Our civic approach to safety, inclusion, empowerment and belonging is integral to our mission.
Through dedicated research, programmes, inclusive policies, proactive policy development, and collaboration with the local and national government, we help ensure that everyone in the communities we serve feels safe, included and empowered.
ARU's Dr Imranali Pajwani has helped break down barriers to justice for asylum seekers and collaborated with a Chelmsford hospice to develop a model of spiritual care.
Find out more about Dr Panjwani's work
We promote higher education opportunities, facilitate networks, and actively engage with local Service units, reservist units and cadet organisations.
Find out more about our work with the Armed Forces community
TAS supports young people living in Cambridgeshire by providing activities, opportunities and a safe space for them, bringing ARU and the local community closer together.
Find out more about our Trusted Adult Scheme
ARU works with Citizens UK to become a voter registration champion.
Find out more about voter registration at ARU
SHoKE is an ARU initiative with a rapidly growing community of 1,000 students and academic staff, who are personally motivated to make a positive difference.
Find out more about SHOKE