‘We are people too’, laughs Chuchu Nwagu, admitting that students expect the ‘sabb’ team to respond immediately to messages and emails – even in the early hours. Acknowledging a widespread lack of understanding among students and professionals about the true nature of a sabbatical role, the next Roehampton Students’ Union President wants improved awareness of…
Month: June 2018
6 reasons to attend our July Open Day
An Open Day is the perfect opportunity to find out about your future University. Our July Open Day is fast approaching and we have 6 amazing reasons for you to visit. Meet your academics So you know the course you’re interested in, now is the chance to meet the academic staff that will be teaching…
Kinky Boots | Theatre Review
Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Kinky Boots, based on a true story, continues to pull in massive audiences night after night. I went along as part of the Drama, Theatre and Performance cohort, to watch the Adelphi Theatre’s flamboyant, sequinned and outrageous offering, with my expectations high. I had no idea what a treat lay…
Graduation: what you need to know
Congratulations: you’ve done it! After all your hard work, you have handed in your last assignment and made it to the end of your degree. So, graduation. Your graduation is a day to remember, when you can celebrate your achievement with family, friends, tutors and distinguished guests. As big and important as this day is,…
5 ways to make the most of the Summer Break
It is finally the time we have all been waiting for, THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS! Whether you are a continuing student or joining the University of Roehampton in September this post includes tips and ideas on how to make the most of the three-month break. 1. Get yourself a summer job This sounds boring and your…
5 Perfect London Picnic Spots | Beyond Roehampton
The sun has made an appearance and in honour of National Picnic Week, it’s time to grab the hamper, dust down the blanket and embrace al fresco dining in London. Follow these top tips to have a picnic in paradise. Equipment is key We all know the most important part of any picnic is the…
Campus Wildlife | June 2018
The hot news at the end of May was the hatching of the long awaited cygnets on the 25th. Since then there have been more dramatic developments: as I write, the cygnets are in peril on Grove House lawn. I was lucky enough to be there at 7:30am just after the second had hatched. The…
Student Guide to the FIFA World Cup
That’s right Roehampton, the summer of football is here! Put down your notepads, throw that laptop to the side, it’s time to get World Cup fever. Gather your friends, grab a comfy seat, get some snacks, it’s time for football, football, football! So, for those of you that want to watch this World Cup, whether…
Sunlight and Green Spaces | My Student Self-Care Guide
Self-love is trending worldwide and the internet is full of useful tips to feel better about yourself and help your mental wellbeing. However, we can’t all afford to have bubble baths and new nails every week. So here are a few of the more practical aids I have discovered during my time at Roehampton; even…
The Isabella Plantation | Beyond Roehampton
Richmond Park is one of many stunning parks that London has to offer. The sweeping green fields are home to deer, skylarks, bats and all manner of other incredible wildlife. The grand oak trees dotted around serve to provide a superb reading spot, as well as a great place to relax with a pair of…
4 Reasons to Re-Connect With Nature | Growhampton
Happy #GardeningExerciseDay to our green-fingered students! And to those of you who haven’t yet experienced the benefits of getting up close with nature and plant life while at Roey, give me two rich minutes to open your mind to it (that’s, what…? a single half-interested scroll of Instagram?). ‘We are living in a culture entirely…
5 Useful Tips for Moving Out Over Summer
Faced with the daunting reality of leaving Roehampton, either just for the summer or at the end of your degree, moving out can seem an unwelcome prospect. But with a few tips and tricks (five, to be exact), packing up can be a smooth, stress-free process, and can even prove to be a useful and…