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Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

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Open Days

Get to know us better. Undergraduate and postgraduate Open Days are the perfect opportunity to come and explore what life is like at ARU.

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Celebrating our graduates' achievements

Our annual Outstanding Alumni Awards marked the success of graduates who have achieved excellence in their fields or made a significant contribution to society.

Read about this year's winners

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Study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough or Writtle. Apply today.

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Study a Masters at ARU and take your career to the next level.

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Join our research community: study a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate.

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Why ARU

University of the Year 2023
We're proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
Gold standard teaching
One of the 20% of universities in the country awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Award-winning facilities
ARU is home to world-class facilities, the result of sustained investment in our campuses and learning spaces.
Career support from day one
All our students can access dedicated employability support, while they're here and after they graduate.
World-leading research
We're recipients of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for outstanding research work that delivers real public benefit.
A sustainable university
We're incorporating sustainability and environmental awareness into every aspect of University life.

News

ARU's gender equality work is celebrated

Athena Swan Silver Award recognises progress in advancing gender equality.

See how we're addressing gender equality

Professor Saul Humphrey receiving the Sustainability Award at the Chartered Institute of Building 2024 awards award from June Sarpong

ARU Professor receives sustainability honour

Award recognises Saul Humphrey's work in sustainable construction.

Project explores benefits of social prescribing

Cultural activities could help improve people's health and wellbeing.

Research at ARU

With three research themes – exploring sustainability and social justice; health and wellbeing; and rights, equality and inclusion – we're making a positive difference to the societies we live in.

Health, Performance and Wellbeing Safe and Inclusive Communities Sustainable Futures

Unlocking the secrets of the Antarctic

ARU StoryLab and UK Antarctic Heritage Trust bring the unique heritage of the Antarctic to life with immersive virtual reality experience.

Events

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Altered exhibition

19-28 April
Cambridge

See work by our MA Fine Art students

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School and college experience days

19 and 26 June
Cambridge and Chelmsford

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Amplify Your Summer

July
Cambridge and Chelmsford

Explore our free Year 12 summer experience programmes

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Working at ARU

We welcome talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment in which to work and we're proud to offer an extensive range of employee benefits.

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Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to hold an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, and are applying for a Gold Award.

Our Armed Forces Covenant