Safe and Inclusive Communities

Our civic approach to safety, inclusion, empowerment and belonging is integral to our mission.

MP Daniel Zeichner with Trusted Adult Scheme facilitators and participants and an 'ARU in the Community' graffiti artwork by William "Kilo" Pengelly and participants

Through dedicated research, programmes, inclusive policies, proactive policy development, and collaboration with the local and national government, we help ensure that everyone in the communities we serve feels safe, included and empowered.

ARU Safe and Inclusive Communities in the community

MP Daniel Zeichner, ARU's Paul Nelson and Catherine Lee, and a Trusted Adult Scheme participant pose with spray paint cans and a piece of graffiti art
Case study

Supporting young people: ARU's Trusted Adult Scheme

TAS supports young people living in Cambridgeshire by providing activities, opportunities and a safe space for them, bringing ARU and the local community closer together.

Find out more about our Trusted Adult Scheme
Voter Registration Champion graphic
Case study

Boosting student engagement: ARU champions voter registration

ARU works with Citizens UK to become a voter registration champion.

Find out more about voter registration at ARU
SHoKE Diabetes UK celebration in 2023 group photo of students, academics and external partners
Case study

Making an impact across Essex: Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE)

SHoKE is an ARU initiative with a rapidly growing community of 1,000 students and academic staff, who are personally motivated to make a positive difference.

Find out more about SHOKE