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Why ARU

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One of the 20% of universities in the country awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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We're proud to be shortlisted for the University of the Year accolade at the Times Higher Education 2023 awards.
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ARU is home to world-class facilities, the result of sustained investment in our campuses and learning spaces.
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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.
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We're incorporating sustainability and environmental awareness into every aspect of University life.

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ARU wins national sustainability award

Green Gown award recognises modules where students tackle societal concerns.

Read about our Ruskin Modules

Education provided by ARU is Gold standard

ARU is rated Gold in the national Teaching Excellence Framework.

See why we're rated Gold

Study leads to Down syndrome breakthrough

Research shows positive effect of light exercise on the cognitive health of adults.

Find out more about the Mindsets study

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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

Body image across the globe

Discover how living in the countryside can have powerful effects on your body image, wherever you are in the world.

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Sustainability: how to change the things we can

6 December
Cambridge and online

Attend Prof Rosie Robison's inaugural lecture

Automation and its impact on the labour market

17 January 2024
Cambridge and online

Attend Prof Sir Christopher Pissarides' talk

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