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Student guide · September Welcome Week 2026

The semester, explained for ARU London

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
September Welcome Week 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
13

Academic calendar

September Welcome Week 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. September Welcome Week 2026Relevant now
  2. Trimester 1 2026
  3. Trimester 1 2026
  4. January Welcome Week 2027
  5. Trimester 2 2027
  6. Trimester 2 2027
  7. May Welcome Week 2027
  8. Trimester 3 2027
  9. Trimester 3 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ARUL
The common shorthand name for the London branch of the university.
ARUL
Anglia Ruskin University London.

S

Scape
Scape Canary Wharf, a primary private student accommodation partner for East India campus students.
SFE
Student Finance England, frequently discussed regarding tuition and maintenance loans.
SLC
Student Loans Company, the body managing student finance payments.

T

The Canteen
The on-site cafe and dining area located within the campus buildings.
The Docklands
General term for the various food outlets and eateries surrounding the East India campus.

U

Unite
Unite Students, a common private housing provider used by students at the Farringdon campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Attendance
A strictly monitored metric at ARUL, often requiring a minimum percentage for course progression and visa compliance.
Canvas
The specific software platform used as the university's Learning Management System (LMS).
Charterhouse Street
The specific street name often used to refer to the Farringdon campus.
East India
The campus located at the Docklands site.
Export Building
The secondary building used for teaching and facilities at the East India campus.
Farringdon
The campus located at Charterhouse Street in central London.
i-Centre
The central student support desk for all administrative, finance, and welfare queries.
Import Building
The primary academic building at the East India campus.
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Sandwich Plus
SEAtS
The mobile app used by students to register attendance in lectures via Bluetooth or QR codes.
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Simplyfresh
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The Gentlemen Baristas
VLE
The Virtual Learning Environment, specifically the Canvas platform where course materials are hosted.

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What academic term is relevant now?
September Welcome Week 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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ARU London Students' Union

The official, independent student-led organization representing all students at ARU London. The SU provides representation, advice, societies, and events.

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Debate Society

Focuses on building strong public speaking skills, sharpening logical thinking, and teaching members how to debate intelligently.

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Law Society

A space for all Law students to network and enhance their legal skills through mooting workshops, court visits, speaker events, and career fairs.

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London Campus Officer

An annually elected student who leads the Students' Union at the London campus, representing the student body to the university administration.

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Ruskin Journal - London

A student-led publication created for students, by students. A safe space to share ideas, concerns, experiences, and creative writing.

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Art Society - London

A society for students interested in art, providing a space for creativity, discussion, and appreciation of various art forms.

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Resources & spaces

Employability Service

Provides expert guidance, practical experiences, and tailored resources to help students prepare for their careers. Services include CV writing, interview prep, and access to the Handshake job platform.

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iCentre

The core information centre for students, providing support on the non-academic side of studies. Student Advisors can help with a wide range of queries about student life at ARU London.

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Student Wellbeing Service

Offers confidential support for students facing mental health difficulties, ongoing medical conditions, disabilities, and specific learning difficulties. Provides access to advisors and counsellors.

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Life in London for ARU London Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in London.

Timezone

Europe/London

City Transportation

Public Transit

London Underground, London Overground, Elizabeth line, London buses

Nearest Airports

Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Stansted Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Temperate oceanic

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

East India Building Car Park

garage

All-day parking is available for £20.00. Reception in the Import building provides further information.

Campus News

Latest updates from ARU London

ARU London – Live Brief with Dora Sweet & Savoury

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Aug 18, 2026

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ARU London – Live Brief with ProMedTech

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Aug 18, 2026

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ARU academic runs the length of the Thames

Veronique Chance completed a run along the Thames Path to explore artwork and the environment as the path turns 30.

Aug 28, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at ARU London

Research Centre for Better Living Launch Event

September 10, 2026

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge (ARU-wide)

Launch event for the Research Centre for Better Living, exploring collaborative research on wellbeing across the lifespan.

September Welcome Week

September 14, 2026

ARU London (Farringdon and East India)

Induction and welcome sessions for new students starting the 2026/27 academic year.

WELCOME: Paint & Plant

September 22, 2026

Anglia Ruskin University London

A Students' Union welcome event for students to connect through creative activities.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@aru.ac.uk

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