ARU INSIDER

Keep up to date with the latest news from your Officers, Team Cambridge and ARU.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Meet your 2026-27 Officer Team.

Thu 12 Mar 2026

Pay the Placement

Student nurses deliver frontline care - all while still covering tuition fees. We're fighting to get pay for placements.

Wed 25 Feb 2026

Gender Expression Fund Secures Stonewall Award!

The Union's Gender Expression Fund has made a big contribution to ARU's Stonewall 'Champion' award!

Wed 11 Feb 2026

Rate the new Union website

Let us know what you think of the new Union website with this quick 20 second form.

Fri 06 Feb 2026

Welcome to the new home for the Union

A brief introduction to the shiny new website.

Thu 15 Jan 2026

Thanks to the 4709 who voted for helping to shape your university experience. Meet your 2026-27 Officer team below.

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LEADERSHIP ELECTIONS 2026

UNION ADVICE

We are committed to giving you the highest level of confidential, independent advice and representation. We are separate from the university and offer non-judgemental support to help you decide, not deciding for you.

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SOCIETIES

All Union clubs and societies are run by students, for students - and membership is open to all ARU students. With over 80 societies there is something for everyone.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Find the latest events run by your Union, ARU and your societies. Why not give one a try, who knows, maybe you'll meet your next friend for life at one.

THE UNITY CUP

Play, Compete, Unite.

Gather your team and take part together or sign up as an individual and make amazing new friends.

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2026 LEADERSHIP ELECTIONS

The Leadership Election is your chance to have your voice heard and choose the students who will lead the way on your behalf.

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Peer Mentors Online wellbeing workshop: Mindfulness: Calming the inner critic
13th March 1pm - 1:30pm
Online
Free online wellbeing workshop: Mindfulness: Calming the inner critic Friday March 13, 13:00 –13.30 Does life seem to pass you by as you act on autopilot or repeat unhelpful habits? Is your mind often far away or lost in the past and future?
Online (All Campuses)
Learn Japanese Japanese Movie Night
13th March 5:30pm - 9pm
Cambridge
🎌 Learn Japanese Society Presents: Japanese Movie Night – We Made a Beautiful Bouquet (2021) 🎬
Cambridge
Christ Followers Committee Light Has Come Conference
14th March 5pm - 10pm
LAB026, ARU
The Light Has Come Conference is inspired by Isaiah 60:1 — “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” It will be a powerful time of gathering in the presence of the Lord, with guest ministers.
Cambridge | Society & Club Events
Peer Mentors Cambridge Wellbeing Hangouts
16th March 4pm - 7pm
Cambridge
Join your Peer wellbeing Mentors for an evening of fun. Mondays 16:00 - 19:00 Helmore Building: Room Hel 342 Looking after your personal wellbeing is very important. It’s important to stay connected with the ARU community and other students
Cambridge

THE UNION SHOP

The SU shop is designed to bring you everything you need for your university journey! Check out latest products and deals, with both Click 'n' Collect and delivery options available.

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YOUR OFFICERS

We exist to represent you, connect you, support you, and stand up for you.

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Rohan Rajesh

President
president@arunion.co.uk

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Jeena Thomas

Education Officer
education@arunion.co.uk

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Ramees Nazar

Activities and Opportunities Officer
activities@arunion.co.uk

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Gawdham Melath

International and PGR Officer
international@arunion.co.uk

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Roshan Lal

Welfare and Liberation Officer
welfare@arunion.co.uk

EXPLORE YOUR UNION

Find out where you can get advice, get info about our elections, or becoming an academic rep. Maybe you've got a great idea for something? You can submit it on the page below and we'll take a look.