By Shree Iyengar, a third year Business and Economics Undergraduate at the University of Roehampton This summer I embarked on an exciting challenge to attempt IBM’s Call for Code hackathon. It was a stretch from my comfort zone as I had to be creative with designing ideas and applying my business knowledge to a very…
Richmond Park Route with Walk and Talk group leader Lotte
We know it might be daunting if you’re staying at University during lockdown, especially with changes to your regular university activities. So, keep your mind and body healthy, make a hot chocolate and try this beautiful 1-hour long route through Richmond Park, put together by our Walk and Talk group leader -Lotte. Take a walk,…
Looking after your Mental Health in 2021 | With @jembameofficer and @roe_mental_health
We caught up with RSU Mental Health Officer Oli and BAME Office Jemimah to discuss Mental Health on campus. Here’s some thoughts and tips from them for keeping yourself and those around you feeling positive. First – Food for thought Lack of human contact isn’t in our nature – especially lack of contact between friends…
Dr Aleata Alstad-Calkins | Roehampton Spotlight
December’s Spotlight is on Dr Aleata Alstad-Calkins, Director of Student Support Services at Roehampton. Watch the full interview below to learn more about student support at Roehampton and discover top tips for maintaining good mental health, including coping strategies. Further information about student support services at Roehampton can be found on the portal here. …
8 things you might not know about the Library
Whether this is your first year at Roehampton or you are a returning student, read on to discover all the Library services, materials and support available to help you get the most out of your studies. Library contacts and help Below are the ways in which you can get in touch with the Library or…
Malin Hamilton | Class of 2018 | International Week
Tell us about your time at Roehampton Starting university and moving away from home are already quite daunting things but adding on the fact that you are moving to a new country can be even more scary. Very exciting, but scary, nevertheless. That is why Roehampton is such a good place to be. It always…
Sara Venkatesu | Roehampton Spotlight
November’s Spotlight is on Sara Venkatesu, Careers Assistant. Find out more about what events are taking place as part of CareerFest 2020 on CareerLink (via the student portal). 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…
Bridget Walton | Roehampton Alumni
“Enjoy every moment while at Roehampton” Bridget Walton nee Doenhoff (Whitelands, 1956) Awarded an honorary degree in 2017, Whitelands Alumna Bridget Walton graduated from Whitelands College in 1956 with a University of London Teacher’s Diploma. She currently lives in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Her varied achievements and experiences in multiple fields including education, volunteering, charity and…
Jemimah Karungi | Roehampton Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on Jemimah Karungi, 3rd year Law student and BAME Students’ Officer at Roehampton Students’ Union. 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…
‘Honour-based’ violence is rife in Britain but victims have little support | Aisha K Gill
Roehampton’s Professor Aisha K. Gill writes about Banaz Mahmod, the 20 year old victim of an ‘honour killing’, as ITV broadcasts its hard-hitting drama about the crime. This blog piece was originally published in The Independent, 30 September 2020. Iraqi Kurdish woman Banaz Mahmod, from Mitcham south London, was murdered in 2006, and her death was entirely preventable….
Saphia Youssef | 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…
Gloria Williamson | 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…