Schools and colleges events

As well as the events listed below which are specially designed for school and college students (and staff), we organise a number of ARU Open Days across the year, and attend UCAS fairs.

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More details and booking for ARU Writing & Talking Saturday Club

ARU Writing & Talking Saturday Club

For: Year 9 and 10 students. Develop your ideas and skills at our Saturday Club in Chelmsford. Explore activities including writing and performing poetry, short-fiction, blogging, zine-making, podcasting and illustration.

  • 27 September 2025 - 28 March 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
  • Price:  Free
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More details and booking for CSES at Anglia Ruskin University

CSES at Anglia Ruskin University

For: Year 10 and 11 students. Take part in our Science & Engineering Saturday Club. Use state-of-the-art equipment and the SuperLab facilities at ARU in Chelmsford, as well as visiting local STEM organisations.

  • 24 January - 27 June 2026, 10:00 - 12:30
  • Price:  Free
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More details and booking for National Apprenticeship Week Conference (Cambridge)

National Apprenticeship Week Conference (Cambridge)

Join us in Cambridge to learn more about degree apprenticeships offered by ARU. Free event for Year 12-13 students.

  • 2 February 2026, 09:30 - 15:00
  • Price:  Free
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More details and booking for Neurodiversity Week Campus Visits: ARU Cambridge

Neurodiversity Week Campus Visits: ARU Cambridge

ARU would like to offer Year 10-13 students the opportunity to visit our inclusive and supportive Cambridge campus.

  • 16 - 23 March 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
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More details and booking for Neurodiversity Week Campus Visits: ARU Peterborough

Neurodiversity Week Campus Visits: ARU Peterborough

ARU would like to offer Year 10-13 students the opportunity to visit our inclusive and supportive Peterborough campus.

  • 17 - 24 March 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
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More details and booking for Neurodiversity Week Campus Visits: ARU Chelmsford

Neurodiversity Week Campus Visits: ARU Chelmsford

ARU would like to offer Year 10-13 students the opportunity to visit our inclusive and supportive Chelmsford campus.

  • 18 - 25 March 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
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More details and booking for Creative Forces Day - Cambridge

Creative Forces Day - Cambridge

Book your place at our special event for Service children in years 7-11. Take part in a day of interactive activities and find out more about opportunities in higher education.

  • 14 April 2026, 10:00 - 14:15
  • Price:  Free
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More details and booking for Creative Forces Day - Peterborough

Creative Forces Day - Peterborough

Book your place at our special event for Service children in years 7-11. Take part in a day of interactive activities and find out more about opportunities in higher education.

  • 21 April 2026, 10:00 - 14:15
  • Price:  Free
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More details and booking for Creative Forces Day - Chelmsford

Creative Forces Day - Chelmsford

Book your place at our special event for Service children in years 7-11. Take part in a day of interactive activities and find out more about opportunities in higher education.

  • 29 April 2026, 10:00 - 14:15
  • Price:  Free
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More details and booking for Cisco Girls in IT

Cisco Girls in IT

We would love to invite you and your students to our Cisco’s 2026 Girls in IT event on Wednesday 13 May, at our Cambridge campus, as part of the ongoing partnership between Anglia Ruskin University and Cisco.

  • 13 May 2026, 09:00 - 14:30
  • Price:  Free
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