Undergraduate Taster Day

Location: Digby Chapel, main campus

Join us for an insightful introduction to the University of Roehampton, designed specifically for parents and carers. Discover how we support students throughout their academic journey, from their first day on campus to life beyond graduation. You’ll learn about the university’s rich history, our commitment to student success, and the opportunities our graduates go on to pursue.

This session will be led by Professor Marilyn Holness, OBE, Dean of Students and Head of Digby Stuart College. As a Professor of Education Engagement and Practice, Marilyn brings a wealth of experience in higher education, student support, and leadership. Passionate about the transformative power of education, she has dedicated her career to empowering students and ensuring they thrive.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing how Roehampton can be the right place for your child to grow, succeed, and achieve their ambitions.

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell building

A great opportunity to hear from our current students and alumni about how you can get involved in aspects outside of your studies and make the most of your time at Roehampton!

Location: Cinema, ground floor of the Sir David Bell building

"The UCAS journey and Student Finance application"

Location: Cinema, ground floor of Sir David Bell building

An introduction to the Student Futures Team - how we support you through your student journey.

Location: Atrium, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Drop-in anytime for a one-to-one chat with one of our teams who will support you during your time at Roehampton.

• Accommodation
• Admissions
• Disabilities
• Esports
• Finance
• Roehampton Students' Union
• Sports
• Student Futures
• Study Abroad
• Wellbeing

Location: The Project Space, 082, Ground Floor of Sir David Bell Building

One-to-one Q&A’s and interactive activities with staff from the following teams:

• Esports
• Roehampton Students’ Union
• Sports
• Study Abroad

Take part in our college sorting ceremony! Answer questions and find out which of our colleges you'll be joining! We will also be hosting the Common Room College quiz from 11:00 - 11:30am, hosted by our staff in the Colleges and Roehampton Students' Union (RSU).

10am – 12pm: offer holders

12pm – 3pm: all registrants

Location: Atrium, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building, Main Campus

You'll have the opportunity to speak to academics and look at the work of our current students. 

• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Business and Law
• Education
• Nursing
• Life and Health Sciences
• Psychology
• Sustainable Engineering and Technology (082, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building)
• Continuing Education

There will also be academics from the following schools in the Foyer, Parkstead House at Whitelands College between 11am - 3pm:

• Life and Health Sciences
• Psychology 

Location: Outside library, main campus

Join our Student Ambassadors on a 45-minute tour of our beautiful campus. It's a great opportunity to see our facilities.

Get a 60-minute tour of our accommodation to see where you could be staying.

You can also tour our world-class library. Tours take 15 minutes.

Whitelands College

For Whitelands College accommodation and campus tours, our ambassadors will be waiting for you at the foyer in Parkstead House. Tours last 45 minutes.

Lab tours and interactive sessions will also be taking place:

• Life and Health Sciences: 11am - 3pm
• Psychology: 11am, 11.30am, 12pm and 1.45pm

When: 

• 12 - 12.30pm, G017 William Morris, Parkstead House, Whitelands College
• Repeated at 1 - 1.30pm, Cinema, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

If you're interested in foundation years, degree apprenticeships and pathways into higher education, make sure you go along to this talk, given by the School of Continuing Education.

You'll learn about the following programmes:

• Foundation programmes (Extended degrees and CertHE)
• Degree and Higher Apprenticeships
• Higher Technical Qualifications
• Short courses and Continuing Professional Development
• International Pathways (International Foundation Programme, CertHE and International Year 1)

Our School of Continuing Education works uniquely with the broader schools in the university to support and deliver technical and vocational training.

They also provide higher and degree level learning, with academic support for students who wish to extend their learning.

This talk is a great chance to hear more about these programmes and how they can help you flourish and succeed in your learning.

