THE official GUIDE TO ROEHAMPTON STUDENTS’ UNION
WELCOME TO THE RSU
You’ve done it. You’re coming to Roehampton and we are excited to see you. You’re ready to start the brand new chapter in your life that is, of course, University. It may seem daunting, but these are exciting times and you are about to embark on possibly the best years of your life. You’ve done it. This guide has been woven together and crafted out of love and pure excitement by your
/ WHAT IS the RSU?
We’re made up of current students, recent graduates, representatives elected by you and our full time staff that are hand picked to make Roehampton Students’ Union the best it can be. You’re why we’re doing this. You are the RSU: as a Roehampton student you’re automatically a member of the RSU. It’s important to note that the RSU is independent from the University. We’re here to hold them to account, as well as provide you with support and entertainment. We can help you with anything and everything 2
Students’ Union team (that’s us). In these pages, you will find everything you need to know about your University, from your RSU team to your nights out. Have a flick through and enjoy taking in everything we have to offer.
and we’re also a very friendly bunch and love chatting… so come say hi! Get involved with us, shape your SU and make sure to speak to us regularly throughout your time at Roehampton, so we can do the best for you. Ultimately, our entire purpose is to serve you and make your student life as best as it can be. Your happiness is our goal. You’ll find out more about us and our individual RSU members throughout your University life but, for now, you are going to love it here and we cannot wait to make your acquaintance. Welcome to Roehampton!
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How am I represented? Everything we do is with the aim to make life better for you! Your Union is run democratically with three full-time officers and 24 part-time officers all elected by you annually. Together, all of our officers form the Student Union Council.
We’re here for you
Every step Of the way
SABBATICAL OFFICERS Hello friends! Congratulations on getting this far and welcome to the Roehampton family! I am Chuchu Nwagu and I am the President of your Students’ Union. I am one of your lead representatives in the Students’ Union alongside the Vice President Education and Vice President Community and Welfare. I am here to work with you, for you and alongside you on issues that you feel the Students’ Union should be tackling. Throughout the year, I will be running a number of campaigns alongside the other Sabbatical Officers and Part-Time Officers on a number of topics that students have asked us to look into. I am always here and ready to listen and 6
/CHUCHU NWAGU /RSU President chat with you, no matter what the conversation might be (and, if you’re lucky, tell you a few jokes), so get in touch. Together, we’ll make this year our best year yet and build the Students’ Union and University into one that represents us because we are one voice, one union and one Roehampton. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and if you see me around, please come and say hi! Best, Chuchu chuchu.nwagu@roehampton.ac.uk 020 8392 3607
/GEORGE WALKER /VP Community & Welfare Hey there, Well, isn’t this exciting? Your first year at Roehampton marks the beginning of an incredible journey. Whilst everyone here will be doing a degree, your time at Roehampton will be shaped and influenced by so much more. You are now part of a diverse and inclusive community, which may be much bigger than anything you have experienced before.
A little bit about my role… I have a focus on all things related to community and welfare. This year I will be running campaigns around mental health awareness, equality, liberation and much more. Roehampton’s community is diverse, with a strong focus around inclusivity and accessibility for all students. As such, I hope to give all students the chance to get involved within this community in any way that they can. Here at Roehampton, we have a focus on a sustainable future and I hope we can work together to create an environmentally friendly community. My role is to represent you, the students, in any way that I can. I’m always here and ready to listen so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. George george.walker@roehampton.ac.uk 020 8392 3068
HEY HEY, As VP Education, I will lobby the university for academic change, whether it be increasing the gap between assignment deadlines, organising official revision sessions or working on the attainment gap.
hope you are as excited as me, lets make your academic experience as best as it can be.
I will push for changes like these & more.
liam.parsons@roehampton.ac.uk 0208 392 3736
Remember, I am not only your VP Education, I am also the go to man, a guide, a supporter and a friend. I work for everyone at Roehampton, both on and off campus students, so do not hesitate to come and see me, even if it’s only to say hello.
