ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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7th in the UK for graduate start-ups

Thanks to support for student entrepreneurs, new businesses and freelance ventures are creating hundreds of jobs.

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Open Days

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

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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.

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Why ARU

News

Professor Mohammad Naljah, centre, receives an award from Innovate UK

Business partnership wins national innovation award

Partnership supported production of advanced pharmaceutical technologies.

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ARU to expand computer games design courses

New digital media and production space will support students in Cambridge.

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Five lifestyle changes that might help you live longer

Viewpoint: Why it's important to understand your ‘biological age'.

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Research at ARU

With three research themes – exploring sustainability and social justice; health and wellbeing; and equality and inclusion – we're producing real outcomes that impact real people locally, and globally.

Health, Performance and Wellbeing Safe and Inclusive Communities Sustainable Futures
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From local testing to national planning

A first-of-its-kind study has revealed widespread sensory health issues – and opportunities to prevent avoidable sight and hearing loss.

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Free Cambridge eye clinic

Our University Eye Clinic offers free eye tests, a contact lens fitting service and more than 350 frames in our glasses dispensary.

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Events

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Winter Markets

3 and 4 December
Cambridge and Chelmsford

Enjoy festive gifts, food and games
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Graduation ceremonies

December
Cambridge

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Graduate Careers in the Sports Industry

27 November
Cambridge

Join us at Cambridge United FC
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