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ARU INSIDER

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

VOTING IS NOW OPEN

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

Wed 04 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

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

The Leadership Election 2026

Nominations are now open. Apply today

Wed 14 Jan 2026

Unity Cup

Play, compete, unite.

Mon 12 Jan 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.

Find out more

SOCIETIES

All Union clubs and societies are run by students, for students - and membership is open to all ARU students.

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

Nominations are now open.

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

Learn More
Movie Matinee
10th March 1:30pm - 4pm
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Join the Biomedical Society for a cosy movie matinee with good food and even better company. Unwind after lectures, grab some food and enjoy a film with friends!
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
Quizzes
16th March noon - 26th March 12:15pm
University House Atrium, ARU Peterborough, Peterborough
Charity Event - Sleep out at Peterborough Cathedral
19th March 6:30pm - 20th March 9am
Peterborough cathedral, Peterborough
Looking to support a local charity- here's an event for you.

STUDENT VOICE

As a Course Rep or Committee Rep, you're the voice of your classmates - the link between students and staff. You take what matters to your group, bring it to the table, and help shape the learning experience for everyone. Every idea, every concern, every win… you make sure it's heard, acted on, and celebrated.

Go to Student Voice

YOUR OFFICERS

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

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ASHMIN Shaju

Campus Officer
peterboroughofficer@arunion.co.uk

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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.