Schools and colleges
Four students sat talking in the grounds of Writtle campus

What we offer Year 12 and 13 (post-16) pupils

Information and events about higher education that we run for post-16 year olds.

Talks and events

Talks and sessions to prepare for university or apprenticeships Talks and activities that we can offer on our campuses or at your school.
Subject taster days for schools and colleges Explore specific subjects in-depth with hands-on activities. These taster days can be booked by teachers for their individual pupils or school groups.
Events for schools and colleges Events run for you or your pupils by the Schools and Colleges team.
Bring learning to life with ARU student ambassadors Tutoring, tasters and presentations by our students that you can book for your pupils.
Bring a university experience to your classroom Host academic sessions with ARU specialists.
Summer schools (Amplify Your Summer) Free residential immersive subject experiences.
Health and Care Summer Expo - July 2026 Workshops, lectures and tasters for health-based careers, for Years 10 and 12.
Chelmsford Science Festival - October 2026 Events across science, technology, engineering, health, the environment and the arts.
UCAS events Find events run by UCAS.
Neurodiversity Day - April 2027 Visit us with a calm and friendly environment.

Information and support

Support for Care Leavers Book sessions with our Care Leaver Outreach Officer, book our Level 3 learner day, and arrange bespoke campus visits.
Support for Service children A toolkit and events to help address the barriers that Service children face.
How to apply for a degree course
Three students practising CPR on a manikin

Subject taster days

Bring your school to an immersive university taster day at one of our campuses. Designed to inform and excite pupils with interactive activities, our taster days illuminate career paths and foster a passion for higher education. Book yours today!

About subject taster days