At ARU we're committed to transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. We saw this in action during 2024-25.
In July 2025, the first cohort of students graduated from ARU Peterborough. The vision behind ARU Peterborough is to drive social mobility and deliver high-level skills tailored to local and regional need.
As one group graduates, another starts its journey at ARU. In September, almost 100 students joined our new BEd degree and began training to become primary school teachers.
We also continue to develop our degree apprenticeships programme. So far, more than 6,400 people have enrolled on flexible work-based courses with ARU, and more than 2,000 have graduated.
In June, Ofsted recognised our commitment to preparing students for real-world success. During the first inspection for Writtle College since it became part of ARU, inspectors highlighted its strong curriculum and industry-relevant teaching.
We were also ranked seventh in the UK for student start-ups, reflecting our support for entrepreneurial university students.
Among recent research highlights, experts at ARU are addressing issues including food resilience, child abuse and protection, online safety, support for people with dementia, and environmental protection.