University of Roehampton Blog

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…

A Year in Review: 2025 at the University of Roehampton

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…

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…

Balancing Uni, sport and life: Belal’s story

Belal, a second-year Primary Education student, balances a busy schedule with lectures and sports. He highlights his hockey successes and the importance of teamwork and friendships in sports. Belal emphasizes that university life is enjoyable when combining academics with social activities. Roehampton offers diverse sports options for all students.

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,…

Six months in San José: How studying abroad boosted my degree

Brunella Gaviria, BSc Marketing I didn’t always plan to study marketing – I actually wanted to be a nurse! But after taking a marketing module in college, I fell in love with the subject and decided to pursue a BSc in Marketing at Roehampton. The marketing course has been eye-opening; I’ve learnt that I am…

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:…

Winter Energy Saving at Roehampton

As the days get colder and the heating goes on across campus, our energy use naturally starts to rise. At the University, winter is the hardest season for keeping our carbon footprint and our energy bills under control. Last winter (November–March), our campus used over 3,500 MWh of electricity, that’s enough energy to charge around…

Building your future: Career advice from Roehampton alumni

We asked Roehampton Business and Law School alumni for career advice to help our current students in fulfilling their future ambitions. Amanda graduated with a first-class degree in LLB Law and is currently working as a civil servant. Saffie graduated with a BSc Business Management degree and is pursuing a master’s degree while working in…

One-to-one writing support with novelist, Sabine Durrant

Whatever stage you are at in your studies – whether you’re a first-year student stuck on how to write your first assignment or a master’s student looking for feedback on your final project – Sabine Durrant, author and Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund is here to help. You can email sabine.durrant@rlfeducation.org.uk or Sabine.Durrant@roehampton.ac.uk to…

Your guide to getting around Roehampton- commute confidently

Hi, I’m Sherica! I’ve put together this guide to share the tips and advice that helped me when commuting to Roehampton. In this guide are practical ways to save money, find calm and supportive spaces, and make the most of opportunities beyond your studies. Whether you’re commuting for the first time or just looking for…