I’m looking forward to meeting you and if you see me around make sure you say hi!
Naturally, students want to make positive change, so let’s work collectively. Contact me with any changes that you want to see and we can tackle it together. YOU are the boss, YOU decide what changes you want to see and I will do my utmost for these changes to come to light. I
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how am I represented?
/ Your College Representatives
Part-time OFFICERS
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Each college has a College President and, all of whom are full-time students who work for your Union on a voluntary basis. They are chosen by you in the annual elections and provide a link between you, the students, and the Sabbatical team. If you have any college specific issues that you think need to be addressed, these are the people to contact.
/TIA FORBES /DIGBY COLLEGE PRESIDENT
/THEO BENJAMIN /DIGBY DEPUTY COLLEGE PRESIDENT
/DANIEL O’DONOGHUE /FROEBEL COLLEGE PRESIDENT
/PENNY ELLIOTT- MILES /FROEBEL DEPUTY COLLEGE PRESIDENT
/SHAY PATEL /SOUTHLANDS COLLEGE PRESIDENT
/HELEN CANSDALE /SOUTHLANDS DEPUTY COLLEGE PRESIDENT
/KEVIN MUHIKA /WHITELANDS COLLEGE PRESIDENT
/TANYA ROBINSON /WHITELANDS DEPUTY COLLEGE PRESIDENT
how am I represented? Part-time OFFICERS As well as the Sabbatical team and College Presidents, the Student Council also includes 16 Part-time Officers who are responsible for more specific representation groups and, guess what, they are chosen through our annual election! These are this years part-time student volunteers representing the following groups:
/NAVYA CHATURVEDI /INTERNATIONAL OFFICER
/CIARA ANSLEY /LGBTQ+ OFFICER
/LILY CROZIER /GENDER EQUALIT Y OFFICER
/DRE MBWESE /BAME STUDENTS OFFICER
/MATTHEW DELICATE /ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
/BELINDA BRADLEY /STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OFFICER
/BETH AMOS /MENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
/JOSHUA MALONE /MOUNT CLARE SITE REP
/JORDAN HARRIS /SPORT ROEHAMPTON PRESIDENT - MALE
/KAYSH BROWN /SPORT ROEHAMPTON PRESIDENT - FEMALE
/ELIJAH GREY /TRANS STUDENT OFFICER
/SOPHIE HARRIS /POSTGRAD’ & MATURE STUDENT OFFICER
/JACOB COOPER-KING /MALE INTER-FAITH OFFICER
/RUTH CLEMENTS /FEMALE INTER-FAITH OFFICER
/KAREENA ALLFORD /STUDENTS WITH CARING RESPONSIBILITIES
/KATIE RICHARDS /OFF-CAMPUS OFFICER
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Shape your su RSU is a democratic organisation, but let us tell you what that means for you! It means we base all of our decisions on the feedback you give, it means you set the direction of your Union and, most importantly, it means that if you have an idea, there are lots of ways to let us know!
/ YOUR OFFICER TEAM One of the easiest ways to voice your opinion is to start up a conversation with a member of your RSU Officer team. The RSU President, Vice President Education and Vice President Community & Welfare are elected students who are working to help you make Roehampton the best place it can be for every student. They work alongside a team of 24 current students who are elected across different positions. Let them know what’s going on and how they can support you, follow them on our social media and pop into the office to say hi! / VOTE The Officer team are elected each year by the students, it’s really quick and easy and you willl definitely know when it’s going on. Look out for all our elections promotion in February and March to see who’s put themselves forward for positions (it could be you!) and to make sure you vote. They put forward manifestos and pledges and you vote for whoever puts forward the ideas you want to see implemented the most. We also hold votes throughout the year on issues that you raise, so if you want us to hold a vote on something close to your heart, let us know. / ideas Student ideas are one of the main ways we know what is important to you, and what we should be working on. If you have an idea about RSU, or the University, then pop it on our ideas page roehamptonstudent.com/ideas / pop in and see us Come and visit us in the RSU offices, based in Froebel campus, to talk to an officer or staff member. You will often see us out and about round campus, so feel free to stop for a chat! roehamptonstudent.com/whoweare 11
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OUR OBJECTIVES
/ liam Assignment Spacing Revision Sessions Keep Wednesday Afternoons Free (KWAF) Unique Grade Calculator Career Fest
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/ CHUCHU Celebrating the diversity of all students Inclusive Students’ Union Campaigning on issues that matter the most to you (THE students)
/ george Build a bigger Union; more students involved in our democracy The ROCs initiative (Reps for Off-Campus) Reaching out to students living offcampus Empower students to become leaders
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/ Programme reps
A voice for your classmates
Programme reps For every subject taught at Roehampton, there is the opportunity to become a Programme Rep, all of whom play a vital role in representing the views of your fellow coursemates to both academic and Union staff. Department reps Department Reps are just like Programme Reps, but represent everyone within a department instead of just a programme of study. A variety of major decisions are made at department level and having your views represented is vital.
