Crossword Genius

Rose achieved at university (3,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

got up

'rose' is the definition.
('get up' can be a synonym of 'rise')

'achieved at university' is the wordplay.
'achieved' becomes 'got' (get can mean to achieve).
'at university' becomes 'up' (slang term meaning at university).
'got'+'up'='GOT UP'

(Other definitions for got up that I've seen before include "Arose" , "made to look good?" , "Ascended" , "20 [ROSE]" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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