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Magda Michalik is just one of our student entrepreneurs. Having joined the Freelancer Fast-Start Programme at ARU, within three months of graduation she launched a thriving business venture.

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Why ARU

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University of the Year 2023
We were proud to be named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
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ARU is home to world-class facilities, the result of sustained investment in our campuses and learning spaces.
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Employability support from the moment you start at ARU, continuing after graduation with lifelong access to professional career services.
World-leading research
We're recipients of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for outstanding research work that delivers real public benefit.
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We're incorporating sustainability and environmental awareness into every aspect of University life.

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ARU to host workshop on sustainable crop production

Two-day event will focus on improving indoor crop yields while cutting resource use.

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Birds exhibit ‘road rage’ due to noise

New study finds that aggressive behaviour is linked to proximity to traffic.

Music therapy expert has key role in dementia initiative

Dr Ming Hung Hsu will develop technology to help people enjoy art, sport and culture.

Research at ARU

With three research themes – exploring sustainability and social justice; health and wellbeing; and equality and inclusion – we're producing real outcomes that impact real people locally, and globally.

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From vulnerability to resilience

A new research project led by the Global Sustainability Institute at ARU is identifying vulnerabilities in the UK food system, with the aim of preventing shortages.

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Cambridge Festival

19 March-4 April
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I Guess I'm Doing Fine: Neurodiversity, Race and Education

2 April
Chelmsford

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11-13 April
Writtle

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