In a world where getting a degree can open doors but also empty your wallet, programmes like the Brighter Futures Santander Universities Grant come as a real game-changer for students, including those at Roehampton. This grant, which is just a piece of the larger puzzle of Santander’s mission to back up higher education, is all…

I moved to London in 2015 to start my journey to becoming a primary school teacher. I’m now in my 6th year of teaching and here are my top 5 things that I wish I knew before starting my degree at the University of Roehampton. 1. The Library has incredible resources Before you start your…

Katherine ‘Katie’ Birditt, graduated from Roehampton in 2023 with a First in Biomedical Science and has since joined the MPhil Neuroscience programme at the University of Cambridge. Katie was awarded the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) 2023 Undergraduate Award. We caught up with Katie to ask her some questions about her time at Roehampton and what…

Formula One driver, Oscar Piastri has been preparing for the 2024 Formula One season with some physiological testing at the University of Roehampton. Piastri has been working with Roehampton’s Dr Chris Tyler since gaining his Formula One seat, frequently using our Sport and Exercise Physiology Laboratory. As part of our Sports and Exercise Physiology Lab,…

Final year undergraduate students, it is time to have your say! The NSS is open to students across the UK and gathers student opinions about their course which informs future students and provides data on your experience. The survey is 100% confidential so everything we see is anonymised. For every survey that is completed in…

Please be aware that the topics discussed in this blog may be triggering for some readers. In a commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive environment, Roehampton proudly presents the Bystander Intervention Team. The Bystander Intervention Team is responsible for reinforcing the university’s zero tolerance stance on harassment, abuse and misconduct. The team attend late-night…

As we come to the end of 2023, 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…

Are you thinking about a career in nursing? London Higher is running a campaign to encourage more people to study nursing, and Roehampton is a great place to start. We are ranked top 10 in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024), and we offer a range of different courses; mental health nursing, children’s…

When is Graduation? Our upcoming Winter Graduation ceremonies will be held on 31 January 2024 Where is it? The ceremonies will be held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in Central London. How do I get there? The closest train station is Waterloo, followed by Waterloo East, Charring Cross, and Blackfriars. The closest tube…

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are technical qualifications that give you the right training, knowledge and essential skills that you will need when you get into a company, industry or workplace. If you’re interested in finding out more about HTQs, sign up to our webinar: ‘An introduction to Higher Technicals (HNC and HND)’ on Monday 4…

Photo by Alla Bohomolova These are many reasons why aspiring content creators should be on social media. Building a business, creating a personal brand, forming a network, establishing yourself as an authority or just finding a job – all of these can be done more effectively with social media, according to Will Gore, founder of…

Not sure how to kick off the December celebrations? Or do you just need some ideas for things to do and see across London this winter? We have got you covered, here is a list of some Christmassy and non-Christmassy activities to enjoy with friends or on your own! Christmas at Kew Gardens Kickstart your…