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: Mary Seacole Innovation Centre

Courses covered:

• Adult Nursing
• Adult and Mental Health Nursing
• Children's Nursing
• Nursing Associate
• Mental Health Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy

Tours of our specialist facilities will take place after the talk.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell Building

Your academic host for the taster session: 

Josh Appignanesi is a writer and director known for his six feature films and numerous shorts, videos, and commercials. He has worked with talents such as John Malkovich, Tom Hiddleston, and Michelle Dockery, and collaborated with writers including Zadie Smith and John Berger. His recent work includes the climate activist documentary My Extinction, which was showcased at COP28 and the Glastonbury Festival 2024. Other notable projects include the docufiction Husband, the surrealist thriller Female Human Animal, and the documentary The New Man, all of which received widespread critical acclaim and were released on platforms like MUBI and Amazon Prime.

He also directed the award-winning comedy The Infidel, starring Omid Djalili and others, and his debut feature, Song of Songs, was nominated for a BIFA and competed at the Rotterdam, Cannes, and ACID festivals. Appignanesi co-wrote the rom-com All Roads Lead to Rome with Sarah Jessica Parker.

A BAFTA and BIFA jury member, he advises on various industry bodies and teaches at institutions such as the London Film School, Met Film School, and Roehampton University, where he is an Associate Professor in Film.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 121, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Courses covered: 

• Biblical Studies and Theology
• English Literature
• History
• History and English 
• Theology, Mission and Practice 
• Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

When: 1.30 - 2pm

Location: PH017 William Morris Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Parkstead House, Whitelands College.

Join if you are interested in: 

• Biological Science
• Biomedical Science
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nutrition and Health
• Sport and Exercise Sciences 
• Sports Therapy
• Zoology

Tour of labs will take place following the talk. 

When: 1.15 - 1.45pm

Location: 003, Ground Floor, Mandela Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Business Management and Economics
• Business Management and Entrepreneurship
• Business Management and Finance
• Business Management and Marketing
• Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• International Relations and Economics
• Marketing

Taster session: The Psychology of Money: Why we make bad financial decisions

Your academic host:

Dr. Ekaterina Ipatova is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Programme Leader for Economics at Roehampton Business School, where she has taught since 2016. She has also lectured at institutions such as London Business School, Queen Mary University of London, and Bayes Business School, specialising in finance, investments, and quantitative methods.

Her research explores experiential learning in finance, financial literacy for Gen Z, and women-led SMEs, particularly the lived experiences of mother entrepreneurs and the policy changes needed to support them. In May 2024, she founded FAWB (Financial Awareness and Wellbeing), a student-led social enterprise raising financial awareness among Gen Z, currently expanding in collaboration with the London School of Economics.

In this taster session, Dr. Ekaterina will introduce key concepts in finance and economics, offering insights into real-world applications and how financial literacy shapes economic decision-making.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 080, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Courses covered:

• Computer Science
• Computer Games Programming
• Computing and Digital Technologies
• Cyber Security
• Games Art
• Games Design
• Software Engineering
• Web Design and Development

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 209, Second Floor of Sir David Bell Building

Courses:

• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology
• Criminology and Policing
• Criminology with Digital Forensics
• International Relations and Economics
• Politics and International Relations
• Politics, International Relations and History
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics
• Sociology

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: 029, Michaelis Theatre

Please note - this session will be a practical dance class so do bring suitable attire that you feel comfortable in, as well as plenty of water and any snacks you may like.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 122, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 002, Ground Floor, Mandela Building

Your academic host for the taster session:

Join Dr. Fengling Tang, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies and Programme Leader for BA/FdA/Top-Up Early Childhood Studies and the Froebel Professional Certificate at the University of Roehampton, for an insightful session on our Early Childhood Studies programmes.

Dr. Tang is a leading expert in early childhood education, serving as Co-Convenor for the British Educational Research Association’s Early Childhood Education and Care Special Interest Group and as an Executive Committee Member of the International Froebel Society. She is also part of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network Policy, Lobbying, and Advocacy Strategy Group.

