Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

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Business and employers

From consultancy and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to professional development and funding opportunities, we’re here to help you access the best in graduate talent, academic expertise and research. And, as one of the UK’s leading providers of degree apprenticeships we’re well placed to help you bring talent, skills, ideas and enthusiasm to your organisation.

Access academic expertise and university facilities with our Innovation Vouchers

University of the Year

We’re the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We're proud to be recognised for the difference we make in our region; the impact of our world-leading research; our innovative education provision; and our commitment to health and wellbeing.

THE University of the Year award

Develop your business

Grow your business with our business and innovation support. We'll help you produce results with our multi-disciplinary and world-leading research expertise, entrepreneurial and flexible ethos, and experience of working with industry.

See our business offer

Develop your people

Your staff are your greatest asset and we want to make sure you get the best out of them. We offer a range of work-based courses that will help them realise their potential and add value to your organisation.

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Access student and graduate talent

Develop tomorrow's workforce and generate new ideas with our talented, passionate and creative students and graduates.

Draw on fresh talent and perspectives Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE)

Why collaborate with ARU?

Don't just take our word for it - see what other organisations have to say about working with our academics, students and graduates.

See our success stories

Contact us

Every partnership starts with a conversation, so get in touch today.

To talk to us about degree apprenticeships, please call 01245 686707 or email [email protected].