Widening Participation
We offer many engagement activities, targeted at various age groups to our partner schools and colleges.
We also offer several widening participation programmes aimed at groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.
Our widening participation programmes
A sustained engagement academic enrichment programme run in partnership with Putney High School.
This programme is for students in Years 5 to 6 and consists of a series of short subject-focused activities which raise aspirations and awareness of higher education.
For more information, contact us via: schoolsliaison@roehampton.ac.uk
We work collaboratively with the team at Aimhigher London to support under-represented students engage in activities such as campus tours, subject taster sessions, student life sessions and more.
These sessions and events aim to raise the aspirations of young people, leading to informed choices about their future and the possible routes after secondary school and/or college.
We are also proud to be a part of Aimhigher Care Experience Working Group to identify opportunities to collaborate across the network to better support care-experienced students, particularly in their transition to higher education.
We are proud to partner with Elmbridge CAN, a local charity dedicated to supporting refugees settle into life in the UK.
Together, earlier in 2024, we hosted a tailored open day for refugees, featuring bespoke sessions such as a refugee-specific admissions and finance talk, along with a private campus tour.
By collaborating with Elmbridge CAN, we ensure that these students receive the support they need to fully engage with the open day experience, helping them navigate what could otherwise be an overwhelming process.
IntoUniversity centres extend invitations to local schools, providing a complimentary programme of immersive educational activities.
These initiatives are designed to bolster students' aspirations and academic achievements while cultivating essential academic and soft skills conducive to success both in school and in their future endeavours.
In collaboration with In2STEM, we offer week-long summer programmes specifically designed to support Year 12 students from less advantaged and low-income backgrounds.
This initiative provides students with the opportunity to attend in-person sessions, including subject-specific workshops, university information sessions, and guided campus tours.
This programme aims to equip students with the support, skills, and experiences needed to unlock their full potential and pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
We work in collaboration with the Talent Foundry to deliver the Powering Transformation programme.
This programme invites students from Years 7 - 8 to our campus for the day to gain an insight into higher education and the world of work in technology, supported by Dell volunteers.
This experience also aims to inspire students from a young age and improve their long-term aspirations.
Webinars
We run webinars throughout the year.
These sessions equip prospective students from all walks of life with the information and advice they need to navigate the ins and outs of university.
Our webinars cover topics such as:
- Guidance on student finance
- UCAS and the application process
- Studying at Roehampton
- Accommodation and much more!
There is also the opportunity to ask questions to our student ambassadors and experienced team.
The webinars are recorded so you watch them at a time that is convenient.
Find out more about our webinars
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