With various publications in early childhood pedagogy and research in higher education, Dr. Tang brings a wealth of knowledge to this session, where you’ll learn about course details, career opportunities, and have the chance to ask questions.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 221, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Your academic host for the taster session: 

Dr Ping Shum is a Senior Lecturer and MA Media and Communications programme leader at the University of Roehampton, with nine years of experience at UK universities. He began his journalism career in Hong Kong before joining the BBC World Service in London in 2004, where he covered international affairs and politics. Ping holds a joint PhD from King’s College London and the National University of Singapore, as well as master's degrees from Cambridge and Australia.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 315, Third Floor, Mandela Building

Attend if you're interested in studying: 

• LLB (Hons) Law
• LLB (Hons) Law and Criminal Justice
• LLB (Hons) Law with Politics

Taster session: Lawmakers and Lawbreakers: Criminal Justice in Retrospect

Your academic host:

Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga, senior lecturer and Deputy Head of school 

Legal Practice: Dorothy qualified as an advocate in Uganda in 2002 and practiced in Kampala before moving to the UK in 2006. She practiced as a criminal defence advocate at the Public Defenders’ Association of Uganda. She also taught at the Law School, Makerere University Kampala. 

Teaching: Dorothy teaches the Law of Tort, Tax Law and Medical Law and Ethics at undergraduate level. She joined Roehampton Law School in June 2016 from Kingston University where she taught Tort and English Legal System and Legal Method between 2011 and May 2016. 

Expertise in: Tort Law, Medical Law and Ethics, Tax Law.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location:  003, Ground Floor, Mandela Building

Your academic host for the taster session:

Join Anthony Barlow, Programme Leader and Programme Lead for Geography Education at the University of Roehampton, for an insightful session on our Primary Education (QTS) programme. With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching primary-age children in Bolton and Hillingdon, London, Anthony brings a wealth of expertise in teacher training and primary education.

His research focuses on how children and teachers understand their local environment, and he is a trustee of the Geographical Association. He is also the author of Mastering Primary Geography (2019, Bloomsbury).

This session will cover course details, entry requirements, and career opportunities, with time for questions at the end.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 107, First Floor, Mandela Building

Join Joanna Quinn for an engaging taster session led by a senior lecturer in Primary Education with over 22 years of experience in primary schools, including more than a decade as a headteacher. Now working in Higher Education, she specialises in supporting the learning and development of primary school teachers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is currently studying for a Doctor of Education (EdD) at Strathclyde University, a professional doctoral degree focused on applying research to real-world educational practice. Her research explores teacher agency for early career teachers. This session offers invaluable insights for aspiring and practising educators looking to enhance their professional growth and classroom impact.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: PH017 William Morris, Ground Floor, Parkstead House, Whitelands College

Courses covered:

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health)
• Psychology and Coaching
• Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychology and Criminal Justice
• Psychology and Education Practice
• Psychology and Sociology
• Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 106, First Floor, Mandela Building

Your academic hosts for the taster session:

Chrissy is the Head of Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Roehampton, developing the new Undergraduate programme launching in September 2025. With 22 years of NHS experience, she’s worked with diverse client groups and emphasizes team collaboration and person-centered care.  

Formerly Head of Education at a hospice, she led simulation-based learning for palliative care. Chrissy is also a PhD student at the University of Chichester, researching narrative in end-of-life care education. 

Hannah is a Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Roehampton, where she is developing the curriculum and leading on placements for the new Undergraduate programme starting in September 2025. With over 6 years of experience as a Children’s Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS, she has worked across early years community settings and primary and secondary schools.  

Her expertise includes supporting children with Autism, language delays, speech disorders, and Developmental Language Disorder. Hannah values team collaboration, professionalism, and person-centered care, aligning with the core principles of the curriculum. 

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 103, First Floor, Mandela Building

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 220, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Courses covered: 

• Architectural Engineering
• Architectural Technology
• Architecture
• Building Surveying
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Quantity Surveying

Your academic host for the taster session:

Lilian Martins da Silva joined the University of Roehampton in January 2024 and has over 20 years of experience in architecture and sustainable building technology in both Brazil and the UK. A chartered engineer and member of CIBSE, she specialises in whole-life carbon strategies, low-energy building design, and environmental certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL).

In this taster session, Lilian will explore the role of sustainability in the built environment, sharing insights from her extensive industry experience. Attendees will gain an understanding of key design principles and how sustainability is embedded into real-world projects.