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About Anglia Ruskin Student Union
Anglia Ruskin Student Union (ARSU) in Cambridge offers versatile on-campus spaces ideal for lectures, conferences, exhibitions, and student-focused events. From the large LAB 026 theatre to the intimate SCI 105 space, ARSU venues are booked through ARU Venue Hire and designed to accommodate a variety of formats while keeping the experience straightforward and reliable. Located at Peter Taylor House, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT, ARSU combines academic ambiance with practical event facilities—perfect for campus-oriented gatherings, welcome fairs, and gallery showcases.
Whether you’re planning a large lecture, a seminar, or a casual event in Ruskin Courtyard, we’ve got you covered with clear seating capacities, accessible transport options, and nearby stay-and-dine choices to simplify your planning. Consider ARSU your friendly, non-pushy partner for securing suitable spaces and coordinating logistics with ease.
Seating options reflect typical theatre and classroom layouts: LAB 026 (Large Lecture Theatre) seats up to 400; SCI 105 seats up to 292; large on-campus classrooms up to about 70 seats. For bookings, ARU Venue Hire handles scheduling, ensuring the space fits your event’s needs. While there is no on-site parking at ARU Cambridge, convenient city car parks like Cambridge East Road/NCP offer accessible options. Cambridge Station is within walking distance from the East Road campus, making public transport a practical choice. Nearby hotels such as Ibis Cambridge Central Station and the Gonville Hotel provide comfortable stays for your guests.
Notable events at ARSU include the Cambridge Welcome Back Fair in Ruskin Courtyard and ongoing Ruskin Gallery exhibitions on campus. When you’re ready to plan, we can help you secure your preferred ARSU space, confirm the available layout, and align parking and transport details with your schedule.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Peter Taylor House, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT (ARSU’s Cambridge SU space).
- Venue type: On-campus Student Union space plus university venues (SU chill-out/advice hub; The Academy for events; university lecture theatres for hires).
- Capacity: LAB 026 (Large Lecture Theatre) seats up to 400; SCI 105 seats up to 292; large on-campus classrooms up to about 70 seats.
- Seating/ layouts: Venues are booked via ARU Venue Hire; capacities listed above reflect typical theatre/classroom layouts.
- Parking: No on-site parking at ARU Cambridge; nearby options include city car parks (e.g., Cambridge East Road/NCP area).
- Transit: Cambridge Station is within walking distance of the East Road campus; the site is central and well-served by public transport.
- Nearby hotels: Ibis Cambridge Central Station (2 Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA); Gonville Hotel (Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1LY).
- Notable events hosted: Cambridge Welcome Back Fair (SU events in Ruskin Courtyard); Ruskin Gallery events and exhibitions on campus.