As we come to the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the last year and all that we have achieved at the University of Roehampton. We celebrate and say thank you to our students, colleagues, alumni, partners, and our wider community. Here are just a few of the highlights from the…
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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…
Sustainability Cafés: Reflecting on Our First Events & Looking Ahead to Whiteland’s College
Student Sustainability Café – Digby Our first Sustainability Café took place outside Digby on a mild autumn morning. The perfect setting for a relaxed, informal gathering. With coffee and pastries acting as a reliable pull-factor for students passing by, we welcomed: 15 students 7 staff members The event centered around two simple but engaging activities:…
Life as a commuting student
For many students, choosing between living on campus and commuting is a tough choice. In this article, I’ll explore how I knew commuting was right for me and what you need to know about commuting to university. Why commute? There were a few factors influencing my decision to commute: It is more cost-effective for me….
Roehampton’s Bloomberg Suite – where your future in finance begins!
Whether you chose to study finance, business management, or economics at the University of Roehampton, one thing is for sure – you’ll have access to our Bloomberg Terminals, which are located right here on our southwest London campus. So, you might be wondering what a Bloomberg Terminal is and how you’ll use it on your…
LLB Law students reflect on their visit to Kingston Crown Court
Earlier this year, our third year 6 LLB students visited Kingston Crown Court. The visit, organised by our Law Clinic Manager, Gurpinder Khanba, gave students a deeper understanding of law in practice, following on from the legal skills they have been developing in our Law Clinic. It also helped highlight the subject and to aid…
BSc Sport and Exercise student gains world-class experience with elite athlete, Oscar Piastri
BSc Sport and Exercise Science student Jotham Yamoah recently had the unique opportunity to assist Dr Chris Tyler in conducting performance testing for McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri, using our state-of-the-art facilities. This hands-on experience offered Jotham an invaluable glimpse into the high-performance world of elite athletes. We caught up with Jotham to learn…
What’s Behind the 30 Plants per Week Trend? | Dr Sue Reeves RNutr
As we enter the New Year, many of us may be considering making dietary changes or setting health goals. While common resolutions often involve cutting out certain foods, this year, why not focus on what we can eat more of? A simple yet powerful addition to your diet could be more plant based foods. Recently,…
A Day in the Life of a Third-Year Primary Education English Specialist Student at the University of Roehampton | Mo
Hi, my name’s Mo, and I’m a third-year Primary Education with QTS student. I am on the KS1/KS2 pathway and specialise in English. Outside of my course, I am the President of Roehampton Gaming and RPG Society and enjoy sharing some of my favourite games with society members. By the end of November, we had…
Alumni Spotlight: Roehampton Dance Graduate to Industry Professional | Elettra Giunta’s Journey
Why I Chose Roehampton University for My Degree From a young age, I’ve been passionate about dance, and I always knew I wanted to pursue it at a professional level. However, in Italy, where I’m from, a degree in dance wasn’t available, so I decided to study abroad. Roehampton University stood out to me because…
Why I Chose to Study Dance at Roehampton – My Journey as a Third-Year Student | Pryde (Jack Cavanagh)
Choosing to study dance is a life-changing decision, and for me, choosing to study at Roehampton was influenced by several key factors that continue to shape my university experience. From exceptional facilities to a strong sense of community, here are the reasons why Roehampton stood out to me and why it remains the perfect place…
A Day in the life of a Third year Primary Education History Specialist | Lucy Fraga
My Journey in Primary Education I’m currently in my third year of primary education at Roehampton, and I’ve loved every moment. From the placements to the taught course, the experience has been both enriching and exciting. I’m eagerly looking forward to starting my first teaching job next year. What I love most about teaching is…
