Sunshine and the University of Roehampton go together like gin and tonic, but when the whole university wants to sit on Froebel Lawn, you may want more room to lie back, play some rounders or just to have some peace and quiet. Roehampton has plenty of other grassy spaces for you to enjoy, so here…
Month: May 2018
Campus Wildlife | May 2018
On the morning of 5 September I saw, for the first time, two sparrowhawks over my garden as I was leaving for work. Seven minutes later, I received a text from a friend who I’d envied since she became Science Education Technician at the University of Roehampton to say she was moving on, did I…
How English Literature at Roehampton taught me about literature, London and myself
As a mature student studying for a degree in English Literature at Roehampton I had previously been out of education for some time. Returning to it in September 2016 was a little daunting! Having recently completed year two, I could not be a more steadfast advocate of study at Roehampton and all it has to…
5 Steps to Improve your Mental Wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Team are here to help all students during their time at the University of Roehampton. They’ve put together five important tips to help achieve positive mental wellbeing as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Connect Talk to others Share with others Listen to others Swap social media with talking on the phone or face-to-face contact Be…
Rachel John | In Conversation
Roehampton alumna and star of the London West End production of Hamilton returned to campus for an intimate Q&A with students. Rachel spoke to us about her time at Roehampton and offered some advice to anyone looking for a career in the performing arts. Watch the interview here:
How boxing changed my life
“Sport Roehampton gave me access to my saving grace.” By Megan Borrett When & where: Monday & Thursday: Minstead Gardens, London SW15 4EB Tuesday: Monte Hall, Froebel Campus (Bop) Time: 18:30-20:00 Price: Included with the play membership, or £4 per session Summer of 2016, just before I started at the University of Roehampton, I heard that…
14 things to do in London in Spring
Written by the Roehampton Study Abroad Team After a long and cold winter, when the daffodils start to bloom we can celebrate the arrival of spring at Roehampton! Hooray! With that, we are sure you are ready to dust off that spring jacket and experience all that London has to offer in spring, and to help…
Making the most of your student budget
Going into university and trying to keep track of your money can definitely be a challenge at first. Nevertheless there are a lot of things you can do to save yourself from worrying about money. You firstly need to acknowledge the fact that even though London is an expensive city to live in, it…
Kevin McCarron | In Conversation
In conversation with Kevin McCarron: Reader in American Literature, Fellow Of The Higher Education Academy A short interview with Dr. Kevin, sharing with us his journey here at the University of Roehampton. From his past experiences as a comedian to being a lecturer at Roehampton, Kevin has a lot to share about his time…
Matt Henry | In Conversation
We caught up with Roehampton alumnus Matt Henry MBE before his keynote speech at the RSU LGBTQ+ Conference on campus in February. Watch the full interview here:
So, you want to write a blog?
The University of Roehampton blog is open to all students, staff and alumni wishing to share their wisdom with the wider Roehampton community. General Guidelines Keep it snappy. Generally we’ll be looking for blogs you can read in the time it takes for the 265 to get from the main campus to Barnes Station. Around…