WHAT WOULD I DO ? The role of Reps is to represent the views of students to academics and administrators within the University of Roehampton. As a Rep, you can suggest changes to programmes of study based on students’ feedback. Our role at RSU is to fully support those of you who want to become a rep by offering training before you take up the role and support throughout the year – as well as a nice hoodie! WHY BE A REP?
BECOMING A REP Simply let your lecturer know that you are interested, say a few words to your class mates about why you are the best candidate to represent them, and they will vote for who they think is the best fit to represent them. If you have any questions about being a rep, pop in or email us at studentvoice@roehampton.ac.uk or chat to your Department Rep!
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You get to directly shape the student experience whilst developing key transferable skills that look great on a CV! You also get to be that cool person who helps others on your course get the most out of their university experience.
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Academic Advice & Support ACADEMIC ADVICE & SUPPORT
HOUSING ADVICE
EMPLOYMENT LAW
The most important part of your time at University is your education. The RSU can provide free and independent advice and support to all students who study at Roehampton, whether that is concerning academic issues that arise on a day to day basis, or more serious complaints and academic appeal advice. Housing Student housing is of major importance while you are here at Roehampton – it offers you security and a place away from the outside world. The RSU is here to provide an independent and supportive service that will help you make sure that the place you call home feels like home. We can support you through a wide range of issues to make sure things go right, but will always be on hand for you if things do go wrong. Money & Finance Support
FINANCE ADVICE
AND MORE... Roehampton Students’ Union advice service is expanding to help provide students with free, professional, independent advice & support on a wide range of areas. From September, the Advice Service will have a dedicated adviser who will deliver advice to students in the following areas.
University is not cheap. The RSU is here to help you gain the relevant information and advice when you find your University experience is getting a little too costly, as well as when you experience any financial issues in general. Disciplinary Advice & Support Sometimes issues occur, mistakes happen and you find yourself in trouble. We at the RSU are on hand to help you deal with disciplinary cases both academic and nonacademic. We will support you from start to finish and will advise you throughout. CMA & OIA guidance & Support The RSU is dedicated to you getting the best student experience possible and as students you have rights under both the Consumer Market’s Authority and the Office of Independent Adjudication. Students are offered both the power and support to make sure they get the student experience they deserve and are entitled to, and we at the RSU will support you every step of the way. Whatever the issue, big or small, you’ll get the support from the RSU to help you realise your potential and make the most of your university experience. For more information on our services, as well as who we are accredited to, please visit: roehamptonstudent.com/support Get in touch at SU.ADVICE@ROEHAMPTON.AC.UK 17
/ JOINING A SOCIETY It’s a great way to meet new people, gain new skills and make the most of all that university life has to offer – so don’t be scared, and get involved!
Need more info? Visit: roehamptonstudent. com/societies Email: societies@ roehampton.ac.uk Simply pop into the RSU reception to find out more!
we have nearly 50 societies so get stuck in
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Roehampton offers lots of opportunities for you to enjoy student life away from the textbooks. We like to think that we have something for everyone - and if we don’t we can help you to develop new activities that you’re passionate about. All our societies are run by student committees who volunteer to bring these activities to you. They are open to all students, whether you live on or off campus or have just begun university or are in your final year.
