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…

Smashing Stereotypes in Nutrition: Diverse Voices, Revolutionary Science

This week is #BritishScienceWeek and we are celebrating diverse voices in science, including academics at Roehampton’s School of Life and Health Sciences. In the dynamic world of nutrition, stereotypes that science is exclusive or limited to certain backgrounds are being challenged. No matter your interests, background, or career path, the narrative is changing, and inclusivity…

World Book Day 2024 at Roehampton 

As the world comes together to celebrate World Book Day, we embrace the power of literature to ignite imaginations, inspire change, and promote a love for reading. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. To mark this special day,…

More women needed in AI and data, experts tell UR students | Liubov Linnyk

More women and people from underrepresented backgrounds should consider joining the AI and data science field, where they are much needed, despite the sector’s current lack of diversity, researchers have said. During a talk at the University of Roehampton, Sayed Talebi, senior data researcher at Imperial College London, and Georgia Markou, Senior Student Success Officer…

An unforgettable Zoological Expedition | Dogancan Bulut

Recently, I had the privilege of joining a university field trip to Pongola and Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park in South Africa, organized by Lecturers in collaboration with African Insight. As a second-year zoology student, the experience was both educational and enthralling. Encountering Lions, Giraffes, Rhinos, Hippos, Elephants and Zebras in their natural habitat was a profound…