ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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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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Chelmsford Science Festival

From DJ mixing to fun family days... enjoy a host of events at the Chelmsford Science Festival, running from 21-28 October.

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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

Catherine Foottit, right, receives the Highly Commended award from Emilee Simmons

Support for student entrepreneurs recognised

Startups supported by ARU's Enterprise Academy create hundreds of jobs.

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ARU students nominated for sustainability award

Green Gown Awards recognise sustainability action in higher education.

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Writtle College students and staff celebrate the Ofsted report

Writtle College welcomes record number of students

Writtle College, part of ARU, also celebrates strong English and Maths GCSE results.

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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 research to cultural change

Through our research, we're working to promote inclusion, wellbeing and retention in the uniformed public services.

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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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Black Health-Matters

16 October
Cambridge

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Ros Atkins, BBC News’ Analysis Editor

Ros Atkins on Journalism, Truth and Global Affairs in the Age of AI

23 October
Chelmsford

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Graduation ceremonies

November-December
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough

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