Through societies, campaign and peer support groups, the RSU empowers students to make change in their communities. All of these groups are run by students alongside their studies and provide you with a wide array of opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun. It’s an experience not to be missed, and one of the most exciting and memorable parts of your university experience.
• Look through our Societies Website – what are you interested in? • Fresher’s Fair – Join up to try as many different societies as possible. University is a great chance to try something completely different, so always push yourself and try something completely new or crazy. You never know – you may love it! • Go along to as many different introduction events as possible – your first two weeks are for you to try out as many different experiences as possible, and meet lots of people. You can then decide what societies you are going to join later on. • Send a message to the society and express interest – all our societies are welcoming to new students, and will usually meet with you beforehand so you don’t have to go in on your own. • Ask your lecturers what academic societies are available – many departments have a society linked to them who organise socials, activities and talks. It’s a great way to learn more about your subject and get to know your course mates better. • Bring your equipment with you! Think you want to join the Music Society? Then bring your instrument! Want to take part in ballet? Then bring your pointe shoes!
• Missed out on Fresher’s Fair in September? Don’t worry, you can join societies any time of the year, or pop along to our Re-Fresher’s Fair in January. • Can’t find what you’re interested in? Think we are missing a trick? Then set up a society yourself! Just pop into the RSU for a chat, and we can see if we can support you in making things happen!
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Can’t find a society that you want to join? Why not set up your own society?
A-z of our Societies
find the society that is right for you at freshers fair on 21st September they will all be there
ABSOC Society ACS Society Animal Welfare Society BBoy/KPop Dance (B.K.D) Business Society Chinese Society Christian Union Comic Book and Manga Society Cryptology Society Dance Society Dance Team Disney Society Fashion Society Film Society First Aid and St Johns Society First Love Society Gaming Society Hellenic Society Hindu Society Historical & Classics Society ISOC (Islamic Society) Kharis on Campus Society Law Society LGBTQ Society Linguistics Society Mental Health Network Nepalese Society Off-Campus Network Photography Society Pole Fitness Society Raising and Giving (R.A.G) Society Refugee Action Society Rock and Metal Society Roehampton Coexist Society Roehampton Music Society Roehampton Players Society Roehampton S.T.A.R Society RoeHogwarts Society RoePaul’s Drag Society Sikh Society Somali Society SSOAP Society UR Writing Society Third Row Dance Society Universal Black Minds Society
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/ Which leader are you?
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/ level up Level Up is a series of workshops throughout the year that focus on topics that help you become a bit wiser savvier and better-rounded. Level Up aims to equip you with all the skills you need in order to be a successful student, employee, boss and allround brilliant person. We will be running a number of sessions throughout the year with the focus ranging from Productivity to Emotional Intelligence. We will also be inviting some guest speakers to deliver sessions on their specialist topics.
/ Sign up now To sign up for upcoming workshops visit:
roehamptonstudent.com/training Contact our Volunteering and Skills Coordinator on volunteering@roehampton.ac.uk for more information You can also like our FB @Roevolunteering and Twitter @RSUvolunteering
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“Through volunteering, I learnt the importance of working in a community with like-minded people who genuinely care about the work they do and the mark they leave on the world.” You can also keep up to date with new opportunities by following us @roevolunteering (Facebook) and @RSUvolunteering (twitter).
Don’t see anything that suits you? Get in touch at volunteering@roehampton.ac.uk to discuss your options.
You can view our volunteer opportunities by visiting roehamptonstudent.com/volunteering and creating a profile.
/ There is a volunteer opportunity waiting for you, come and find it.
/ Volunteering
Roehampton students volunteered over 1000 hours last year in a variety of settings. Our volunteers raise thousands of pounds for charity, are part of our amazing Welcome Crew, work with children with special educational needs, save the planet with Growhampton, are elected part time officers and lead fellow students up Mt. Kilimanjaro. Volunteering whilst at University is diverse, enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. You not only grow your CV, skills and experience but you grow as a person.
