The University of Roehampton was delighted to host an event at the prestigious House of Lords to celebrate 20 years of supporting London communities through partnership.
The University Chancellor, Baroness Sandip Verma, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Jean-Noël Ezingeard, welcomed over 150 guests to the House of Lords to recognise and promote the importance of partnership between the University and businesses, charities, schools and faith communities in skills and workforce and development for the capital.
Guests enjoyed all that spring weather had to offer, with hailstorms giving way to sunshine views across the Thames from the historic Palaces of Westminster.
As well as speeches from the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, guests were addressed by Fleur Anderson, the MP for Putney, Roehampton and Southfields who voiced the important role Roehampton University played in the local community. Guests networked to find out more about key Roehampton projects that are delivering tangible outcomes for local, and global communities.
Projects such as:
I-CAN – a new partnership with the NHS and local charities to support care leavers with a dedicated short course to prepare them for an apprenticeship in the health and social care sector.
The Roehampton Law Clinic, which provided £50,000 of free legal advice to the local community in 2022/23 across family, housing, and consumer issues.
Partnership with MIND to deliver art-based mental health programmes to enhance support for individuals with severe mental health needs.
Part of wider celebrations to mark to 20-year anniversary of Roehampton’s university status, the event was attended by civic and corporate leaders, charities, employers such as the NHS and London schools, Santander Universities, Crystal Palace Football Club and alumni, supporters, and staff.
Speaking at the event, Baroness Verma said: “I am delighted to welcome the University of Roehampton in my capacity as Chancellor to this iconic venue. I am proud to be part of Roehampton’s ongoing legacy, and to support the great work achieved now and in the future through partnerships and alliances that resonates here in London, across the UK and overseas.”
Professor Jean-Noël Ezingeard added; “We are honoured to be hosted at the House of Lords to recognise the achievements of our staff, alumni, and partners in addressing the great challenges of our time through effective and impactful partnership working. As Roehampton marks its 20th anniversary as an independent university, we also honour our extensive 180-year heritage of fostering education and development for local and international communities. We are keen to continue this legacy, anticipating the difference we can make in the decades to come through our collective endeavour.”
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