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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month

We're proud to celebrate LGBT+ History Month, and 50 years of advocacy for inclusion in education. Read about the latest news, research and events 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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News

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ARU partners with 1,000 apprenticeship employers

Degree apprentices study subjects from policing and nursing, to engineering and data science.

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Research project aims to save UK from food shortages

ARU leads work to identify vulnerabilities in the UK’s food system.

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New project preserves Cornish language and heritage

Cornish speakers will work with ARU to create immersive experiences and stories.

Find out more about the REVIVE project
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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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From science... to romance

What is love? At ARU, Prof Viren Swami explores how our understanding of love has changed across human history, and how science has attempted to explain what love is – and isn't.

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Events

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Civic responsibility & engagement with the LGBTQ+ community

27 February
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Undergraduate Open Day

7 June
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Postgraduate Open Evening

19 March
All campuses

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