At the University of Roehampton, London our Nutrition and Health students participated in a hands-on practical session focusing on the microscopic examination and identification of fungi using Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) staining. This vital staining technique, which combines the clearing properties of lactophenol with the staining abilities of cotton blue, allowed students to observe the…
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UR students help BSME stage talent awards
Three Roehampton journalism students worked with the British Society of Magazine Editors to help stage one of the society’s main events of the year, the BSME Talent Awards. Third-year students Nyela Walker and Selena Williams, and second-year student Casey Brockbank, worked late into the evening at the June 4 event, which was hosted by Radio 1 DJ…
A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student at the University of Roehampton
Hi, my name is Heena Fathima and I am an Adult Nursing student at the University of Roehampton. I am currently on my 2nd placement at St. Georges hospital, but when not on placement, I am usually on campus, not only for my classes but to enjoy the university environment. When I am on campus,…
Coeliac Awareness Month
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition, treated by eating a gluten free diet. The charity Coeliac UK highlight 1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease, but only 36% are diagnosed. Coeliac UK aims to find those people and get them on the road to recovery. Check out the British Dietetic Association info…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Moving for our mental health
Here at Roehampton, we are excited to join the movement towards better mental wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, which runs from 13 – 19 May. This year’s theme is Movement: moving for our mental health. Physical activity is great for both our body and mind, allowing us to stay fit while maintaining good…
David’s experience studying Cyber Security at Roehampton
Hey everyone, I’m David, a Cyber Security student at Roehampton. I want to share my insights and experiences from my time studying at this fantastic university. Why did you choose to study Cyber Security at Roehampton? When I was deciding where to pursue my Cyber Security degree, Roehampton’s exceptional reputation stood out to me. Plus,…
Athena’s experience studying Cyber Security at Roehampton
Hey everyone, I’m Athena, a Cyber Security student at Roehampton, and I’m here to share why this university is a great choice for aspiring cyber professionals like myself! 1. Why did you choose to study Cyber Security at Roehampton? Cyber security has always been my passion, and when it came to choosing a university, Roehampton…
Boost Your Career Today
Feeling unsure about your future career? Don’t stress, we are here to help! Take our Career Registration Quiz today so we can better support you. The Career Registration Quiz is available as a module on Moodle. Once you have completed the quiz, your answers will be used to help us plan beneficial employability activities as…
Starting Fresh & New Friends | Sara Joanna Kadja
The first year of university is a unique mix of excitement and apprehension, especially when you don’t know anyone! That was my reality when I kicked off my Psychology studies at Roehampton. My first few days I was worried that groups of friends would have already formed and that I would struggle to fit in….
Josh Mason | Roehampton’s Sports Management student racing in Indy NXT this season
Sports Management student Josh Mason is racing in Indy NXT this season. He was recently in the studio on campus for a photo shoot to launch his new helmet artwork. You can watch Josh in the Indy NXT series on SkySports this season. Josh is a third-year Sports Management student at the University of Roehampton,…
Out of sight out of mind in the plastisphere?
For British Science Week at Roehampton, we recognise the work of Professor Anne Robertson from the School of Life and Health Sciences. Groundwater represents the largest reservoir of liquid fresh water on earth; globally 2.5 billion people exclusively depend on groundwater to meet their daily freshwater needs and groundwater ecosystems perform an essential ecosystem service…
A Deep Dive into the “Report and Support” Lifeline
The University of Roehampton has an ironclad promise to not just educate, but also to protect, respect, and uplift every student wandering its leafy paths. At the core of this promise lies a powerful tool: the “Report and Support” initiative. This initiative is seen across a multitude of universities across the United Kingdom, and it…
