ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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Student funding and scholarships

If you're applying to university, our guide to student funding will tell you all about the financial support you can access - including our own range of scholarships and bursaries.

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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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Chelmsford
Peterborough
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Why ARU

News

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Study finds 90% of drink spiking goes unreported

Research results can support public awareness and greater education for venues.

Learn more about the study
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Why we love a Black Friday bargain

VIEWPOINT: ARU expert looks at how and why our brains react to a good deal.

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Medical student launches national health campaign

Campaign aims to reform health care education and improve the future of the NHS.

Read about 'Rethinking Health'
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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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Cambridge and the Miners' Strike

A research project at ARU documents the experiences of those involved in the Miners' Strike 1984-85 including mining communities, and their supporters in Cambridge.

Discover the project and its archive

Events

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Schools and colleges taster events

Year round
All campuses

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Navigating Consumer Minds

5 December
Cambridge and online

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Campus tours

Fridays
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough

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