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You’ll find a number of active reps from ARU here to help answer your questions. Here’s a quick guide to who’s who:

@ARUStudents
These are our student reps. They come from a variety of courses and backgrounds and are here to give you an honest view of what life’s really like at ARU.

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When our students are away you may hear from us – the friendly face of ARU.

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Our customer service team are here to help you with any course specific questions such as availability, entry requirements or application queries.

If you have any questions about studying at ARU, or university in general, don’t hesitate to ask!

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Facilities and Support

At ARU, you’ll have access to multi-million pound facilities, enhancing your industry experience in ways that on-the-job learning often can’t provide. Our diverse range of courses means we have facilities to match all kinds of ambitions.

Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (AHESS):

  • TV Studio and editing suites with professional loan facilities
  • Mumford Theatre – University theatre where work is developed by students and hosts professional seasons of theatre, music and dance.
  • Ruskin Gallery – Unique exhibition space that hosts students’ work and exhibitions.

Science and Engineering (FSE):

  • University Eye Clinic– Students studying Optometry can gain essential clinical experience and provide optical care to the local community in the on-campus University Eye Clinic.
  • Science Centre – The Centre is home to a range of specialist labs (like psychology labs that include EEG, perception, social behaviour and neuroscience labs) and teaching spaces, alongside a 300-seat lecture theatre, a 200-station biosciences laboratory and a range of psychology labs.
  • Specialist engineering workshops, electronics and microelectronics labs, a concrete lab, industry-standard software, and 3D printing facilities.

Business and Law (FBL):

  • Law Clinic – Law students gain invaluable experience by working on real-life cases under the supervision of qualified solicitors.
  • Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab – Students can use the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab to trade and invest virtual money with real-life data.
  • Mock Law Courts where students practice the skills from the classroom

Health, Medicine and Social Work (HeMS):

  • Essex’s first School of Medicine complete with specialist simulation rooms, skill labs, mock hospital wards and the ARU Anatomy Centre.
  • SuperLabs – Home to 83 student workstations and four lecturer workstations, demonstrations can be beamed direct to the student’s workstation and students have plenty of space to work on their own experiments.

 

ARU’s libraries are also packed full of the equipment and resources that students need. This includes borrowing, returning and reserving books, photocopying, printing, an online collection of e-journals, e-books and databases (which are available 24/7), and a team of friendly and expert ARU library staff who are always on hand to offer guidance and support.

 

ARU is committed to providing a high standard of student services to help all students realise their potential academically and personally. The university has a variety of specialist teams to offer year-round support, both on-campus and online, including:

  • Free and fully confidential Counselling Service and Wellbeing Service
  • Money Advice Service team who offer impartial advice about all aspects of student finance and how to manage your money
  • Disability and Dyslexia Support team who provide specialised services for students with physical disabilities, mental health issues, ongoing medical conditions and learning difficulties such as dyslexia
  • Study Skills Plus Scheme who help students develop research, exam and time management skills and is available as group workshops or booked as one-to-one sessions.
  • Access to SilverCloud – An online program to help manage stress, anxiety and depression
  • Dedicated Personal Development Tutor for one-to-one support throughout duration of studies
  • SafeZone app allows students to access emergency assistance from security staff day or night when on campus or in university accommodation.
  • Anglia Ruskin Students’ Union (ARSU) - A student-run organisation who are active across all three campuses. They run online and in-person events providing something to suit all tastes as well as volunteering opportunities and being responsible for overseeing the range of clubs and societies

Open Days

You’ve done your research and have read dozens of guides and reviews. You've got plenty of options that look good online, but now it’s about finding the place that feels right.

Our Open Days are the only way to truly decide if ARU is the university for you. Come and explore our facilities, experience the campus buzz and meet the students and teachers who make our community special.

Reserve your place at our next Open Day in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough.

 

Upcoming open days
    • Saturday 23rd March 2024
    • ARU Peterborough Undergraduate Open Day.
    • Undergraduate
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    • Saturday 8th June 2024
    • Undergraduate Open Day - All courses available.
    • Undergraduate
    • find out more

University of the Year 2023

University of the Year 2023

ARU is proud to be the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year 2023!

This fantastic award serves as a testament to the dedication to exceptional academics, transformative research, and making a significant impact in the region and communities where we live, work, and study. But that's not all – it's also a shout out to the amazing work of the students and graduates who are making a meaningful impact in society.

Some other recent successes include:

Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

ARU received a Gold award for the quality of our education in a UK-wide review of university teaching standards.

The course content and delivery is rated as outstanding with the review citing ‘innovative and highly effective course design and content that inspires students to actively engage and commit to their learning’.

1st in the UK and 20th in the world for Health and Wellbeing

ARU ranked 1st in the UK and 20th in the world for Health and Wellbeing in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings,

The rankings measure universities’ progress against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health & Wellbeing, highlighting the real-world impact that institutions have on the communities they serve.

The Queen's Anniversary Prize

ARU received The Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2021 for its world-leading music therapy work – and in particular its research with people living with dementia, and their families.

The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that shows the highest levels of quality and innovation and delivers significant public benefit. The Prizes are the highest national honour awarded in UK higher and further education, and are granted by every two years.

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Contact Us

UK Phone Number: 01245 493131

Overseas Phone Number: +44 1245 49313

Main campuses

Cambridge
East Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 1PT

Chelmsford
Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1SQ

Peterborough
University House
Bishops Road
Peterborough
PE1 5BW

Health and social care campuses

Cambridge
Young Street
Cambridge
CB1 2LZ

FAQs

Where can I find more information about student accommodation?

Whether you’re interested in staying on-campus, in our student village or in student housing, we’re committed to finding you a home that is friendly, comfortable and safe.

We understand you may have a lot of questions, that’s why we’ve put a list together of the questions we’re most often asked. If you still need support, you can contact the residential services team, who are always happy to help

How do you help students to make friends at ARU?

Kickstarting your university experience, ARU offer a moderated, closed Facebook group specifically for applicants starting in the next academic year. Once you’ve applied, you can head there to talk to other students, find others on the same course and find helpful information about starting university.

In the final weeks before you join your first year of ARU you will be contacted by your Welcome Buddy. These are automatically assigned to you and are there to become a friendly face before you arrive.

Finally, our Students' Union, are dedicated to making sure your voice gets heard, helping you get the most out of your degree all while having an amazing time. They provide you lots of opportunities to have fun, make friends and get experience outside of the classroom. You might be interested in attending some of our fantastic social events, volunteering or working for us.

What bursaries & scholarships do you offer?

Undertaking a degree course is a big commitment in many ways - including financially. That’s why we have developed a range of scholarships and bursaries to make this easier for some of our most talented students. View our full range of bursaries & scholarships.

What help & support is on offer to students struggling with physical or mental health?

Your health and wellbeing are very important to us. We want you to have a happy, successful time here at ARU. No matter what your question or issue is there is always someone who will be able to support you.

If you’re going through something difficult, or just not feeling quite right, come and talk to us. You’re not alone. If you have any questions about available support, view our health and wellbeing page or contact student services via [email protected].