ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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.

Come to an Open Day
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University of the Year

We're proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The award recognises our success in delivering high-impact initiatives across our campuses.

THE University of the Year award
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Undergraduate degrees

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

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College courses

Unlock your potential at Writtle College, with courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners.

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Masters degrees

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

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Research programmes

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

Explore research opportunities

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Cambridge
Chelmsford
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Why ARU

News

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ARU Professor receives sustainability honour

Award recognises Saul Humphrey's work in sustainable construction.

Read more about Prof Humphrey's work
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Green innovation centre for Peterborough

Plans shared for new institute for sustainable energy.

Find out more about the Centre
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ARU's gender equality work is celebrated

Athena Swan Silver Award recognises progress in advancing gender equality.

See how we're addressing gender equality
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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
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Sustainable Futures

Sustainability matters. At ARU, our researchers work with regional, national, and international stakeholders to support transformations towards environmentally and socially just societies.

Read more about sustainability research Explore all research at ARU

Events

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Graduate Showcase 2024

23 May - 8 June 2024
Cambridge

See art & design work and live performances by our graduating creative students
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School and college experience days

19 and 26 June
Cambridge and Chelmsford

Join our free events
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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.

Find out more about working here
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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