ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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Student funding and scholarships

If you're applying to university, our guide to student funding will tell you all about the financial support you can access - including our own range of scholarships and bursaries.

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Open Days

Get to know us better. Open Days are the perfect opportunity to come and explore what life is like at ARU.

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Undergraduate degrees

Study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough or Writtle. Apply today.

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College courses

Unlock your potential at Writtle College, with courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners.

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Masters degrees

Study a Masters at ARU and take your career to the next level.

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Research programmes

Join our research community: study a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate.

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Cambridge
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Peterborough
Writtle

Why ARU

News

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First UK-wide survey on sensory loss begins

Project will provide data on vision and hearing loss to the NHS and policymakers.

Learn more about the survey
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VR offers new opportunities for Social Work students

Cutting-edge technology allows students to experience realistic scenarios without risk.

Read about the new innovation in social worker training
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Al could help improve detection of skin cancer

Artificial intelligence model outperformed existing methods of finding suspicious lesions.

Find out more about the AI model
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Research at ARU

With three research themes – exploring sustainability and social justice; health and wellbeing; and rights, equality and inclusion – we're making a positive difference to the societies we live in.

Health, Performance and Wellbeing Safe and Inclusive Communities Sustainable Futures
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Let's Go Fly The Kite

ARU's StoryLab research institute is collaborating with Cambridge residents to tell the story of the culture of the city’s Kite area through a unique citizen heritage project.

Find out how you can share your stories of The Kite

Events

Graduates

Graduation ceremonies

From 11 November
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough

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Schools and colleges taster events

Year round
All campuses

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Nordic Walking

27 November
Writtle

Join an introductory session
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