As Black History Month approaches, postgrad student Saphia Youssef who recently graduated our LLM Human Rights and International Relations, explains why she felt compelled to make racial injustice within US law enforcement the subject of her dissertation. Following the murder of George Floyd on 25th May 2020 and the worldwide protests that followed, I was…
Baljit Kaur | Roehampton Spotlight
Spotlight showcases the staff, students and alumni who make up our friendly, diverse and vibrant community here at Roehampton. Hear from members of our community about who they are, what they are working on, what is taking place across the University and what is important to them – all in their own words. This month…
Graduating during a recession | Claire Johnson | Alumni
This is a turbulent and uncertain time to complete your degree. Our alumna, Claire Johnson, had a similar experience when she graduated with a BA in Nutrition and Health in 2009 during a recession. Recently we caught up with Claire to see what advice she had for current graduates. You graduated during a recession, which…
What to pack for University | Freshers 2020
Planning to live on campus? It’s now time to look forward to university and prepare for the move in September. It’s surprisingly easy to forget the essentials, so we’ve come up with a list of things to pack for university in 2020. Clothes, shoes and hangers Deciding on which clothes to bring is possibly the…
Dr Nina van Gessel | Roehampton Spotlight
Spotlight showcases the staff, students and alumni who make up our friendly, diverse and vibrant community here at Roehampton. Hear from members of our community about who they are, what they are working on, what is taking place across the University and what is important to them – all in their own words. This month…
Preparing for your degree in Nutrition and Health | Department of Life Sciences
Written by Sue Reeves and Adele Costabile You may want to start preparing and thinking about your degree in Nutrition and this blog will provide you with some ideas that are suitable for new and continuing students. But don’t worry if you cannot find the time, we know lockdown has been difficult, these suggestions are…
Racheal Olaosebikan-Somoye | UR Launchpad 2020 Winner
Racheal Olaosebikan-Somoye is a 2020 graduating student from BA Mass Communication. She is also the winner of the 2020 Launchpad competition. We recently caught up with her to discuss her project and future plans. Can you tell us about your business? Desireé Dolls is a new line of dolls that celebrates fashion and diversity. Desireé…
Living at home for university? Here are some tips | Sophie Pavlou
University. When you think about it, what comes to mind? Living away from home, gaining a wealth of independence and having the time of your life as that independent young adult? While that is the traditional notion, living away for university is not for everybody, even when you think it might be (I lived away…
4 tips to make your Clearing process easier
With Results Day just around the corner, we understand that this can be a very stressful time. However, we want to reassure you that this doesn’t have to be the case and whether everything works out as planned or not, there’s always another option. Whatever your situation, Clearing could help you start your exciting journey…
Hal Davidson | Our Graduates
Hal Davidson is a 2017 graduate from BA English Language and Linguistics. Recently we caught up with him to talk about his career and experience since completing university. What did your first year out of university looked like? During my third year I was working part time as a lifeguard, a football coach, and as…
Fat Burning: The truth about HIIT | Life Sciences
Is HIIT the magic bullet for fat burning? High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is often cited as a magic bullet to increase ‘fat burning’ while reducing body weight and improving overall health. There is little doubt that HIIT, or any kind of exercise for that matter, improves health contributes to weight management and fat…
A Guide to Being Organised: University Edition | Sophie Pavlou
Anyone who knows me knows that I am really (and, sometimes, annoyingly) well-organised. After my distinctively short height (which I recently evaluated in another blog), I’d say it’s one of the first characteristics that others notice about me. Just a couple of years back, I remember one of my (many) aunties explaining to me that she…