Fresh ACADEMIC, PAGE 7
ACTIVITIES, PAGE 10
COMMUNICATIONS, PAGE 5
THE OFFICIAL ROEHAMPTON STUDENTS' UN ION NEWSPAPER
WELFARE & COMMUNITY, PAGE 6
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW INSIDE
“Enhancing the experience of Roehampton Students through representation, development, activities and support.”
ROEHAMPTON STUDENTS' UNION WELCOMES YOU TO
2010/11!
Welcome to Roehampton University! RSU is your Students Union led by students with a clear aim of trying to enhance the student experience and this is achieved though representation, development, activities and support.
We have a dedicated team of 6 team full time members of staff, 4 Sabbatical Officers and 25 part time officers (all on the back page) along with a number of volunteers and University staff to make sure you get settled in and have a great experience here. Throughout this publication you will start to develop an understanding of what is on offer but with over 35 clubs and societies, 20+ sports teams, tri ps away, a full entertainments programme, volunteering, fundraising and campaign opportunities, proving there is plenty to keep you occupied. In addition RSU is here to support you so if you start to become overwhelmed or issues arise we are here to offer you advice and support you. Throughout Freshers (Welcome) Week the team will be located in the Big Top, located on the picturesque Froebel Lawn (by the lake) so if you need some information about RSU or the University, want to sit down and have a chat or you are just lost then please pop in and see us. This offer is extended throughout the year where you are always a welcome member of Roehampton Students’ Union! RSU x
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WELCOME TO ROEHAMPTON Hello Freshers! Welcome to Roehampton University and I hope you’re ready for what can be one of the most amazing experiences of your life. During your time at Roehampton you will make some of the best friends you will meet and together make some crazy memories. Now you belong to Roehampton, you are an official member of the RSU. This means you can take advantage of all the services the union has to offer; tri ps away, sports, societies, our excellent welfare service providing support with financial, academic and personal issues., and of course our massive entertainments programme. As President, it is my job to ensure you guys have the best possible time over the next year and to act as your representative to the University , local community and nationally. If you have something to say or want to tell us your opinions, we want to hear about it – come pay us a visit in the Lawrence building in Froebel.
THE ULTIMATE
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SABBATICALS: Alex Murray Natasha Blake Anant Naik Becky Aston
President VP Activities VP Communications & Engagement VP Welfare & Community
alex.murray@roehampton.ac.uk natasha.blake@roehampton.ac.uk anant.naik@roehampton.ac.uk becky.aston@roehampton.ac.uk
FULL TIME STAFF Chris O’Boyle Gemma Kelly Jon Foley Dave Bush Kate Griffiths Kennedy Small
General Manager Academic Support Officer Ents Co-Ordinator Sports & Development Receptionist Finance Manager
c.oboyle@roehampton.ac.uk g.kelly@roehampton.ac.uk j.foley@roehampton.ac.uk d.bush@roehampton.ac.uk rsu@roehampton.ac.uk k.small@roehampton.ac.uk
1. GET A FRESHERS PASS With guaranteed entry into ALL Freshers Week events, where you’ll meet a load of friends, the Freshers Pass is a more than a head start in your Roehampton career! 2.INVEST IN THE BOOKS It’s probably best we nail this one out of the park before all the fun stuff. At the end of the day you’re spending loads of money on your degree so make sure you start off with flying colours and invest in the books. In fact, it should be your absolute first priority if you’re getting a student loan through. If you go to your subject briefings during freshers week, they’ll fill you in with what you need! 3.DIG UP THE WACKY OUTFITS Unearth that Superman T-Shirt or Wonder Woman cape from the attic and give it a new home in the form of a dressing up box! Fancy dress is a must here! 4.BRING YOUR CAMERA If you haven’t done so already, invest in a decent camera! There’s plenty of Kodak moments to come so make sure you capture them all! 5.GET NETWORKING Try to use websites such as www.yougofurther.co.uk and Facebook to meet people on your course before you’ve even had your first lecture! Trust us, Its a great way to break into uni with ease.
