Written by Gilly King 2021 marks the centenary of Froebel College being at Roehampton. Roehampton University, as we know it today, evolved from four separate female teacher training colleges with long and unique histories. Whitelands College opened in 1841; first located on the Kings Road in Chelsea, the college moved to Putney in 1930 and…
COP26 and the marketization of climate policies: Forest are not just Carbon Stocks – they have rights
COP26 and the marketization of climate policies: Forest are not just Carbon Stocks – they have rights Written by Jérémie Gilbert, Professor of Human Rights Law From 1 – 12 November 2021, the UK is hosting the UN climate change conference, COP26, in Glasgow – during this summit, governments will have to set out…
In Perspective with Munirah Abdiwahid | Black History Month
By Elena Maria Edokpolor Pernia “I believe Black History Month to be important as it allows a light to be shed on the forgotten history of the Black community globally and educates not only Black people of their ancestors overlooked contributions to society but people from all different backgrounds” – Persia Armstrong-Russell As part of…
CareerFest 2021 | What to expect and how to get involved.
CareerFest is the Careers and Placements annual festival dedicated to employability. This year we will be running CareerFest from Monday 1 November to Friday 5 November. Prepare for your future with our dedicated Careers Webinars, Industry Insight Days, Employability webinars, Careers and Work Experience Appointments, Live Chat and more. Sessions will be available each day for…
COP 26: What is it? | Molly Scott-Cato
As the climate crisis soars to the top of people’s political concerns, we are hearing more and more about ‘the COP’ taking place in just a few days now in Glasgow. So what is the COP? What are its chances of success? And what would success look like? COP stands for ‘conference of the parties’….
6 ways to make the most of a Roehampton Open Day
1. Tour the campus During our Open Days, we offer a full tour of campus including both accommodation and facilities. We recommend taking lots of photos so that you have something to look back on and help you make a decision after attending the Open Day. 2. Ask lots of questions There is no such…
Black History Month 2021 | #ProudToBe
Here at the University of Roehampton we’ll be recognising Black History Month this October with a series of events on campus and online. The theme for Black History Month 2021 is ‘Proud To Be’. You can find out more here. You can find the full events list on the staff and student portal. Below is…
“Dear first-year me…”
With the beginning of a new academic year rolling in next month and many new students getting ready to join us at the University of Roehampton, we asked our current students what they would say to their first-year selves. We hope that their advice might be helpful for our new students preparing for their first…
Top Tips on Staying Organised at University from Day One | Geri Stidston
One of the many skills I will forever treasure from my time at university is how well I am now able to manage my time and space. As many students will tell you, it’s not always easy to keep on top of everything – but that’s completely normal and, in many cases, easy to turn…
The Road to Glasgow: Tracing the Footsteps of Climate Negotiators
By Zuzanna Soltysiak and Emma Carter With wildfires raging around the world and floods taking lives in Europe and Asia, the IPCCC released its recent report with a clear message: human activity is causing climate change and we need a major and systemic change to the way we live to protect our shared climate. As…
Getting ready to study Nutrition | School of Life and Health Sciences
You may want to start preparing and thinking about your degree in Nutrition and Health, and this blog will provide you with some ideas that for both new and continuing students. Don’t worry if you cannot find the time, we know many of you have a lot on your plate right now and these suggestions…
Hey Tim, it’s David here | A letter from a former student
Roehampton student David Driver-Gomm has just finished his Creative Writing degree and found a great job using the skills he acquired on the course. David has given us permission to share the thank-you letter he wrote to Dr Tim Atkins, his course convenor, below. Hey Tim It’s David here. Now the degree’s pretty much done,…