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Think Twice #NoCheatZone

Feeling unprepared for your assessment? Left revision to the last minute? Don’t be tempted to take shortcuts to success.

Exam coming up? Know where to go and what to do!
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Check your exam location, date and time early well in advance.

Exam gone wrong? What now!
Student Studying

Something gone wrong during the exam? Take these early steps to address this.

Missed the deadline? Don’t Panic. Act Now!
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If something unexpected comes up that affects your ability to submit your work on time or to the standard you’d like, you can submit late or request a short extension.

What's an exceptional circumstances claim?
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Learn what it is and how to make one.

Just double-check it! Avoiding errors!
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Avoiding Common Errors!

Getting ahead of your deadlines!
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Worried about meeting your upcoming deadline? Know the options available to you.

Submitting Soon? Give It One Last Look!
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Submitting work – check the basics and do it today!

ARU contact list

ARU CONTACT LIST LENT 2021

Visual Stories: Letters to our Younger Selves

Check out this inspiring collaboration between ARQlab and Cambridge School of Art, (the sports students and the illustration students!)

Student with Disabilities Lead - Peterborough

You’ll play a key role in representing students with disabilities, promoting accessibility and inclusion, and helping create a campus community where every student feels supported, valued, and heard.

Social Media Student Lead - Peterborough

You’ll be at the centre of promoting student life online — creating engaging content, boosting event participation, sharing student stories, and helping students stay connected and informed.

LGBTQ+ Student Lead - Peterborough

You’ll help organise exciting events, lead awareness campaigns, celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and culture, and work to create a more inclusive and supportive student community for everyone.

Black Student Lead - Peterborough

You’ll help organise exciting events, lead campaigns, celebrate Black culture and history, and work to create a more inclusive and supportive student experience for everyone.

Education Student Lead - Peterborough

You’ll work closely with students, staff, and university teams to gather feedback, influence change, resolve issues, support student wellbeing and help create a better learning experience for everyone.

Commuter Student Lead - Peterborough

You’ll work alongside students, staff, and external partners to bring ideas to life, lead campaigns, organise activities, and ensure commuter students feel represented and connected.

Bring Back the £1 Meal!

In an ongoing cost of living crisis, now more than ever students need affordable, healthy, hot meals - sign the petition and get involved in the fight for fair food!

Student Discounts

Enjoy the local business student discount by showing your ARU student ID!

Welcome to The Shy People

Welcome to the shy people!

It begins
Level Up! Gaming Society

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Retiring Old Emails

New Union emails to replace our old ones

You Said We Did - University Feedback Forum March 2026

On 16th March we had our University Feedback Forum. We received a variety of feedback from students for Jamie Jones and Lucy Jones. See the answers below...

Gender Expression Fund Secures Stonewall Award!

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

Welcome to the new home for the Union

A brief introduction to the shiny new website.

The Union's Gender Expression Fund
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The Union recognises the potential financial burden that can be faced by students undergoing any level of gender identity transition. To ensure students can live as their most authentic self, regardless of their economic background, we have created this fund to allow students of any means to buy items that most match their identity.

HEMS Placement Travel Guide
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With the ongoing Cost of Living crisis, I want to make sure no one is missing out on how to save money when travelling to placements. Make sure you're getting the most out of travel near you!

Student Renter's Guide Re-Release

The Student Renter's Guide was first written in 2018 by a student for students, to help avoid the potential pitfalls of private renting and give helpful hints and tips. Since then a lot has changed in renting legislation, so we've updated our guide with all the current rules; laws and guidance.