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6. REMEMBER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS Especially if you’re going to be far from home, remember things such as passports. other ID and important documents or letters that you may need for registration. It’s possible you’ll start job hunting soon, so you may need your National Insurance etc. 7.GET WISE Learn how to use a washing machine, a cooker, a hoover etc before arrival! Practise making some meals that you can afford on a student budget and cook without any hassle! 8.GET FINANCIALLY WISE, TOO! Be sure to open a student bank account and confirm that you student loan is sorted before registration. Make sure your loan will cover accomodation, and if you plan to live off campus try to contact Roehampton accomodation ASAP! 9.MAKE YOUR OWN CHECKLIST - BUT NOT TOO BIG Each student’s unique, so along with this handy list that we’ve made you, make one tailor made to yourself. It makes packing a great deal easier! Remember to pack light! You don’t want to be unpacking for hours during Freshers week and you certainly wouldn’t want to be anti-social, would you? 10. IT SEEMS LONG, BUT IT’S VERY USEFUL Ensure you’ve read all the paper work, contracts etc before joining us! You don’t want to be out of the loop when you get here. Make sure you know where you’re going! Check out www.roehampton.ac.uk and www.roehamptonstudent.com
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MEMOIRS OF A FRESHER It’s a cliché turn of phrase, But for many students, the thought of Freshers week can be quite a scary one, and with three whole years in front of you, the last thing you need is tangled nerves in a brand new environment. Fear not though, we’ve put together a few first hand accounts, from a variety of students; from your Average Joe who lives on campus and enjoys his or her lie-ins, to the off campus student who commutes regularly, right through to a Mature student dealing to cope with even more responsibilities. We hope their ti ps help you to make the most out of your Freshers week here at Roehampton, most of all though, try not to be scared, take baby steps, make amazing friendshi ps and make it the best week of your lives to date!
THE AVERAGE JOE PERSPECTIVE: I’m Chris, I’m twenty years old, and I have just finished my first year at Roehampton. Fresher’s Week, for me, was a great way to make friends both in and out of my accommodation, and acted as a great icebreaker for the awkward first week, and something in which I made some amazing memories and formed friendshi ps that have lasted the whole year. Firstly I picked up a fresher’s pass, although it’s around £40, it’s great value for money and gets you in to all the events hosted by the Uni and it’s definitely worth not missing out on. There are events nearly every day for the entire week, and since there’s no lectures to wake up for it’s certainly worth making the most of it. Highlights for me included the ‘Back To School Bash’, which was basically the cliché combination of old school uniforms and alcohol which everybody knows and loves. The Tube Line Treasure Hunt was a great way to meet people as you had to work in teams, and, being from the countryside, the perfect opportunity to find out how to get around in London. Clapham Grand always puts on a good night, and it’s good to see the Uni doesn’t limit events just to the campus, and utilises the city. I was also impressed by the free bus service that runs to and from the Uni. Fresher’s fair is where the different groups and societies set up stalls and entice you to join them. It’s great fun and it’s wise to join as many as possible, even if it’s just for the freebies, but be warned some may charge a joining fee. The Film Society is always screening classic films, and it’s great to go relax and watch a film with your friends after lectures. Club Foot is an event that runs every two weeks throughout the year, but during Fresher’s Week it’s outside in the marquee and was great last year as the sun decided to stay. I kept my distance from the Roller Disco in Vauxhall, because of a bad history of bruised bums. Of course, in between all these events, the bars are open, and drinking with your new floor mates is a great way to spend your afternoon. The week ends with the infamous Bop held at The Union. It’s also an event than runs throughout the year, and each time it has a different theme, and is a great opportunity to dress up like a fool and let off some steam. Overall though, it was an unforgettable experience and hopefully I can get a ticket for this year! Chris Davis
THE MATURE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE: As I write this I have just completed my third year in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies. I am a mature student, a single mother of two teenage children, and this sets me apart. I remember my Fresher’s Week like it was yesterday, yet the sea change I’ve experienced places it a lifetime ago. To say that I was nervous does not cover the apprehension felt as the week approached. I was looking forward to my classes and getting started, but I had Fresher’s Week to contend with. I knew that as an ‘older’ person I would stand out amongst the mainly younger crowd. When you are new at university, self-consciousness is inevitable until you meet your ‘peeps’ and know where you are. Imagine how it feels double when you know for a fact that you will actually stand out, it’s not just your imagination. It was because of this that I was quite looking forward to meeting my fellow mature students, find out what social events were planned for me and get my teeth into having some fun and relaxing with new friends before classes began. My week began with the mass induction I attended at the Digby Stuart Chapel. I listened to the then RSU President talk about the upcoming year, to the Activities Officer tell us about the parties, to the head of security tell us about fire alarms and his dog. But hey! Where was the information I needed, why was I none the wiser about how I would meet like-minded people? I attended the Fresher’s Fair, I got a free calendar, someone handed me condoms, and I got an ‘I love Boris’ pin, but I still had no opportunity to meet others like me, or information on how to find them. I attended the get to know you reception put on by my department. This is the killer: I was late so everyone was there except the faculty, when I walked in everyone stopped talking and heads turned expectantly. OMG!!! They thought I was faculty! I saw the humour in it and went on to have a really nice afternoon. To