Here at the University of Roehampton we’ll be recognising Black History Month this October with a series of events on campus and online. The theme for Black History Month 2021 is ‘Proud To Be’. You can find out more here. You can find the full events list on the staff and student portal. Below is…
“Dear first-year me…”
With the beginning of a new academic year rolling in next month and many new students getting ready to join us at the University of Roehampton, we asked our current students what they would say to their first-year selves. We hope that their advice might be helpful for our new students preparing for their first…
Top Tips on Staying Organised at University from Day One | Geri Stidston
One of the many skills I will forever treasure from my time at university is how well I am now able to manage my time and space. As many students will tell you, it’s not always easy to keep on top of everything – but that’s completely normal and, in many cases, easy to turn…
The Road to Glasgow: Tracing the Footsteps of Climate Negotiators
By Zuzanna Soltysiak and Emma Carter With wildfires raging around the world and floods taking lives in Europe and Asia, the IPCCC released its recent report with a clear message: human activity is causing climate change and we need a major and systemic change to the way we live to protect our shared climate. As…
Getting ready to study Nutrition | School of Life and Health Sciences
You may want to start preparing and thinking about your degree in Nutrition and Health, and this blog will provide you with some ideas that for both new and continuing students. Don’t worry if you cannot find the time, we know many of you have a lot on your plate right now and these suggestions…
Hey Tim, it’s David here | A letter from a former student
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…