Roehampton student David Driver-Gomm has just finished his Creative Writing degree and found a great job using the skills he acquired on the course. David has given us permission to share the thank-you letter he wrote to Dr Tim Atkins, his course convenor, below. Hey Tim It’s David here. Now the degree’s pretty much done,…
Libraries and environmental sustainability | Sarah Pyke and Shelley Trower
By Sarah Pyke and Shelley Trower “We’re recycling books every day. We’re recycling information and we’re sharing stories” – Rachel, Storyhouse Just before the pandemic hit, in 2019 and early 2020 we travelled on trains across England – from Falmouth in the South West to Newcastle in the North East – to carry out a…
My Clearing Journey | Toni, Laoise, Koran
Toni, Koran and Laoise share with us their experience of coming to the University of Roehampton through Clearing. You can start your Clearing journey today with us by visiting our website. Toni Pearson BA Primary Education– 2nd year I had applied for another uni in 2018 and was offered a place but failed the government’s…
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…
Donny McCormick | Roehampton Spotlight
We are delighted to welcome Donny McCormick to Roehampton as the new Deputy Director of Student Support Services. Donny joined Roehampton in May 2021. We recently caught up with Donny to find out about his career journey prior to joining Roehampton, what support his team can provide and much more. Tell us about your career journey…
My experience on a Programme Approval Panel | Orion Hall-Turner & Lizzie Wakelin
Being on a Programme Approval Panels is a fantastic way to get involved at Roehampton. They’re an opportunity to have your say about an existing course’s modules, assignments, and teaching – or even approve an entirely new course! We caught up with Orion Hall-Turner, final year Journalism student, and Lizzie Wakelin, 3rd year Dance student,…
Public Attitudes Towards Climate Change | Professor Stephen Drinkwater
By Professor Stephen Drinkwater Climate change has become one of the most pressing issues facing policy-makers across the globe. Concerns about global warming and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events also apply in countries that have not thus far been, or are expected to be, directly affected by the most severe effects of climate…
Week 9 and 10 | 2021 Summer Term Programme
The Summer Term Programme is here to inspire you and give you a head start in today’s competitive graduate job market through a blend of short courses, webinars, workshops and one-to-one sessions. The Summer Term Programme schedule can be found on the University of Roehampton app. Available on GooglePlay here and on the App Store here, the app is completely…
Top Tips from a Graduate to a Fresher: How to Make the Most Out of Your Time at University | Geri Stidston
After handing in my final piece of work after studying for four years, I have been feeling very nostalgic and grateful to have had such a great time at university. However, that does not go without saying that I have certainly had my ups and downs; it has all been one, big learning experience…
Spotlight on Alumna Lynsey Shaw | Founder and Creative Director of Impossible Things Entertainment
We are very proud to celebrate the entrepreneurial achievements of alumna Lynsey Shaw (you may know her by her full name, Cowlishaw), recent Film graduate and Founder and Creative Director of Impossible Things Entertainment – a 360 degree, immersive theatre, TV, digital and music-based production company. Lynsey has been nominated to represent the University…
10 ways Roehampton can support you with your career that you might not know about
#1 – CareerLink CareerLink is the University’s one stop shop for everything you need to help you at any stage of your career – access CV and application tools, support preparing for interviews, free online skills courses, information guides, guidance appointments, events, and much more. CareerLink is also available as an App! #2 – CV360…
Week 7 and 8 | 2021 Summer Term Programme
The Summer Term Programme is here to inspire you and give you a head start in today’s competitive graduate job market through a blend of short courses, webinars, workshops and one-to-one sessions. The Summer Term Programme schedule can be found on the University of Roehampton app. Available on GooglePlay here and on the App Store here, the app is completely…