Posted: 26 October 2012
Arguing that women’s experience of religion is still marked by some elements of subordination and passivity, Professor Tina Beattie writes about the ‘quiet transformation’ that is taking place through women’s increasing activity as scholars of religion and through their ‘grass-roots experience’ (The Tablet, 8 Sept. 2012). This was the background, context and inspiration for the 3-day conference that she has organised with Dr Simonetta Calderini, ‘Women, Authority and Leadership in Christianity and Islam (Roehampton, Sept. 2012). With speakers from Africa, the Middle East, USA, Europe and Australia, this major conference will examine the spaces that women are making in those religions in the contemporary world. ‘What the papers have in common,‘ Tina says, ‘is a willingness to look with fresh eyes at what is changing in the roles and expectations of religious women today’.
Drama Alumna Nominated for Olivier Award
Drama alumna Rachel John has been nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton.
Posted: 16 March 2018
Roehampton hosts Press for Progress Conference in partnership with local schools
Young Catholic women from local sixth forms got together to discuss their hopes and plans for their future at an event celebrating International Women's Day 2018.
Posted: 12 March 2018
Dr James Davies discusses new antidepressant findings on Newsnight
New research into antidepressants has generated much excitement in the media and the psychiatric community. The study has been described as 'finally putting to bed the controversy on antidepressants'. However, Roehampton's Dr James Davies suggests it may not be that simple.
Posted: 23 February 2018
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