make a long story short, what I learned was: at university, age is not that important, everyone is there for the same reason, and though I’m on my own in my year, I’m not really. I’ve made friends easily, and am most grateful to those in my year for never making me feel like an ‘other’ for being significantly older than they are. But, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have unique requirements as an older student, and also as a student parent. I could have benefited greatly from, and enjoyed myself more if there had been a dedicated and consistent support to me in my first year. In my second year I ran for and won the position of Mature Student’s Officer on the RSU. I always had a keen interest in student politics, but my main motivation was to build a society on campus that can offer not just social events, but also support and a voice to the RSU and the university for the older student, and the student parent. Being involved in my students’ union benefited my student experience a great deal and I got to build on the social system that was not there to receive me in my Fresher’s Week. Katherine Stanley
THE OFF CAMPUS PERSPECTIVE: Starting university is quite a daunting prospect. You will be making new friends, exploring a new city and possibly taking on new responsibilities. It is also likely that at some point you will be required to attend lectures and write essays, but let’s not worry about that at the minute. For the first week of the next three years you will be moving in and meeting the rest of your flat. Unless of course you are not moving into halls, in which case you are in the same position as I was this time three years ago. Not to worry though, integrating into campus life is made much easier with events that run throughout Fresher’s week as well as societies that run all year such as People and Planet, the Allotment Society and the food Co-operative (for more information pop along to the Fresher’s Fair). What was my off campus experience like? Well, for the first week I was commuting an hour and half across London each day trying to find housemates and make new friends. Within a week of Roehampton organized events, I was no longer walking into a club or gig on my own, in fact, several people I met at Bands Night I have now lived with for two years. My advice? Attend the events that interest you most and try and talk to everyone, at least you’re in the same position. And as daunting as starting university seems, graduating is a much more intimidating prospect. Ortolan Bunting
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COMMUNICATIONS
Hi, my name is Anant Naik and I’m your Vice President Communications & Engagement up in the RSU over the next year. The Communications Zone is responsible for keeping you in the loop with everything we do as your students’ union, for you, the students, so naturally we rely on high volumes of student involvement as well as news and information direct from our base on Froebel College. Primarily, it is my role to ensure that all union activities and concerns are publicized to the student body. This includes everything from advertising academic support and student services on offer within Roehampton, through to the vast variety of societies and sports the activities zone has to offer, or the social events that the RSU host throughout the coming year. Another vital ingredient of the communications zone is democracy and representation, we work to ensure this for you by making use of established mediums such as the student newspaper ‘Fresh’ as well as newsletters, flyers and other avenues which promote a diverse range of student-driven content, as well as embarking on new audio visual wherever necessary. I am very excited about the future of the RSU and look forward to working with as many of you as possible over the coming year! FRESH NEWSPAPER A large chunk of my role includes being Editor-InChief for the union’s own monthly publication Fresh Newspaper. Each issue features university, local and NUS news, hard and soft features, information on societies and activities as well as reviews from a cross section of art forms, cooking reci pes, and fashion etc. There’s no limits to the pasteboard though, and you can always suggest and submit anything you feel should be included – it’s as simple as writing me an email or pulling me aside in person, and believe me, I love a chat! We need you on board so that Fresh has a greater consistency of qualitative content that is generated by students to, in turn create a diverse read for students which engages them indifferent aspects of student life that we have to offer here. If you fancy writing for Fresh, don’t hesitate to drop me an email or submit an article to either anant.naik@roehampton.ac.uk or fresh@roehampton.ac.uk
STUDENT DIARY Being your union, we understand that balancing your academic and social life, or life in general can get pretty tough. That’s why each year we produce our own yearly diary! As well as being a standard diary, it’s also full of information about Roehampton and RSU specific information of course, giving you a beginners guide to the union, key dates, maps, travel information and useful contacts that you may need during your time here.You can pick up your copy of the diary for free at the Freshers Fair on Friday 24th September! They go fast, though - you have been warned! WEBSITE/NEWS FEEDS The website is the place to keep up to date with us. It’s here that you’ll find information and announcements as soon as the words out. Those who register to the website will also be sent a weekly newsletter called ‘Funsize Fresh’.We’re always working towards making the website accessable, useful and user friendly. This year will be no different as we intend to generate more traffic towards the website by making use of news feeds and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, to keep students even more up to date in the daily running of your union. Make sure you find and follow us online at… www.roehampton.ac.uk www.facebook.com/Roehampton.su www.twitter.com/RoehamptonSU
RSVIEW RSView is the name given to our visual community which enables students to access video based content concerning the union. RSView is a relatively new venture for us, built with the primary aim to give societies and smaller factions within the union an opportunity to raise their profile, effectively offering them a free means of publicity via the RSU website and a chance to take ownershi p over RSU media. Over the coming year, RSView will be the place to find out about our exciting campaigns and activities.
