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Rep Win: library opening hours!

Thanks to the work of our wonderful reps, the library will be trialling staying open for 24 hours in the month of March!

HR Coordinator

We're looking for an HR Coordinator to join our small team - someone who is as comfortable with detail as they are with people, and who cares that everyone, from a first-time student employee to a long-serving member of staff, feels looked after.

Gender Expression Fund Secures Stonewall Award!

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

University Feedback Forum 'You Said, we did' March 25

Here you will find out what was discussed at the University Feedback Forum which was held on the 20th March 2025, with Lucy Jones and Jamie Jones who are the Vice Principals at ARU Peterborough.

Lay Trustee - all campuses

Join Union and be a part of something truly impactful! As a charity, our mission is clear: to represent and support ARU students across our campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, London, Peterborough, and Writtle. We're looking for a Lay Trustee, with expertise in Appointments and Governance, to join our Board of Trustees.

Rate the new Union website

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

Welcome to the new home for the Union

A brief introduction to the shiny new website.

The Leadership Election 2026

Nominations are now open. Apply today

Unity Cup
Unity Cup in large black letters with four sporty students in a line below.

Play, compete, unite.

Pay the Placement

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

Society Elections are Coming

Nominations open on the 18th of March, make sure you are ready. Click to find out more.

ARU student Bryany explains how volunteering has changed her life!

Thinking about doing some volunteering but just need that little push to dive in? Read about Bryany's inspiring experiences with volunteering here

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!)

Customise your Societies Colour

Choose the colour of your societies homepage and card.

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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Let’s Talk Budgeting
two hands stacking three groups of coins

Effective money management is something we're all struggling with

The Union's Gender Expression Fund
Text reading "Gender Expression Fund" above a transgender pride flag

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.