Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Our Summer Term Enhancement Programme for 2024 is here to help you do just that! From 22 April to the end of June, we've got an exciting programme packed with workshops, activities and events for you to take part in.
Teams from across the university have put together a diverse lineup of engaging in-person and online activities that will help you boost your academic performance and employability. But we're not stopping there! We're also offering a variety of on-campus activities and events, thanks to the Roehampton Students' Union, Colleges, and Sport and Active Communities.
This programme is open to all students and alumni from 2023, so don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun. Check out the details below and get ready to join us.
Events
April
Sport and Active Communities
Start: 5:30pm
End: 6:30pm
Davies Sports hall, Froebel
6 week self defence programme for students and staff.
Skills for Success
Start: 11:00am
End: 2:00pm
B220 - Sir David Bell Building
For undergraduate students in their final year and 2023 graduates delivered this 3-hour training workshop will provide you with the skills to impress graduate employers including:
Understand what employment opportunities are available
Find out what to expect in a recruitment process
Find out what to expect in a recruitment process
Make your CV, cover letter and applications stand
Booking required here: https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events/38524
Start: 2:00pm
End: 3:00pm
Gilroy 109, Froebel
Workshop to support student leaders tackling Violence against Women and Girls.
Student life
The Reef, Southlands
These informal sessions are open to all students, a chance to meet people over a game, with snacks also provided, and have proved a popular way to build community.
Student life
Start: 11:40am
End: 4:00pm or 6:00pm
Leaving from Southlands and going to the Tate Modern art gallery.
This is an accompanied art walk and tour from Southlands College to the South Bank for lunch and then along the Thames path to the Tate Modern for two free, optional guided tours led by the gallery staff: a general tour and an LGBTQIA+ tour
School of Psychology
Start: 10:00am
End: 11:00am
Whitelands
This session will help you understand your feedback from previous assignments and provide actionable tips on how to improve your grades in current or future assignments.
School of Psychology
Start: 11:00am
End: 12:00pm
Whitelands
This session will look at AI and how you can utilise it in academic study. We will look at examples of appropriate and ethical AI use and unethical use of AI.
May
Skills for Success
Start: 3:00pm
End: 6:00pm
DB082 -Sir David Bell Building
For undergraduate students in their final year and 2023 graduates delivered this 3-hour training workshop will provide you with the skills to impress graduate employers including:
- Understand what employment opportunities are available
- Find out what to expect in a recruitment
- Make your CV, cover letter and applications stand out
Book here: https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk/login
Skills for Success
Start: 1:00pm
End: 1:30pm
Online
Join this session to find out about the support that the Careers and Placements teams can provide for you.
Book here.
Research
Start: 9:00am
End: 1:00pm
G011, Whitelands College
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for the design, conduct, and recording and reporting of research that involve the participation of human subjects.
Research
Start: 11:00am
End: 2:00pm
Sir David Bell Atrium
Are you a graduate of 2023 or 2024 and still chasing that graduate job? Come and join us at the 'Graduate Recruitment Fair' where you can:
- Access graduate job opportunities
- Meet employers looking to hire Roehampton students and graduates
- Network with employers and students
Book here.
Library
Start: 11:00am
End: 2:00pm
In person- Library ground floor
This drop-in session is ideal for students (new and existing) who want to learn more about the library and what services are available to support your studies. Library staff are on available for your specific questions.
Skills for Success
Start: 1:00pm
End: 2:00pm
Online
Not sure how to create a professional LinkedIn profile, or how to get started if you don't have a profile yet? Join an experienced Careers Adviser for this engaging online session.
Book here.
Student life
Time: Evening
The Reef, Southlands
We are going to screen the Eurovision song contest.
Skills for Success
Start: 9:00am
End: 6:00pm
Online here.
View a demo on how to access and use the CV360 tool to check your CV. Click on CareerLink: Recording can be accessed at any time
Skills for Success
Start: 12:00pm
End: 1:00pm
Online
In this session, you'll discover the key elements of a successful CV and learn how to tailor it to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Plus, you'll get acquainted with the invaluable resources offered by the Careers Service and CareerLink, empowering you with the support you need on your career journey
Book here.
Library
Start: 11:00am
End: 2:00pm
In person- Library ground floor
Library staff are offering personalised tours today so if you and/or your study group want to know about a specific library service, a look behind the scenes or want a full tour… book a library adviser!
Skills for Success
Start: 9:00am
End: 6:00pm
Online here.
Skills for Success
Start: 1:00pm
End: 2:00pm
Online
Join experienced Careers Adviser for this super-useful session on how to smash your next job interview.
Book here.
Skills for Success
Start: 9:00am
End: 6:00pm
Online here.