ENGAGEMENT A new element of the communications zone is ‘engagement’. Although we do a lot of great things up at RSU towers, in the past, it’s not been our best party trick. Nevertheless it’s something we are going push further emphasis on over the next year. Engaging with students involves everything from us communicating with you, to encouraging you to communicate with us, and to take more ownershi p and direction within the union wherever possible. This can range from giving us feedback to getting involved and running in our annual RSU elections. For example, last year we conducted our first everCommunications Survey, which not only told us how you currently hear from us, but how you wish to hear from us in the future, and what you most want to hear about. Engagement isnot only just about feedback though, it’s about activitism and collectivism and in short, getting involved!
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WELFARE & COMMUNITY Hello, and welcome to Roehampton University! My name is Becky Aston, and I’m your Vice President of Welfare & Community within the RSU. The Welfare department looks at helping you during your time at Roehampton to make sure that you really do get the most out of the University experience. If you have any problems, on any level, I am here to help you find a practical and sensible solution. The Welfare Department is an informative based service, which provides up to date and useful information through its contacts with a number of other support services within the University, as well as through other external organisations. I am here to help and assist you with your time at Roehampton, and to deal with any problems that you may encounter, so feel free to come up to the RUS for a chat. My job is to not only make sure that you get the most out of your time at Roehampton, but to also represent you to the University, local community and nationally, so that the student experience can really develop and be enhanced for future years. Within RSU there is the potential to have an impact on the way that your student experience is shaped by being active and getting involved, with so many opportunities to do so, whether this is through campaigns or events, or just being a pro-active and vocal member of the community. Good luck over the next year, and I hope to see you around! WELFARE One of the aims of the Welfare & Community Zone is to make sure that support is offered and promoted to students who may have issues during their time at Roehampton, and to make sure that any issues are dealt with in a professional and confidential manner. There is no problem, issue or concern too big or too small. I am here to help, and provide you with the best welfare service available. Along with working in conjunction with a number of support services within the University, we also look to make sure that we can provide for a number of welfare needs, with attack alarms, free condoms, free pregnancy tests, free stop smoking, safe drinking and drugs advice, along with personal safety information, financial support and advice, as well as mental health resources.
COMMUNITY One of the brilliant things about Roehampton is its diverse community, and this is something that we really try and celebrate. Community is one of the biggest aspects of the University which really enhances the student experience.There are various different communities which are formedwithin Roehampton, whether that is in the College that you are assigned to/ live on, or the academic department in which you study, and I work closely with a number of different links in each of these to make sure that each group of students really get the most out of belonging to the community, and that through this they can get the full University experience. The community aspect of RSU is new, and it recognises that the student population is made up of a whole range of students, such as
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undergraduates, post graduates, part-time students, full-time students, mature students, student parents, international students, disabled students and black and minority ethnic students to name a few. All groups of studentshave different needs, and it is my job to make sure that those needs are met. If you feel that there is something that RSU should be doing, please let me know. One of the biggest parts of the Welfare and Community Zone is campaigning on a number of different topics which look at issues which affect students on a regional, national and international basis, with the aim of engaging, educating and informing students, as well as implementing change.
POLICE OFFICER SUPPORT The Roehampton Safer Neighbourhood Team welcomes you to Roehampton University and of course to Roehampton itself. I am the police Liaison Officer for the University and have held the position for the past three years and well as a LGBT Liaison Officer. In conjunction with the Students Union and the Welfare and Community Department we hold a drop-in session for students, called ‘Report It!’. This happens once a week and is based in the Union Bar and Cafe (Froebel Campus).Keep a look out for dates which will be posted online. As well as doing this we also hold a ‘Report It!’ road show three times throughout the academic year where we go round all the campuses and hand out information about personal safety and crime prevention, which gives you an opportunity to come and talk to us about any concerns that you may have. Everything that gets discussed is treated in confidence! We do encourage you to come and see us, not only for you to get to know us, but also for us to get to know you, so we would love you to pop by and say hello!
