Your VP Matt Hayes wants to expand access to FSE spaces across ARU!
26 candidates but only one winner...
Check out our programme of weekly online activities designed to help us (virtually) socialise and keep connected during lockdown.
A society news article: Global Week (2020) ft. Indian Society #ARUGlobalWeek
"To support one another gives a bigger meaning to life"
"I really enjoy bringing people with a common interest together and seeing people make new friends"
Take a look at last year's winners
We are monitoring the unfolding situation of the Coronavirus carefully and are adhering to Public Health England guidance. It’s important to remember the risk to the UK population is currently low. We are aware that students may be worried or have concerns about a whole range of issues related to the virus. If you have a query or concerns then please take a look at our page.
"I honestly think I have got far more out of volunteering than I have ever put in."
Nominations are now closed!
Take our quiz to find the right one for you.
Welcome to your Students' Union
Our president and Vice Presidents set the direction of the SU, making sure we are truly student led. They are the face of the SU and the voice of students in everything we do. So who did you elect for 2020/21?
"Helping others gives me a sense of purpose, accomplishment and joy"
Discover all the benefits to starting your volunteering journey through ARU Students' Union Volunteer Centre.
I'm kidding it's not all bad! Here's how to make it work for you.
Do you want to help the national effort and support our NHS at its time of need? If you are over 18, fit, well and have no symptoms, consider helping your local community and sign up to be an NHS Volunteer Responder
The EU Settlement Scheme is important to all students from the EU, one of our elected officers Mary Copsey explains why you need to apply.
Logging hours and skills can provide you with a range of benefits. Find out how logging your volunteering activity can help you.
Buy your NUS Extra card now to save money at uni.
Who has been elected as your Part-time student leaders for 2020/21
As your Students’ Union Adviser, I’ve put together my top tips for you – want to talk anything through or simply have somebody to sit and listen, please don’t hesitate to book an appointment with me.
If you don't want to do anything, at least do these 5 things.
"Success means different thing for different people, for some it might be accolade, some it might be finance, achieving a state of wealth. But whatever success mean to you, take note of this things am about to share with you."
Education has no age. Here's my tips and advice to all you 'mature' students.
Are you a new student joining us at ARU London? Find out what your Students' Union can do for you during your new journey.
Supercharge your skill logging and reflections - learn how this can improve your self-awareness and 'recruitability'.
"There has been a lot of momentum on campus this semester, particularly in response to the union launching the Access To Learning campaign."
What do YOU love? Me? I chose SCA
"As a first year Law student, meeting other like-minded people has inspired me to study hard"
All teaching materials should be accessible to students to help them learn best.
Discover how you can use the skills you have learnt whilst volunteering to give you a competitive edge when applying for your first job and how understanding your experiences can boost your self-confidence.
"My name is Oluwadamilare Ojewande and I am a student leader."
Policy is a representative or political direction for the Union. Current policy includes, Against Education Cuts, Against NHS Cuts,
Brexit Policy: Impact on Education, Drugs Harm Reduction & Education, Sustainability Awareness, Trans Inclusion in Sport and Wheels in Motion.
Learn how you can take the first step to make your volunteering experience and skills shine by downloading your Skills Transcript.
Hello and welcome to ARU London, our campus in Farringdon is quite small yet the lecturer's available are awesome...
Tonight we have an International themed Wild Wednesday Student night in Chelmsford 92, and Stalls resume in Chelmsford and Cambridge. But what has happened so far?
What are soft skills and why are they vital for the 21st Century workplace?
Find out how our Skills Workshops can help you become the Next.Level.You.
Student Group of the Year: this award is to celebrate a group of students who have gone above and beyond to create a positive community for their members. The winners should have run regular events or activities for their members. - log in and nominate a student group or society now!
Trimester 2 Brexit campaign update
this is your officer update discussing policy they have worked on during this academic year.
We're in this together, so read on...
Thank you to all the students that took part in the ARUaccessible campaign last semester! Here is my campaign update February 2020
Top tips for avoiding and coping with that next day hangover.
A brief look into a few of our LGBT+ accomplishments as a Students' Union
Do you want to recognise an outstanding ARU volunteer? Make sure your nomination gets noticed with a few tips to write a quality nomination
Log-in and nominate someone now for Volunteer of the Year!
As part of the wider 'Break-The-Cycle' campaign, VP HEMS Fraser Luther-Yarwood is running the 'Be Mankind' Project, focusing on men's mental health issues.
Having never been to an Open Mic night myself, I grasped the opportunity to conquer my stage-fright and get up there, and I performed one of my own poems, and a Norwegian song that is very dear to me. An article on why I took a leap and attended an open mic night!
Once a week there will be a Students' Union staff member in Peterborough for the day, see the schedule here!
Is there something preventing you from achieving your best? Find out how the Advice Service can help.
Your Vice President Mary Copsey is running an ARUaccessible campaign this year. She is lobbying to improve accessibility for all students and improve signage on campus…
This service allows you to search for Free Mental Health services based on your Post Code. They also have some really helpful tools and resources.
Make some noise. This is your space to make ARU more representative, more accessible and more student-led. Find out more.
Your VP Business and Law has been working on the ARU Brexit Campaign and this is her latest update November 2019.
Find out from Blessing herself what it was like to win the Outstanding Contribution award at the SU Awards 2018.Nominations for the 2020 SU Awards are open now - log in and nominate someone today!
Read all about the rent report! Fraser has been analysing the results of the Rent Survey, which was launched last year.
Student mental health is really important and we believe that students should have the tools and support to feel empowered and supported throughout their studies.
Your Vice President of Business & Law shares her thoughts on Brexit.
It’s okay to feel some anxiety about moving out of your home into student accommodation. But here’s some tips on making it an easier process.
Mary Copsey, your Vice President for the Faculty of Business and Law, shares her experiences as a student with dyslexia!
Curious about which societies might suit you, check out our fun quiz!
Your elected officer Mary Copsey has created an article alongside the SU advice team to create an article on all you need to know accessing support as an international and EU student.
Everything you need to know about Peterborough!
Your VP Matt Hayes wants to develop Society Skills!
Find out what your Vice President of Science and Engineering, Matt Hayes, has to say about getting campaigns approved and what is involved.
Everything you need to know about London!
We are living in a transitional time for the conversation around drugs.
If you are getting worried over your upcoming deadlines and exams, here’s how you can deal with the stress.
Everything you need to know about Chelmsford!
Stress can make it hard to motivate yourself to revise or work on your assignments. Here’s how you can help manage it.
The course of a student’s life never did run smooth… But no fear, because ARU Students’ Union are here to help you.
Everything you need to know about Cambridge!
Stress can make it hard to motivate yourself to revise or work on your assignments. Here’s how you can help manage it.
Are you still eating beans on toast? Read this article for some easy meals to master.
Are you feeling like you might need an extension? Read on to find out how ARU Students’ Union Advice Service can help.
Natalie Brown shares her experience of winning an SU Award.