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ARU INSIDER

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

Temporary Administrative Assistant role at Writtle

We've got a great opportunity to join the Writtle team as a temporary Office Administrative Assistant. This is a student staff r

Fri 06 Mar 2026

VOTING IS NOW OPEN

Voting for the Leadership Election is now open. Closes on Wednesday 11

Wed 04 Mar 2026

Rep Win: Extended library opening hours for parts of the library

Thanks to the work of our wonderful reps, the library will be trialling a study space that will be staying open for 24 hours in

Mon 02 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

This is your chance to have your voice heard and choose the students who will lead the way on your behalf. Voting is now open until Wednesday 11

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

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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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Motion writing workshop
9th December 4pm - 9th December 6pm
MAB007
Motion writing workshop on how to write a medical political speech and argument.
Chelmsford | Society & Club Events
Events Week
9th March 6pm - 12th March 6pm
MAB 103
✨ EVENTS WEEK IS HERE ✨ Join ARU Christian Union for a week of big questions and honest conversations exploring the Christian faith in a welcoming space. Talks each evening + FREE DINNER every night 🍕 Bring friends, bring questions, come hungry!
Chelmsford | Featured | Society & Club Events
Weekly Monday Meeting
9th March 6pm - 8pm
MAB 103
Our weekly meetings are open to both students who want to know more about Christianity and those who are already a Christian.
Chelmsford | Featured | Society & Club Events
Guest Seminar – How Location Data Shapes Business Decisions
11th March 3pm - 4pm
Cambridge
You are invited to join an online seminar on 11 March from 3–4pm featuring industry expert Joe Francica
Chelmsford | Cambridge | University Run Events | Peterborough | Online (All Campuses) | Writtle | Featured | London | Society & Club Events | Union Events | Shown On Native

THE UNION SHOP

All Union clubs and societies are run by students, for students - and membership is open to all ARU students. With over 70 societies there is something for everyone.

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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.