Starting Fresh & New Friends | Sara Joanna Kadja

The first year of university is a unique mix of excitement and apprehension, especially when you don’t know anyone! That was my reality when I kicked off my Psychology studies at Roehampton. My first few days I was worried that groups of friends would have already formed and that I would struggle to fit in….

Out of sight out of mind in the plastisphere?

For British Science Week at Roehampton, we recognise the work of Professor Anne Robertson from the School of Life and Health Sciences. Groundwater represents the largest reservoir of liquid fresh water on earth; globally 2.5 billion people exclusively depend on groundwater to meet their daily freshwater needs and groundwater ecosystems perform an essential ecosystem service…

A Deep Dive into the “Report and Support” Lifeline

The University of Roehampton has an ironclad promise to not just educate, but also to protect, respect, and uplift every student wandering its leafy paths. At the core of this promise lies a powerful tool: the “Report and Support” initiative. This initiative is seen across a multitude of universities across the United Kingdom, and it…

Smashing Stereotypes in Nutrition: Diverse Voices, Revolutionary Science

This week is #BritishScienceWeek and we are celebrating diverse voices in science, including academics at Roehampton’s School of Life and Health Sciences. In the dynamic world of nutrition, stereotypes that science is exclusive or limited to certain backgrounds are being challenged. No matter your interests, background, or career path, the narrative is changing, and inclusivity…