ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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Clearing 2025

Sign up for our Clearing Fast-track service for access to a dedicated Clearing phone line, personal support from our Admissions team, and a Get Ready for Uni package.

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Celebrating Pride 2025

This month we're recognising the influence and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, by sponsoring Pride events in our cities of Cambridge and Chelmsford and sharing news and research from across ARU.

Celebrate Pride in Cambridge and Chelmsford Support for LGBTQ+ students
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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

Writtle College students and staff celebrate the Ofsted report

College prepares students for real-world success

Writtle College, part of ARU, is praised by Ofsted for strong curriculum and links with industry

Read about the Ofsted results
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Dinosaurs may hold key to cancer discoveries

Study highlights the importance of preserving fossilised soft tissues.

Read about the study's findings
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Music therapy could help children with rare condition

VIEWPOINT: Batten disease has no cure but music could ease symptoms.

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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 military service to civilian life

At ARU, the Stories in Transition project is exploring the impact of arts, culture and sport in supporting veterans’ transition to civilian life.

Read more about the project
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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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Graduate Showcase 2025

28 April–13 June
Cambridge

See our creative students’ work
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Campus tours

Fridays
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough

Come and explore
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Pride Month

14 and 21 June
Cambridge and Chelmsford

Celebrate Pride
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