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How to feel better about climate change: Neurodiversity & sustainability | Ep 4
A podcast exploring emotions, sustainability and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In this episode recorded for Mental Health Week 2026, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison dives into the emotional side of our climate crisis, with a particular focus in this episode on the experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Joined by interdisciplinary sustainability scholar Dr Philippa Calver, climate communications consultant and ARU alumni Abigail Blake, and applied psychologist and advocate on neurodiversity issues Dr Nic Gibson, they explore how issues of systems complexity and social justice are central to sustainability discussions. Importantly, they ask - how can we support positive action by and for all?
By the end of the episode, you might just discover some surprising reasons to feel more positive. Dive deeper into these conversations on Rosie’s website: www.begreenchange.com (https://www.begreenchange.com)
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zccxwrk-hxg (https://youtu.be/zccxwrk-hxg)
Production: Rosie Robison and Rowan James
Sound recording and editing: Rowan James and Rosie Robison
13 Feb 2026
ARU Reads Reddit: ‘Degrees of Attraction’ | Relationships at University 💘
Valentine’s Day Special
Navigating love and everything in-between at university can feel… complicated.
In this #ValentinesDay episode of #ARUReadsReddit, Ellen is joined by Sharon (Domestic Abuse Education) and Sophie (Domestic Abuse Awareness Ambassador & Sexual Violence Advocate) to dive into real stories and questions about relationships at university.
Together, they unpack what healthy vs. unhealthy relationships look like, how to balance romance and studying, managing competitive partners, and what really happens to uni relationships after graduation.
Expect honest conversations, expert insight, personal experiences—and of course—a look at Reddit’s top comments to see how their advice stacks up.
🧵 Reddit Stories:
01:28: Are long-term relationships possible at uni? Are long term relationships possible in uni? : r/UniUK (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/1iwpdyf/are_long_term_relationships_possible_in_uni/) - (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/1iwpdyf/are_long_term_relationships_possible_in_uni/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/1iwpdyf/are_long_term_relationships_possible_in_uni/))
07:47: Is it normal for my boyfriend to compete with me academically? Is it normal for my boyfriend to compete with me in uni : r/relationship_advice (https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/gv7ptl/is_it_normal_for_my_boyfriend_to_compete_with_me/) - (https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/gv7ptl/is_it_normal_for_my_boyfriend_to_compete_with_me/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/gv7ptl/is_it_normal_for_my_boyfriend_to_compete_with_me/))
26:47: Do uni relationships survive after graduation? uni relationships after graduation? : r/UniUK (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/1jmzvn2/uni_relationships_after_graduation/) - (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/1jmzvn2/uni_relationships_after_graduation/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/1jmzvn2/uni_relationships_after_graduation/)) #ARUInLove Stories: those who met their partners at ARU: https://www.aru.ac.uk/aru-in-love (https://www.aru.ac.uk/aru-in-love)
Alumni Office support: https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni (https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni)
💙 Need support?
If anything discussed today resonates with you, ARU offers:
Sharon, Domestic Abuse Education: https://domesticabuseeducation.co.uk/team-member/sharon-livermore-mbe/ (https://domesticabuseeducation.co.uk/team-member/sharon-livermore-mbe/)
Domestic Abuse Awareness Ambassadors: http://arul.ink/m/DA-and-SV-support (http://arul.ink/m/DA-and-SV-support)
Sexual Violence Advocacy Service: https://www.aru.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing/sexual-violence-support (https://www.aru.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing/sexual-violence-support)
Wellbeing and counselling services: https://www.aru.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing/counselling-and-mental-health-support (https://www.aru.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing/counselling-and-mental-health-support You’re never alone - reach out whenever you n)
You’re never alone - reach out whenever you need to talk.
🎧 Watch, listen & join the conversation
This episode is available in both audio and video. Watch more from the ARU Reads Reddit playlist here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYYDrq64zvBDoiV4BgU2sFH0IaAIb7bjc (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYYDrq64zvBDoiV4BgU2sFH0IaAIb7bjc)
💬 Featuring insights on:
What healthy relationship behaviours look like
Recognising red flags and unhealthy dynamics
Balancing love, friendships, and your academic journey
How relationships can evolve after uni
Real ARU stories - including couples who met at ARU, proposed at graduation, or found their way back to each other years later
How to access support from ARU services
For an accessible version of this episode watch on (https://youtu.be/lDj4sUrS_XM)YouTube: https://youtu.be/qoJQ1ayL41w (https://youtu.be/qoJQ1ayL41w)
Production: Hannah Gladwin
Sound & video: Rowan James
21 Jan 2026
ARU Reads Reddit: Start your New Year right and beat those January blues
We’re back again chatting all things student life and this time we’re taking on winter wellbeing. ❄️
Ellen is joined by El from Team ARU and Alex from the iCentre to talk January Blues, staying active when it’s freezing outside, handling finalyear stress, and finding that sweet balance between uni, exercise and having an actual social life.
If you're starting uni in January, stressing about deadlines, or just trying to get through the darker months without hibernating — we’ve got you.
Jump to the good bits:
00:00: Intro
01:21: Starting uni in winter (and surviving it) https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/17kqi9c/winter_depression/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/17kqi9c/winter_depression/)
18:22: Struggling in your final year? https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/t921ca/are_any_other_final_year_students_really/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comments/t921ca/are_any_other_final_year_students_really/)
25:30: Balancing study, health, work + social life / https://www.reddit.com/r/productivity/comments/zgsdrc/how_to_manage_uni_work_and_socializing_and_gym/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/productivity/comments/zgsdrc/how_to_manage_uni_work_and_socializing_and_gym/)
Resources:
ARU wellbeing support: https://aru.ac.uk/wellbeing (https://aru.ac.uk/wellbeing)
Sport at ARU: https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/student-experience/sport (https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/student-experience/sport)
Mental health resources: https://arul.ink/m/mental-health (https://app.bitly.com/Bg6afs6mOpJ/launchpads/Mp3c9LmtXqk/build)
Chat to a current student: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/chat-to-our-students (https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/chat-to-our-students )
Book your next Open Day: https://aru.ac.uk/openday (https://aru.ac.uk/openday)
For an accessible version of this episode watch on (https://youtu.be/lDj4sUrS_XM)YouTube (https://youtu.be/uv8Nis159Fw (https://youtu.be/uv8Nis159Fw))
Production: Hannah Gladwin
Sound & video: Rowan James
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