Hello and welcome to Freshers’ 2020!

Brought to you by ARU Students’ Union.

Societies:

Cambridge Societies on Campus today in the Ruskin Coutyard.

Chelmsford Societies on Campus today:

But what is a Students’ Union?

You become a member of ARU Students’ Union as soon as you enrol at Anglia Ruskin University; it’s automatic and it’s your right as a student. Because we're independent from the University you get to decide how we’re run and what we do. You get to decide this by voting in our elections, getting your voice heard through Student Members Meetings or participating in campaigns.

Our core function is representation, which means we dedicate almost all of our resources to making sure your voice gets heard in the University, that your rights as a student are upheld and you get the most out of your degree. Aside from becoming a rep and fighting to create real change both within the University and the wider world we also help you run and engage with societies, on campus and online events and activities, become a volunteer or even run a campaign on campus supporting a cause of your choice.

You’re in for the best years of your life and ARU Students' Union will be right by your side for the whole journey.

What's On:

Today is the first day of Freshers’ Week, so where should you start? We have geared up a whole host of on campus, and online activities and events for you to take part in!

If you are not on your Campus today why not check out these amazing digital activities and events:

Activity: building confidence as a new student, you can do this activity in your own time whenever you fancy, we love a good quiz.

(Click the tent to join this activity)

Events: speaking of Quizzes! We are running an epic quiz to welcome you to campus today at 6pm.

Join online: click here

Or book a space on campus with your housemates!

Cambridge: click here

Chelmsford: click here

If you are on Chelmsford Campus today, be sure to come check out 92 your Students’ Union venue in the Tindal Building. You can’t miss it, we are the most vibrant place to be on campus: click here to check out 92.

While we love shouting about our events, this week will also be busy on campus and online with the societies that are supported by us, and we love them too! Societies really are the place you can make life-long friends, get nerdy and share your passions, or chill out and socialise learning more about the amazing new and returning students here at ARU. Check back here soon for an updated list on which societies are on your campus today! In the meantime, lets end this on a high – check out this beautiful video that really shows you how it feels to be part of a society. Maybe one day you will even start your own!

Still looking for more to check out on your first day as a student with us at ARU!? Be sure to check out the amazing deals available with Totum Discount! If you download the Totum App you will also gain access to all your SU societies and events in one place. Find out more here.

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