It’s May, which means we’re officially into this year’s exam season. It can be extremely difficult to study efficiently while maintaining a healthy mind during this time, so we’ve come up with a few tips to help you out.  Take regular breaks While studying for exams, people often try to study for long periods…

Whether this is a relationship with a parent, family member, best friend or sexual partner, the elements of a healthy relationship remain the same.  Ten signs you are in a healthy relationship The relationship makes you feel happier, overall.  All relationships go through bad times and can cause stress, but overall, a relationship should make…

My name is Tessa, I am a current (part-time) PhD student within the Department of Life Sciences. I am based in the Centre for Research in Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour and work with Dr Lewis Halsey and Dr Andrea Perna. I feel like I have the best PhD topic of all – king penguins! Where…

Spring migration is well under way, Swallows and Martins are back but long before most birds began to arrive, our Egyptian Geese at Digby started the ball rolling by hatching five cute goslings in the second week of March.  An introduced tropical species, these geese can breed at any time of the year even so…

What is an internship? Internships are opportunities to work in a professional environment, learn the tricks of the trade and be taught by industry professionals. They typically last between 3 and 12 months and by the end, either offer you a job or will have given you enough skills to continue working in the industry…

When deciding whether to move away from home for university, the answer for me was simple: no. I am lucky enough to have Roehampton 20-30 minutes away by bus, the University itself is extremely close to the centre of London, one of my favourite cities, and I am happy living at home as I have…

Hello again Roehampton! I have fond memories of the fun I had in your leafy nook of London. It’s Dr Sarah Walton here – I’m now a novelist, Doctor of Creative Writing, Digital Consultant, Coach and Public Speaker. You’ve been an important part of an exciting journey – which hasn’t finished yet! You were the…

1. When you have to work out how to explain to your friends from home exactly where in London the campus is. 2. When you find out that there is now a free shuttle bus from Barnes Station to campus for the students of today. 3. When you’re visiting campus the first time since graduating…

Our Alumni team recently caught up with MA Human Rights and International Relations alumna, Crystal Fickers. Why did you choose to study at Roehampton? I first studied in the UK for a short summer term study abroad course and had the most thrilling experience. After I returned I graduated with an undergraduate degree from a…

London is jam-packed with things to do and sights to see, from tourist musts to hidden gems. From the University of Roehampton, visiting all areas of London is made easy with public transport – our well-connected location gives you the option to hop on a bus, train or tube in minutes. While you’re out and…

Course offers are out and the countdown has started for students across the country who will be joining us at the University of Roehampton in September. Preparation is key to success in any new situation and the jump to university is no different, which is why we have compiled a list of actions that will…

Here are a list of essential accessories for every student. Let us know if you think we’ve missed anything by tweeting us @roehamptonuni. Contactless card An absolutely must-have! Contactless cards can be used in place of Oyster cards for London public transport, and are a quick way to pay for services, food and laundry around…