We caught up with final year BA Dance students at the University of Roehampton to find out what’s next for them as they complete their studies. From postgraduate study to building careers in performance, education and creative practice, our students are already taking their next steps and shaping their future in the dance industry. Yunqi…
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Part 1: What I learned about BA History in 67 days on placement
I can confidently say I once knew zilch about Roehampton’s BA History degree. As a second year BA English & Journalism student at Roehampton, I was invited to investigate the History course and share my insider knowledge with you. What you’ll find here is a mixture of current student and staff interviews, first-hand experience of a history lecture, and even a professor’s book launch…
University of Roehampton Law School launches new Family Law prize partnership with Lester Aldridge
The University of Roehampton Law School is delighted to announce a new partnership with Lester Aldridge, which will see the introduction of the Lester Aldridge Family Law Prize for the highest-achieving student in the third-year Family Law cohort. The award marks the first collaboration of its kind between the Law School and the firm and…
University of Roehampton Law School celebrates continued partnership with Amphlett Lissimore
Amphlett Lissimore The University of Roehampton’s Law School is proud to celebrate the continued success of its partnership with Amphlett Lissimore, a leading firm specialising in family law. To find out more about the firm and its services, visit their website, including their family law services page. Supporting excellence in family law As part of this ongoing collaboration, Amphlett Lissimore has…
Being the first: Reflections from my placement year at Setfords Solicitors
Pyper Whittlestone, LLB Law When I first started my placement year as a Law student at Setfords Solicitors, I knew I was stepping into something new, not just for myself, but for the University of Roehampton as well. As the first Law student to take this route, there wasn’t a clear blueprint to follow. Whilst…
My experience of BA History placement opportunity at The National Archives
Denver Gadd, BA History I joined Roehampton University in the summer of 2023, and I got accepted on to a different course. However, after just one year I decided to switch my course to History. I had a meeting with the leader of the course, Dr Andrew Wareham, and he accepted me on to the…
Learning law by doing: My internship experience at Roehampton
Jayden William Meath, LLB Law I decided to do an internship because I wanted to get hands on legal experience and build my skills as a lawyer. The careers team at Roehampton made securing an internship so accessible, helping me on that first step to find an opportunity. I interned with the University of Roehampton’s in-house legal, information governance,…
A day in the life: An industrial placement in corporate law
Hi everyone, I’m Pyper Whittlestone, and I’m currently completing an industrial placement year with the law firm Setfords. I work within their corporate law team, primarily supporting matters relating to mergers and acquisitions. It’s a fast-paced and detail-driven area of law that has already taught me far more than I expected. This placement year forms…
Sports Therapy students deepen understanding of functional anatomy
This week, our Level 5 Sports Therapy students had the chance to take their learning beyond the classroom with a visit to the King’s College London Dissection Room. The experience helped students bring their studies of functional anatomy to life, reinforcing key learning from Levels 4 and 5 and giving them greater confidence in applying…
Academic writing: practical tips for students
Writing is one of the most important skills you will develop at university. Whether you are putting together an essay, a lab report, or a reflective piece, being able to express your ideas clearly on paper is key. But academic writing is more than just good grammar. It is about developing an argument, analysing evidence,…
A Fun Look Into My Placement Year as a Software Engineer | Evan Balson
Hey everyone! I’m Evan, a BEng Software Engineering student currently on my placement year at Rohde & Schwarz, working in the Signal and Spectrum Analyzer team. If you’ve ever wondered what a placement year really feels like: the learning, the engineering, the socials, the unexpected surprises – here’s a fun look into my journey so…
Hello there! We’d like to welcome you to the new Roehampton Nutrition and Health Society | Bells Hann
We are a new society run by nutrition students Bells, Jemma, and Rupan. We want to bring together the staff and students at Roehampton University to celebrate food and learn and discuss what it means to be healthy. A healthy life looks different to everyone, and we want to hear what it means to you! …