We are a new society run by nutrition students Bells, Jemma, and Rupan. We want to bring together the staff and students at Roehampton University to celebrate food and learn and discuss what it means to be healthy. A healthy life looks different to everyone, and we want to hear what it means to you! …
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Joanna Briggs | Alumni Stories
Joanna Briggs graduated from Roehampton in 2017, and was then elected to the role of Vice-President of Education in the Roehampton Students’ Union. Since then, Joanna has gone on to work in the finance industry, alongside founding her own Social Enterprise: What Matters CIC. She recently caught up with us about her time at Roehampton,…
Anant Naik | Alumni Stories
Anant Naik graduated from Roehampton in 2009 and then went on to work for the Roehampton Students’ Union for two years as a sabbatical officer. Since then, he has gone on to work in a number of roles within the charity and not-for-profit sector, including his current role as Head of Marketing and Communications at…
50 songs to consider for Karaoke Night
Welcome back! Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year with your family and friends. Now that we are all back on campus and classes are back in full swing, the University’s social events are also back! Personally, one of my favourite weekly events is the karaoke night every Thursday in the Union…
“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…
Top Tips from a Graduate to a Fresher: How to Make the Most Out of Your Time at University | Geri Stidston
After handing in my final piece of work after studying for four years, I have been feeling very nostalgic and grateful to have had such a great time at university. However, that does not go without saying that I have certainly had my ups and downs; it has all been one, big learning experience…
Growhampton supporting the community | Volunteers’ Week
Volunteers’ Week, which ran from 1 – 7 June, thanks all those that freely give their time to their community. We celebrated our staff, students and alumni for their work as keyworkers and volunteers during this pandemic. Growhampton in particular has made a significant contribution. Growhampton is a sustainability initiative which aims to engage students…
Growing Ancient Grains in the City | Growhampton
The grow-your-own movement is so much more than carrots and kale. In the leafy suburbs of south-west London students on a university campus have been busy cultivating ancient grains. In the act of re-imagining the city, youth volunteers for Growhampton, a student-led food-growing initiative for Roehampton Students’ Union (SU), show that peri-urban spaces are well-suited…
Veganuary Recipes | The Hive Café
Are you taking part in Veganuary? Need a little direction? Well, look no further because here are some cheap, quick and easy ideas. Whatever your reasoning for taking part it’s a great way to get creative and experiment with some new recipes, so get stuck in! Sweet Potato Chilli Ingredients: 1 large onion 4 cloves…
What does a students’ union do?
If you’ve been researching universities, you’ve probably already heard quite a bit about students’ unions – and probably most of what you’ve heard relates to bars, club nights and entertainment. While it’s true that putting on events is a big part of what a students’ union (or SU, for short) does, they also have roles…
10 key dates of the final semester
Summer is here, and with it comes the final semester of 18/19 and a whole host of events. From College football matches to black tie dinners, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the last months of this incredible academic year. Have a read through, make notes in your diary, and come celebrate with us!…