“Volunteering took me out of myself and helped me see the bigger the picture.”
“My confidence and leadership skills have really been enhanced and it’s opened up so many opportunities to help me pursue my future career and meet new people.”
/RAG up Kilimanjaro
/RAG At Freshers’ Fair 2017
/ RAG Raising and Giving RAG stands for Raise and Give and is your way of fundraising for some amazing charities while at University through parties, events, expeditions and more. This years’ events will include Lost, Jailbreak, Skydiving and a handful of surprise events! Last year, a group of 22 students climbed Kilimanjaro and Snowdon for Dig Deep, and this year there will be further opportunities to get involved in breathtaking challenges in aid of great causes. The beauty of RAG is that everyone can get involved and every contribution counts. Whether it’s volunteering on the RAG committee and planning the events, coming along on bucket raids or just simply donating what you can, you are making a huge change. Keep an eye out and an ear to the ground to learn more about all the activities we will be running! Follow us on RAGrsu on Facebook to hear what we are up to and to get involved. 23
/ off-campus network off-campus student? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered If you’re a student living off-campus in your first year, we are running the ROCs (Reps for Off-Campus) initiative to give off-campus students the best first year possible. You will meet other students living off-campus and will be introduced to a Rep who is already studying here. Your ROC will help you settle in to University life, introduce you to new people, guide you around Roehampton and give you the opportunity to make friends, socialise and have fun during your first few weeks at Uni!
Over the year, we will be running monthly off campus events, and send out a bi-weekly newsletter to keep you up to date on what’s going on on campus. We also have an Off-Campus committee that you can check in with regularly if you’re struggling, who may be able to direct you in the right direction for support. You can find out more here: roehamptonstudent.com/offcampusnetwork or email us at offcampusnetwork@roehampton.ac.uk Want to get involved with our Off-Campus Network? Got some amazing ideas? Get in touch!
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Offering something for everyone We aim to offer a wide range of activities for all, whether it is elite performance, competitive sport or recreational, social activities and fitness classes that you can drop into when it suits you.
/ Sport Roehampton Sport Roehampton offers a wide range of sports and clubs for its students. We currently run over 30 clubs and most teams are entered into the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions, as well as a number of regional championships. Sport Roehampton makes use of on-campus facilities as well as excellent local off-campus sports facilities, all within walking distance from the University. If you are a talented sports person, you may also be eligible for a Sport Scholarship. Scholars receive financial assistance as well as sports science and nutritional advice and support. Recent scholars include International standard Rowers and Rugby Union players as well as Fencers who have represented Great Britain.
To see the list of up to date activities and to find out more, visit the student portal, or follow us on social media.
roehampton.ac.uk/student-life/sport-roehampton/
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
/ Sport & Active Communities
/ Coach Education & Volunteering Opportunities We also provide a range of courses for you to get coaching qualifications and develop personal skills. If you’re doing a sports-related course, this would be ideal but we also encourage those who just like the sound of these opportunities or want to try something new to take part in, too. There are lots of ways you can get involved through volunteering at the university and with local community partners.
/ Events We run a number of big events throughout the year for all students to get involved in, including Varsity, Frigby, Sports Awards and the Annual 5k and 10k Runs. Varsity is the biggest sporting event in the calendar and sees Roehampton take on Buckinghamshire New University in a range of sports to win the coveted RoeBuck trophy (Roehampton are currently in the lead, 5-1!).
/ Play roehampton Play Roehampton offers you a way of getting more active, and there are many ways that those new to physical activity can get involved in something fresh and exciting. We offer a ’Learn to’ programme for those that are complete beginners, as well as many casual opportunities to try something you may have never even considered before. These activities are a great way to socialise, and being active can have a real impact on your physical wellbeing, as well as supporting good mental wellbeing too.
