Inaugural lectures
Join academic staff from ARU as they discuss their research work through a series of free Inaugural Lectures.
- 22 January - 26 June 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
- Price: Free
Next Level Network business elevation session - Chelmsford
Great at what you do, but no one taught you how to run a business? Join Andy Sleet of FreedomBC at Arise Chelmsford for a one-day intensive workshop to help you revitalise your organisation.
- 23 June 2025, 09:00 - 16:00
- Price: £500
Nordic Walks
Are you searching for a fun, low-impact workout? Join us at ARU in Writtle for guided Nordic Walks, led by a British Nordic Walking representative.
- 25 June 2025, 09:45 - 11:00
- Price: £5 per session
How to find the soul of a sailor: AI art and memory
Visual artist Kasia Molga will discuss her deeply personal and innovative project that fuses the past, present, and future through the lens of artificial intelligence and memory.
- 25 June 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
AI Collaborations Series II events
Reflections on the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education, supported by ARU's Centre for Innovation in Higher Education.
- 25 June 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Growing-up healthy in an adult-centred world
Join Professor Grace Spencer for her Inaugural Lecture in which she will explore young people's health from a child-centred perspective.
- 26 June 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
- Price: Free
ARU Peterborough Community Day
Discover virtual and immersive events with our free ARUP community day.
- 16 August 2025, 10:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival
Chelmsford Science Festival is back. Find out how you can get involved as an exhibitor or an event sponsor.
- 21 - 28 October 2025, 09:00
- Price: Various
Fun Kids Science Weekly Live!
Explore the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, with Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson.
- 21 October 2025, 17:00 - 18:00
- Price: From £13.50
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 9 students day
For Year 9 students: join us in Writtle to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 22 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free