After graduating with a BSc Computer Science from the University of Roehampton, Dexter Rowland reflects on balancing his studies with full-time work, putting his computing skills into practice and sharing what he learned with students earlier in their Roehampton journey. Sharing his experience with other Computing students Towards the end of his degree, Dexter had…
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My top three highlights from studying Journalism at Roehampton
Final-year BA Journalism student Izabell Bessell looks back on her time at Roehampton, sharing the top three highlights that have shaped her university experience 1. St Martin in the Fields Event My course gave me the chance to attend a few events during my studies, which enhanced my knowledge of journalism as well as helped…
A student’s guide to Roehampton’s Sir David Bell Building
I’m Izabell, a final-year Journalism student, and here’s my guide to the Sir David Bell Building! Whether you’re considering studying here or just want to see what’s inside, I’ll tell you some of my favourite spaces and the fantastic facilities available throughout the building. The Sir David Bell Building is located on Roehampton’s Digby Stuart…
Courtney’s journey as an Adult Nursing student at Roehampton
We spoke to Courtney Larkin-Wilson, a second-year BSc Adult Nursing student at the University of Roehampton, about what it’s really like to study Nursing. From simulation suites and placements to the support she’s received throughout her degree, here’s her honest experience. Why I chose Roehampton When I was looking at universities, I wanted the best of both worlds: hands-on clinical training alongside a campus that felt…
From Roehampton to Mongolia: Film Production student directs first music video
As someone who is about to begin my third year in the BA Film Production program, I wanted to share a little about how I spent my summer and how I managed to gain professional experience in the field I hope to build my career in. I am an international student from Mongolia, and I…
From Support Worker to Digital Inclusion Advocate: How my Extended Master’s at Roehampton helped me find my purpose
Kofi Ofori-Mensah, MSc Digital Marketing student When I enrolled in the Extended Master’s route for my MSc Digital Marketing at the University of Roehampton, I expected it to sharpen my technical and strategic skills. What I didn’t expect was for it to become the bridge between two parts of my life I had never quite…
Women in Engineering: Harriet Bell’s Journey to a Career at BP
We spoke to Harriet Bell, an MEng Civil Engineer graduate, about her experience studying civil engineering at university and what her career has looked like since graduating in 2023. During Harriet’s time at university, she completed various summer internships and received an award for her exceptional performance and dedication to civil engineering. Harriet now works…
Why I Chose Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton
Meet Zainab Aulaqi, a BSc Sport and Exercise Science student at the University of Roehampton. In this Q&A, Zainab reflects on what inspired her to choose Roehampton, how the course has supported her personal and professional development, and the opportunities that have helped shape her university experience so far. What is it about the Sport…
What does a typical week look like for a University of Roehampton Nutrition student
From lectures and lab sessions to independent study and campus life, every student’s university experience is unique. We spoke to Francisca Ballard, a first-year Nutrition and Health student, about what a typical week looks like on the course and how she balances her studies with life outside the classroom. Nutrition and Health: A Typical Week…
Part 2: What I learned about BA History in 67 days on placement
Continuing her placement series, Hannah Jacobs, 21, a BA English & Journalism student, explores the History course and shares her insights from meeting staff, visiting campus and discovering what it’s like to study the subject at Roehampton. Alan Lee did it all “Quite frankly, I didn’t know what to do for university,” said Alan Lee….
Where could Roehampton’s BA Dance take you?
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…
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…