/ gym roehampton Gym Roehampton is the on-campus gym run by Nuffield Health. Our newly expanded gym space has been kitted out with the latest equipment, is staffed by experts in their field and offers a wide range of fitness classes for all levels, including a fantastic new virtual offer from huge fitness brand Les Mills. Classes span many disciplines, from dance, functional, strength, cardio and HIIT workouts - there’s classes for all! Full weekly up to date timetables are online, offered on a PYGO or monthly/annual membership basis, and are open to all. Look out for great membership offers, especially in the first week of term when the best deals will be available.
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/ fresh network
Ever fancied yourself as the next big TV presenter? Or the next exciting voice in radio? Or the next leading writer for a newspaper or magazine? Fresh Media is made up of three mediums: TV, Radio and Magazine. If you love any of the three, have a talent for one or want to develop existing skills, want to begin your career in media or just want to try something new, then Fresh Network is for you.
/ fresh mag Our magazine is free, with all features written by students, where anyone can contribute. Bloggers, columnists, feature writers, cartoonists and any other type of writer are all welcome!
/ Fresh Air Radio Broadcast from our studio every day throughout term time! If you’re a confident speaker and see yourself as the next Nick Grimshaw or like the sound of producing behind the scenes, get in touch!
/ fresh tv You’ll notice Fresh TV out and about with their cameras during all of our big RSU events. They’re always looking for people to join them behind and in front of the camera. There will also be a bigger focus on YouTube this year, so any vloggers or aspiring YouTubers, join us!
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/ Growhampton
/ What We Are About Growhampton is a sustainability initiative with a big focus on food growing. It was established in 2013 and was initially funded by the NUS Student Green Fund. Growhampton is delivered by Roehampton Students’ Union in partnership with the University of Roehampton. / On Your Doorstep
We have our own CHICKENS on campus.
We run The Hive Café, where you can grab a great coffee and lunch and socialise or study. We have loads of events going on and volunteering opportunities for you to get involved with – try something new, make new friends and build employability skills for your CV!
“Although it’s easy to presume that a project titled Growhampton would be run by a group of ‘tree hugging hippies’, a misconception that I myself had, Growhampton is an environmental initiative that works towards building a sustainable campus while improving the student experience. Whilst the people at Growhampton may be trying to save the planet, it’s not through hugging trees. It’s through practical, creative and sustainable initiatives that have a positive impact on the campuses on which you will be studying. I’d encourage any of you who are considering getting involved with Growhampton to jump straight in; the staff are super friendly and it’s a great way to meet new people whilst you are helping to build a better Roehampton community, as well as taking active steps to improve your wellbeing. Give it a grow!“ George Walker Community and Welfare 30
We grow and sell FRESH PRODUCE from our growing spaces.
We have student led GROWING spaces on campus.
give it a grow!
How can I get stuck in? • Learn to Grow Help manage our edible campus.
• Blog Write content for our web page - we love a good recipe!
• Harvest Morning Pick, pack and sell the veg we grow.
• soil in the city Providing food education to children in our local community.
• Chickens Feed and care for our friendly and beautiful hens.
• Project Grow Enjoy some gardening with the elderly in our local community.
• This is Our Jam Our new student enterprise! We make chutney, cordials and other goodies.
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/ The hive cafe The Hive Café is a unique venue on campus that enables organic, ethical and local food to be both affordable and accessible. It is the social enterprise element of the Growhampton programme. The café is built out of repurposed shipping containers and provides a relaxed space to get away from it all.
Best coffee on campus, made with love
The only independent cafe on campus, and it’s run by your students’ union.
Vegan & gluten free options
We are a social enterprise so every penny you spend goes to the continuation of Growhampton, our edible campus and sustainable food project.
Breakfast menu Homemade pastries Hot & cold meals made from scratch
The feel good bakery sandwiches Smoothies & cold drinks Voted best food outlet on campus
open 8.30am - 4.00pm Home of
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/ The Feel Good Bakery The Hive stocks sandwiches from the Feel Good Bakery. They are an amazing company. “For every Feel Good sandwich you buy, a child in need of food will receive a free meal. That’s it. Simple. One Small Sandwich for man, one giant sandwich for mankind.”
