The University of Roehampton is comprised of four colleges and is therefore a collegiate university, one of only thirteen in the UK and eighty worldwide. When joining Roehampton, you will quickly discover that college pride is a massive part of campus life, complete with rivalries, chants and events. An easy way to think about the…
Steven Taggart | Spotlight
Spotlight returns with an in-depth interview with Whitelands College Life Development Officer and winner of the 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Special Thanks and Recognition Award at the Professional Services and Colleges Staff awards on June 7th 2023, Steven Taggart. Watch the interview below.
A-Z of the University of Roehampton
To help you all get to know your new home and workplace, we’ve put together a handy A-Z of all things Roehampton. A – Alumni We know some of you are only just starting your Roehampton journey, but we have some incredible former students that are out there making us proud every single day. Discover…
Roehampton Internship Scheme | Zahra Afshani | Work Experience & Placements team
Meet Zahra Afshani, a proactive and driven student at the University of Roehampton who embarked on personal and professional growth through the Roehampton Internship Scheme. Zahra’s story is a testament to the value of dedication, skill development, and making the most of the opportunities presented. Her successful internship experiences allowed her to excel academically…
Cost of Living Support
At Roehampton, we are committed to supporting our students with the cost of living, including hardship funding, a free bus service, affordable accommodation, as well as bursaries and scholarships. Below, we have listed some of the advice and support available to our students. Student Hardship Fund We know that sometimes things can be difficult financially, and…
Professional Services and Colleges Staff Awards
On Wednesday 7th June, over 150 Professional Services and Colleges Staff descended on the Portrait Room to celebrate their colleagues at the inaugural Professional Services and Colleges Staff Awards. There was a fantastic celebratory spirit and a great deal of chatter as colleagues took some well deserved time out to enjoy a BBQ and wellbeing…
£10k Giveaway | Santander Brighter Futures Grant
The Brighter Futures Grants is a new initiative, developed in partnership with Santander Universities, aimed at providing students with funding to support their studies. The grants can be spent on a variety of purposes including on living expenses such as accommodation and bills, or on study resources such as laptops, textbooks and stationery to aid…
Kathankumar Joshi | Alumni Stories
Meet University of Roehampton alumni Kathankumar Joshi, who has recently graduated from his MBA with Professional Placement. Kathankumar started his course in January 2021 and enthusiastically engaged in the Postgraduate Placement Preparation Module in his first year of studies. As a result, and despite a challenging placement search in a competitive labour market, Kathankumar was…
Hong Kong Baptist University Journalism Students Visit University of Roehampton London
Journalism students from Hong Kong Baptist University recently joined Senior Lecturer, Dr Ping Shum, on a visit to the University of Roehampton in London. The visit provided the students with a unique opportunity to explore the state-of-the-art Sir David Bell Building and connect with students in Roehampton’s MA Journalism programme. The students travelled to…
Josh and Grace | The Roehampton Podcast
Josh Goddard and Grace Ward are in the studio for this episode of the The Roehampton Podcast. As two-thirds of the Roehampton Students’ Union events team they discuss the upcoming Summer Ball and everything that goes into organising such an iconic event. Book your Summer Ball tickets here.
Class of 2023: Photography Exhibition
The exhibition, Class of 2023: Photography Exhibition, will be presented in the gallery space and atrium of the David Bell Building at the University of Roehampton. The work featured in this exhibition has been created by final year students who will graduate in 2023. The exhibition will run from Friday 12 May until Friday June…
Simon and Treya | The Roehampton Podcast
The latest episode of The Roehampton Podcast features the Head of Froebel College, Simon Dorman, and current Whitelands May Monarch, Treya Lufu. In this episode we discuss Simon’s upcoming participation in the London Marathon, racing on behalf of the University and raising money for Treya’s chosen May Monarch charities. We also discuss this year’s May…