Inaugural lectures
Join academic staff from ARU as they discuss their research work through a series of free Inaugural Lectures.
- 22 January - 26 June 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
- Price: Free
Growing-up healthy in an adult-centred world
Join Professor Grace Spencer for her Inaugural Lecture in which she will explore young people's health from a child-centred perspective.
- 26 June 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
- Price: Free
ARU Peterborough Community Day
Discover virtual and immersive events with our free ARUP community day.
- 16 August 2025, 10:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival
Chelmsford Science Festival is back. Find out how you can get involved as an exhibitor or an event sponsor.
- 21 - 28 October 2025, 09:00
- Price: Various
Fun Kids Science Weekly Live!
Explore the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, with Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson.
- 21 October 2025, 17:00 - 18:00
- Price: From £13.50
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 9 students day
For Year 9 students: join us in Writtle to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 22 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 12 students day
For Year 12 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 23 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 10 students day
For Year 10 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 24 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Rainforest Lab Talk
Join BBC presenter Greg Foot as he recounts his visit to the Amazon rainforest. Free talk followed by Q&A session and meet and greet.
- 28 October 2025, 18:30 - 20:30
- Price: Free