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/ your welfare Built with you, for you. The University of Roehampton has numerous services that are here to make sure your time at Roehampton is the best it can possibly be. These range from services in accommodation, finance and your physical, sexual and mental health.
/ Say Hello! Each of these departments are here to help and make every moment you have the best and most rewarding time you can possibly have. Say hello to any of the team – never be shy to drop any of us a message! Your well-being and health is paramount and we’re here to ensure it stays that way.
How Can We Help?
/ Student Medical Centre 9:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time. 0208 392 3679 This is a NHS service for all Roehampton students within the practice area. It is a nurse-led service, which means you will be seen quickly and efficiently. They will provide you with treatment themselves or may refer you to a GP or other service if needs be for further/ alternative treatment. / Employability Roehampton Careers Services Careers@roehampton.ac.uk 020 8392 3040 The Employability and Entrepreneurship Team are enthusiastic about helping their students in making decisions about future jobs, education and career development schemes.
/ Welfare & Well-being Health&wellbeing@roehampton.ac.uk 0208 392 3204 We support students’ experiencing difficulties, which may affect their studies, social life or University life in general. We deal with issues ranging from bullying, drug and alcohol problems, relationship issues, mental health issues and other issues. How you are mentally, psychologically and emotionally matters to us. You can email us at any time or come along to our drop-in sessions at a time that best suits you. We are here for you, so your convenience is paramount. 34
How Can We Help?
/ Accommodation Services Accommodation@roehampton.ac.uk 020 8392 3166 The accommodation team are here to help you find the best off-campus accommodation and private housing during your studies, as well as helping with on-campus accommodation issues. They offer information and guidance about accommodation issues you may have with your on-campus and off-campus accommodation.
/ Disability & Dyslexia Services Disability Service: Disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk 0208 392 3636 This service provides support to students with physical, mobility, medical, sensory and mental health needs, as well as those with autism and/or Asperger’s. Dyslexia Service: Dyslexia@roehampton.ac.uk 0208 392 3860 This service provides support and advice to students with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD.
/ Funding Roehampton Student Finance Studentfinance@roehampton.ac.uk 0208 392 3090 The team are here to help you with any funding queries you might have whilst you are studying at Roehampton, providing guidance on UK/EU student loans and US Federal Aid applications. They will also offer advice on the availability of grants, scholarships and other discretionary funding that might be available to you as a student.
/ Chaplaincy Chaplaincy@roehampton.ac.uk 0208 392 3185 Facebook/RoehamptonChaplaincy We’re here for everyone, building a loving community at Roehampton through prayer and worship, tea and cake, and volunteering and campaigning – in good times and in bad. Get in touch via phone or email or drop into our main event of the week: the Community Lunch at 12:30pm-2:30pm on Tuesdays in Erasmus House, Digby Stuart College.
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/ RSU EVENTS
Feature Events / Our biggest productions of the year fit under Feature Events. You will be thrown straight into Freshers’ Week on your arrival, our biggest event package of the year. To finish off the year in style, a 15-hour festival event comes to campus in the form of RSU Summer Ball. Previous headliners include Ella Eyre, Tinie Tempah, The Wombats and even Calvin Harris. Who will headline your years at Roehampton?!
Love London / We are on the doorstep of one of the greatest cities in the world and here at RSU, we intend to help you experience the best parts of it. From West-End theatre trips to crazy golf in Shoreditch to fully taking over trampoline parks, Love London has something for everyone.
Fundraisers / Calling all charitable students! Whether you join our RAG society or simply take on fundraising all by yourself, we can give advice and guidance on how to run a fundraiser. Or, even easier than that, just turn up and take part in one of our many fundraisers to play your part for local, national and international charities. 36
We host over 250 events each and every year. Over the summer we have been busy planning the schedule for the year ahead and we’re super excited. We have also created our new RSU Events brand. This splits our events roster into seven categories. Look out for our logo showing our official events and to get a taste of all that we can offer…
Conferences / Over the last three years, RSU Conferences have become a staple in our events calendar. The days aim to inspire and educate different groups of students with workshops and worldclass speakers. First up this year, look out for our annual BAME Leaders conference coming in November.
