Are you thinking about a career in nursing? London Higher is running a campaign to encourage more people to study nursing, and Roehampton is a great place to start. We are ranked top 10 in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024), and we offer a range of different courses; mental health nursing, children’s…

When is Graduation? Our upcoming Winter Graduation ceremonies will be held on 31 January 2024 Where is it? The ceremonies will be held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in Central London. How do I get there? The closest train station is Waterloo, followed by Waterloo East, Charring Cross, and Blackfriars. The closest tube…

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are technical qualifications that give you the right training, knowledge and essential skills that you will need when you get into a company, industry or workplace. If you’re interested in finding out more about HTQs, sign up to our webinar: ‘An introduction to Higher Technicals (HNC and HND)’ on Monday 4…

Photo by Alla Bohomolova These are many reasons why aspiring content creators should be on social media. Building a business, creating a personal brand, forming a network, establishing yourself as an authority or just finding a job – all of these can be done more effectively with social media, according to Will Gore, founder of…

Not sure how to kick off the December celebrations? Or do you just need some ideas for things to do and see across London this winter? We have got you covered, here is a list of some Christmassy and non-Christmassy activities to enjoy with friends or on your own! Christmas at Kew Gardens Kickstart your…

Do you think you have the best room on campus? Perhaps you have a love for interior design or you have made your room completely your own, whatever it is, if you think it deserves winning 5 Crystal Palace vs Chelsea tickets for February 10 2024 or alternatively, a £150 Deliveroo voucher, enter a quick…

Sarah Farmer and Alfie Kimmins address UR students. Photo by Fiza Hussain. Working in publishing is not all about poring over manuscripts in search of the next Booker Prize winner. From running events to managing the media to producing the most marketable book cover, the world of publishing has a wide and varied roster of…

To celebrate National Engineering Day 2023, we caught up with Stephen Pretlove, Professor and Director of Sustainable Engineering, in a Q&A session to find out more about Roehampton’s new Sustainable Engineering and Technology programmes.   Stephen has been an academic for over 30 years and has worked in a number of UK built environment institutions….

Welcome to our Black History Month roundup. This post is a snapshot of a month filled with celebration, enlightenment, and inspiration. From illuminating conversations to important events, we’ve embraced the opportunity to hear from our community and created spaces to bring people together both online and offline.  Events   We started the month by discussing the…

The world of politics and policymaking may sound serious and dry, but success ultimately boils down to the ability to spin a great yarn. That was the message from author and broadcaster Sam Delaney, as he addressed University of Roehampton students. Delaney, a journalist and podcaster who has worked in multiple media, spoke to students…

If you’re interested in working in the heritage field but don’t know if you’re the right kind of person, have no fear. It’s a field that enthusiastically welcomes people from all walks of life, and there are many routes into rewarding jobs, according to Olivia Keegan Carr, a speaker from English Heritage. “There’s not a…

If you’ve ever thought about a career with the police, one local officer suggests you adopt the Nike philosophy. “Just do it,” said police officer Rachael Cumberbatch, when asked by a University of Roehampton student for advice on how to join the force. Cumberbatch was speaking at an interactive session delivered as part of the…