Hello Everyone! I’m Mariam, a first year Adult Nursing student based at the Croydon campus. This is a day in my life as a commuting student. Typically my day begins with a prayer then I usually do a home workout to give me a boost of energy in the morning. I have my breakfast, my…

At the University of Roehampton, London our Nutrition and Health students participated in a hands-on practical session focusing on the microscopic examination and identification of fungi using Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) staining. This vital staining technique, which combines the clearing properties of lactophenol with the staining abilities of cotton blue, allowed students to observe the…

We are constantly being told to eat less meat, fear sugar, mind the ultra-processed food, but we need a variety of food so we can function and thrive. So how about, rather than focusing on what to avoid, we focus on WHAT TO EAT MORE OF. Here are 4 ideas to give your diet a…

You might have heard that antibodies are passed from mother to baby during pregnancy through the bloodstream and placenta. But did you know that a mother’s microbiome might also shape a baby’s immune system, protecting it from harmful pathogens and infections? In fact, your microbiome could have an impact on the chances of your baby…

Dr Melissa Jogie, an Associate Professor at the School of Education, University of Roehampton, has been conducting impactful research on homelessness in London. Her journey began with a BIG South London Innovation Voucher (£5K) partnership with Sutton Night Watch Homeless Charity, which kickstarted her research interest in homelessness. This fruitful collaboration has since blossomed, with…

On Tuesday 28 May 2024, Roehampton came together to celebrate a remarkable group of students who have shown great dedication to their future careers. Whether it’s getting involved in community service, engaging in extracurricular activities, balancing term-time employment or participating in Roehampton leadership roles and projects, these students have shown determination and optimism throughout their…

Three Roehampton journalism students worked with the British Society of Magazine Editors to help stage one of the society’s main events of the year, the BSME Talent Awards. Third-year students Nyela Walker and Selena Williams, and second-year student Casey Brockbank, worked late into the evening at the June 4 event, which was hosted by Radio 1 DJ…

Returning for a second year, staff came together from across the university for the Professional Services and Colleges Staff Awards. This year the event took place on 5th June in Southlands with colleagues enjoying a fantastic BBQ provided by Elior in the Quad before moving to the Chapman Hall for the ceremony. There was a…