De-Stress / Lectures, coursework, revision, exams. Enough to stress anybody out. That’s why we run our De-Stress programme, where we aim to release some of the tension in the busy periods of university life. Look out for our on-campus spa days, learn-2-grow sessions and puppy rooms (yes that is a room full of puppies).
Trips / If you fancy a longer break from University life, our trips are just for you. We run weekends away to Europe’s best cities, along with longer breaks like our ski trip, for all the budding Shaun Whites out there.
/ Nightlife The nights out we offer play a big role in our events package. We run weekly and monthly club nights on and off-campus that will be sure to get you dancing the night away.
Monday / Monthly the Clapham Grand
WEDNESDAY / weekly FEZ CLUB
We take over Clapham Grand once a month on a Monday night, bringing you a classic club night in one of London’s hotspots. With around 1,100 Roehampton students attending each time, The Clapham Grand is one of our busiest and best nights. Cheap drinks, a huge dance floor and raised platforms are also thrown into the mix to ensure the night is one you’ll always remember. We will also provide free transport to and from The Grand every night out!
Without fail, each week Fez Club will be the much-needed mid-week release from any study stress you might have. Fez Club, Putney, often appears on ‘best clubs in London’ shortlists, making it one of our most popular events on our ever growing event calendar. Exclusively ours every Wednesday, you can party safe in mind that the club is filled with Roehampton students only. The DJ will take you through the night across an eclectic mix of club classics, R ‘n’ B, Hip Hop and, well pretty much anything you wish to request! And, of course, we will provide free transport to and from the venue.
Friday / weekly the bop /Friday Fancy dress
/Fez Club
Thursday / Weekly Thirsty thursdays They do say Thursdays are the new Fridays! Check out our Thirsty Thursday schedule online to see what is happening and when, but be sure not to miss our infamous Karaoke sessions with great prizes and your chance to grab those 15-minutes of fame you’ve always wanted. Thirsty Thursday is hosted on campus, 8 ‘til late, every Thursday in The Union Bar at Froebel College.
The Bop is part of Roehampton culture and by the time you’ve graduated, you will be in love with it and have more than one tale to tell about your nights at The Bop. It’s our biggest regular night on campus, every week on Fridays throughout the academic year. It’s a club night right on your doorstep, offering a different theme each week where you and your flat mates can go in fancy dress and have a great time doing so. Spread over two rooms, there is music for everyone’s tastes, from club classics to a huge slice of cheese to rock and indie anthems. The Bop will quickly find a prized place deep in your heart. 37
Colleges at Roehampton are the living and learning communities of its students and compete to earn points for various activities. Yep, just like Hogwarts.
/ College cup
Southlands Sharks
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Whitelands Badgers
Home to the Sharks, Southlands is the smallest college on campus but only in numbers, not in spirit. They pride themselves on their strong sense of community and aim to bring the College Cup back to the home of the Sharks.
Badgers may look cute and innocent, but they’re really fierce creatures able to take on animals much larger than themselves. That spirit is found in Whitelands throughout, not just in College Cup events.
Froebel Zebras
Digby Stuart Lions
Froebel Zebras lie at the heart of campus, with the RSU offices and the Student’s Union Bar. They pride themselves on commitment and a determination that team work makes the dream work and they want to keep the title this year.
Digby Stuart is the biggest college of the four and have a roaring pride. A real familial attitude is found in all of Digby – as well the pride of lions. They narrowly lost out last year are determined to win back the cup this time round.
Want to win?
While you are at Roehampton, your triumphs and engagement will earn you college points. At the end of the year, the college with the most points will be awarded the College Cup!
Need More Help? Contact your College President or Deputy President for further details. Take a look back to page 8 to see who represents you. 39
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