ARU in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough

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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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Celebrating Earth Month

We've pledged to put sustainability and environmental awareness at the heart of our teaching, research and University operations.

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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

Highly Commended recipients and winners of the 2025 Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Alumni Awards

ARU celebrates global success of alumni

Outstanding Alumni Awards showcase incredible contributions made by graduates.

Read about our award winners
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ARU to host workshop on sustainable crop production

Two-day event will focus on improving indoor crop yields while cutting resource use.

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Are we really capable of resurrecting extinct animals?

VIEWPOINT: How close must the result be to count as a true return?

Read more from ARU lecturer Timothy Hearn
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Sustainable Futures at ARU

By engaging communities in our research and sharing knowledge with those who can use it to make a difference, we support transformations towards environmentally and socially just societies.

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From vulnerability to resilience

A new research project led by the Global Sustainability Institute at ARU is identifying vulnerabilities in the UK food system, with the aim of preventing shortages.

Read more about the BAFR-UK project

Events

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Campus tours

Fridays
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough

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End-of-Year Showcase

13 May
Peterborough

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Putting AI Back in its Box

14 May
Cambridge and online

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