Hey everyone! I’m Esther Penate, a third-year Dance BA student at the University of Roehampton. I thought I’d share with you a glimpse into my Easter break as a student here. While some students might be jetting off to sunny destinations or catching up on sleep, I’ve decided to use this time to explore my…
In Conversation with Jemma Jessup | Senior student ambassador and co-founder of the Health and Nutrition society
My name is Jemma Jessup, I am a third-year BSc Nutrition and Health student at the University of Roehampton, London and was a co-founding member of the Nutrition and Health society at Roehampton. I am also a senior student ambassador and a dedicated Food Bank Volunteer. What made you want to study Health and Nutrition?…
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,…
Grab Your Chance to Win £1,000 with the Santander Brighter Futures Grant!
Ever felt like you’re juggling too many balls with your finances, trying to keep your head above water with rent and bills, all the while attempting to dedicate yourself fully to your studies? If that sounds all too familiar, then do we have some exciting news for you! We’re talking about an opportunity to win…
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…
In Conversation with Malcolm Glover | President of the Law Society
My name is Malcolm Glover, I am a second-year law student at The University of Roehampton and President of the Law Society. What made you want to study law? I chose to study law because I am intrigued to how the law governs and guides everything we do in our society. I have always been…
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…
Made to measure: How Careers Week has been revamped to fit students’ schedules | Casey Brockbank
Photo by Casey Brockbank The University of Roehampton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences has adapted this year’s spring Careers Week activities to fit better with academic timetables so that students can make the most of the events on offer, Deputy Dean Gauti Sigthorsson said. “We have completely revamped the schedule so that we…
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…
