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ARU INSIDER

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

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

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

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

The Leadership Election 2026

Nominations are now open. Apply today

Wed 14 Jan 2026

This is your chance to have your voice heard and choose the students who will lead the way on your behalf. Nominations are now open, until Friday 27 Feb

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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 70 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

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.

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GLOBAL WEEK

Join the celebration as we showcase the incredible diversity of the ARU community with music, food, performances, and more

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Earth Week: Natural Dye Making for Tote Bag Leaf Printing
3rd March 2pm - 5pm
Coslett Cafe
Join us for our long awaited natural dye creation session! We will be using dyes made from foraged plant-based materials to use for Tote Bag printing on Wednesday the 4th.
Society & Club Events | Cambridge
Iftar with the Union - Cambridge
4th March 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Eatery
The Union and ARU are teaming up to provide a delicious iftar to those observing Ramadan. This event is free to attend but you must book your space in order to receive a meal.
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Iftar with the Union - Chelmsford
4th March 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Central
The Union and ARU are teaming up to provide a delicious iftar to those observing Ramadan. This event is free to attend but you must book your space in order to receive a meal.
Chelmsford | University Run Events | Union Events | Shown On Native
Commercial Awareness 101
5th March 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Mock Court Room (LAB 119), ARU Cambridge
Cambridge | Society & Club Events
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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.