Blending our rich creative roots with the latest tech, we connect ideas, people and opportunities in Cambridge and beyond. We champion experimentation, bold thinking and collaboration, giving the next generation of makers and creators the spaces, skills and connections to turn ideas into experiences that entertain, educate, inspire and make real world difference.
From fonts to fashion, communal spaces to children's books, our students consistently produce work that receives industry recognition and success in competitions.
Welcome to the next generation of artists, storytellers, policy-shapers and change-makers.
See work by our graduating students. Discover the inspirations and career journeys of our students, alumni, and staff. Access upcoming events on our Culture Calendar. Explore our favourite Cambridge places and campus facilities.
Every year, our final year undergraduates celebrate their work by showing it to industry reps and the general public at a series of exhibitions and live performances. We also hold annual exhibitions for our graduating MA Fine Art and MA Children's Book Illustration students.
A vibrant and supportive community of students, practitioners and academic researchers, we engage with contemporary art and design practice, exploring theoretical, philosophical, political and social themes.
Teaching across ARU was rated 'Gold' in the 2023 Teaching Excellent Framework (TEF).
We were proud to be named the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The award reflected ARU's success in delivering high-impact projects across our campuses.
