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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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News

Highly Commended recipients and winners of the 2025 Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Alumni Awards

ARU celebrates global success of alumni

Outstanding Alumni Awards showcase incredible contributions made by graduates.

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ARU to host workshop on sustainable crop production

Two-day event will focus on improving indoor crop yields while cutting resource use.

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Are we really capable of resurrecting extinct animals?

VIEWPOINT: How close must the result be to count as a true return?

Read more from ARU lecturer Timothy Hearn
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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 vulnerability to resilience

A new research project led by the Global Sustainability Institute at ARU is identifying vulnerabilities in the UK food system, with the aim of preventing shortages.

Read more about the BAFR-UK project

Events

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Campus tours

Fridays
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough

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End-of-Year Showcase

13 May
Peterborough

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Putting AI Back in its Box

14 May
Cambridge and online

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