View a demo on how to access and use the CV Builder tool. Click on CareerLink:
https://roehampton.careercentre.me/u/3ku4l9m7. Recording can be accessed at any time.
Climate skills/green challenge
Start: TBC
End: TBC
London Wetland Centre, Barnes
We are going to host a student trip to the London Wetland Centre, following on previous successful trips in past years. Details to be confirmed by Tazim Fatima.
Student Life
Start: TBC
End: TBC
The Reef, Southlands
A student plans to hold a painting session, with drinks provided, and possibly mug painting will also be offered alongside.
Skills for Success
Start: 1:00pm
End: 2:00pm
Online
An experienced Careers Adviser will be taking you through some top tips on how to structure a really strong cover letter, as well as advice on how to tailor your job application to a Job Description.
Book here.
Time: Various
Location: Across Campus
Move and Give Week aims to support our community to be active and promote positive wellbeing, alongside supporting Alzheimer's UK which is this years named charity. We have a target of £1000 so it would be great to help reach this.
Skills for Success
Start: 6:00pm
End: 8:00pm
Online
For undergraduate students in their final year and 2023 graduates delivered this 2-hour online training workshop will provide you with the skills to impress graduate employers including:
- Understand what employment opportunities are available
- Find out what to expect in a recruitment process
- Make your CV, cover letter and applications stand
Book here.
Froebel boat party on Tuesday 21 May, 6pm-11pm, leaving from Millbank Pier SW1P 4QP.
Tickets are £15 and available from https://roehampton.native.fm/event/froebel-college-boat-party/225922.
Skills for Success
Start: 12:00pm
End: 3:00pm
DB082, Sir David Bell Building
For undergraduate students in their final year and 2023 graduates delivered this 3-hour training workshop will provide you with the skills to impress graduate employers including:
- Understand what employment opportunities are available
- Find out what to expect in a recruitment process
- Make your CV, cover letter and applications stand out
Book here: https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk/login
Start: 10:00am
End: 1:00pm
PH129, Whitelands College
The technical team will run a session on essential laboratory skills. This will help prepare you for laboratory jobs or your Research Project/Dissertation. Laboratory job interviews can often ask you questions like, how you make a dilution? or even give you a practical test. Or you may want to brush up on your laboratory skills for your dissertation/research project. This session will prepare for all of these.
Student Life
Start: 12:30pm
End: 2:30pm
Southlands Quad
The students are organising the annual boat party on the river Thames, open to all students.
The Southlands/Whitelands Boat Party is Thursday 23 May, 6pm-11:30pm leaving from Millbank Pier SW1P 4QP.
Tickets are £15 and available from https://roehampton.native.fm/event/southlands-and-whitelands-college-boat-party/224883.
Skills for Success
Start: 9:00am
End: 6:00pm
Online here.
Fastrack your future by finding out more details about Handshake, your new personalised Career Hub https://roehampton.careercentre.me/u/9k6z4348. Recording can be accessed at any time
Student Life
Start: 4:00pm
End: 8:00pm
Southlands Quad
This is the second annual live music festival to be held at Southlands, offering a showcase for student bands. Entry is free to all.
Online
Gain a certificate in Mental Health First Aid from Roehampton University.
Mental Health First Aid will teach you how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue. You will learn to recognise the warning signs of mental ill health and develop the skills to confidently approach and support someone whilst keeping yourself safe.
Graduate success skills/outcomes
We will be holding two LinkedIn masterclasses during this period, we don’t have the exact dates yet. They are open to all students, with a booking system as numbers are capped. Details to be confirmed by Lewis Redfern.
Digital Skills
Start: 10:00am
End: 1:00pm
Online
Harry Solomons
Digital Skills
Start: 10:00am
End: 1:00pm
Online
Will Gore
Digital Skills
Start: 10:00am
End: 1:00pm
Online
Harry Solomons
Digital Skills
Start: 10:00am
End: 1:00pm
Online
Koundinya Dhulipalla
Digital Skills
Start: 10:00am
End: 1:00pm
Online
Jaja Muhammad
June
Colleges
Start: Afternoon
Digby Square
The colleges are hosting an inaugural GreenFest celebration of environmental activity and creativity on Friday 14 June, all afternoon in the Digby Square (TBC). Pond dipping, seed bomb making and nettles fibre workshops plus free food are on offer. Turn up and join in.
Start: TBC
End: TBC
Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, London BR3 3BX
This museum focuses on the history of mental healthcare and treatment. It's located in the original Bethlem Royal Hospital, which was the first institution in the UK to specialize in caring for the mentally ill. The museum displays art by patients and historical objects, offering a unique perspective on mental health history.
Psychology
Start: TBC
End: TBC
Whitelands
A school of Psychology end of year picnic. A chance for students and staff to socialise and celebrate you reaching the end of the academic year.