What is it? Wimbledon Bookfest is a charity promoting arts, culture and education. It hosts a public literary festival annually and this year, it takes place from 3-13 October on Wimbledon Common. It hosts almost 100 events during it’s 10 day run and has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2006 by Fiona Razvi…

Download the Welcome Week App If you haven’t already, the Welcome Week app is a great one to download for all of the information you need in one place – including events, timetables and more. Download the app here. Get to know campus We have a stunning campus at the University of Roehampton and it’s…

London is an incredible city for transport with it’s endless bus routes, intricate tube system and cycle lanes on almost every road, but it’s worth knowing some of the best hacks to save you time, money and stress when travelling through London. I’ve put together a list of 10 hacks for public transport in London,…

Living in London is great, but sometimes it’s nice to escape the city and take a day out somewhere a little quieter. It’s so easy to travel by train to different cities around the country, so here are 8 of my favourite day trips to make from London! Oxford Oxford is a city West of…

Sky Garden If you’re looking to go somewhere for great views of London this summer, the Sky Garden is the perfect option. Tickets are free and slots can be booked on their website. As you can imagine, it gets booked up pretty quickly, so it’s best to get on the website as soon as tickets…

Summer is approaching, which means you’re probably looking for things to do around London. If you’re one with nature, then this one is definitely for you! Kew Gardens, officially known as the Royal Botanic Gardens, is one of my favourite places to visit on a sunny day – and at £8, it’s just half the…

Secret London View this post on Instagram Nicknamed Bookseller’s Row, Cecil Court is a hidden gem in the heart of central London. (📸 by @frankie.andrea) • This lovely alley is packed with twenty-odd secondhand bookshops and antiquarian booksellers, and the shop fronts haven’t changed for over a century. Inside the stores, you’ll find anything from…

1. You will only make friends in Fresher’s Week The great thing about going to university is that it’s an opportunity to meet so many people who you would never usually come across. There always seems to be a lot of pressure on Freshers’ Week but this shouldn’t be the case at all. Your university…

The Christmas break officially kicks off this Thursday for Roehampton students and as so many students are staying on campus, I’ve put together a little guide of things you can do this winter break! Winter Wonderland My first suggestion is the very wonderful Winter Wonderland which takes place annually in London’s Hyde Park. Winter Wonderland…