KEY CAMPAIGNS IN THE ZONE * Black History Week * S.H.A.G. Week * L.G.B.T History Week * International Women’s Day * International Students Day * Love Your Body Week
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Hello, my name is Gemma Kelly and I am the Academic Support Advisor for the Students’ Union. My role is to support, guide and advise students through any Academic issues.During your time at University, you may require advice about academic issues. The Students’ Union is equi pped to deal with any Academic query if we don’t know the answer we will know someone that does. The Students’ Union is an independent service from Roehampton University which can advise and guide students through the University’s academic & disci plinary regulations.
changes or improvements to the course can be communicated back to the students. It looks awesome on your C.V. and gives you great experience in meeting skills, public speaking and also a great way to meet new people. Becoming a Programme Rep If you’re interested in becoming a rep, talk to your programme convener or drop Gemma Kelly, Our Academic Advisor and email on g.kelly@roehamtpon.ac.uk
If you are considering an academic appeal against a decision of an exam board, or you wish to make a complaint the Students’ Union can explain the grounds on which you are able to appeal or complain and the correct process to do so. We provide free, confidential and impartial advice to all students, we are here to guide you through and hopefully reach your goals.
PROGRAMME REPS As well as offering academic advice I also head up the Programme Rep System with the RSU President, Alex Murray. What is a Programme Rep? A Programme Rep is an elected student from your academic programme. Their main job is to liaise and represent the views and opinions of students on that course and to feedback to members of staff and the Students’ Union. We re-launched the Programme Rep system last academic year with somefantastic and enthusiastic reps getting involved, this year we aim to continue and get academic representation at the forefront of every programme. Being a Programme Rep Being a programme rep gives you the opportunity to contribute tohow your course is developed and also represent your fellow students, ensuring that any issues they have with their course are dealt with and that any changes or improvements to the course can be communicated back to the students. It looks awesome on your C.V. and gives you a great experience in meeting skills, public speaking and is also a great way to meet new people. Being a programme rep will give you the opportunity to contribute to how your course is developed and also represent your fellow students, ensuring that any issues they have with their course are dealt with and that any
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ACTIVITIES Hello one and all, welcome to Roehampton University. My name is Natasha Blake and I am the Vice President Activities in the Student Union. I Graduated in BA Drama and Theatre Studies two years ago, during my years of studies Iwas also elected as one of the RSU’s Entertainments Officers. I have also been involved with the Roehampton women’s rugby team as well as broadening my acting skills as a member of the Roehampton Players. In my last year I decided to Run for VP Activities and a year one I am still enjoying the Role that allows me to give back to the students of Roehampton. My role within the union consists of running three main areas; Societies, Sports and ‘Give it a Go’. These areas are available for all Roehampton University students, and provide a wide range of involvement for enhancing the body and mind. Within Societies you can really engage in social activity, creating new skills and developing relationshi ps with other students and staff. If a society doesn’t exist and you want to create one, you can initiate a new club, society or event through me and the RSU. Sports is a great way to strengthen your physical mind, enhance skills and develop a relationshi p working in a team, there are plenty of teams to choose from and each has a strong commitment to achieving the best. Our partners at Sport Roehampton are here to provide you with as much support as possible. The ‘Give it a Go’ scheme was set up to provide students with the opportunity to partici pate in different areas of activities, there are four categories; Activities, Volunteering and Tri ps Away and Keep Fit which is Run by our Partners at Roe-Active Gym, each providing a vast range of events and Activities like tri ps to Amsterdam, learning a new language and volunteering in the community.
SOCIETIES There are around 35 societies in the university and that number will be growing with students that are interested in starting up new ones, such as the Allotment society and debating society. There has been great success with societies, especially with members of the Film society, People and Planet and the Roehampton Players always providing socials and extra activities and events for members to get involved with. Any student can start a new society; they can cater for all different tastes. Societies are a great Way to socialise and hang with like minded people in an environmentthat is comfortable to you. All societies at Roehampton are set up by students, for students. At the End of the year we hold the Societies Achievement Ceremony (SAC) in which we Award clubs, societies and individuals for their hard work and dedication throughout the year, contributing to the success of Clubs and societies.
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GIVE IT A GO! Give it a Go is a great scheme that introduces a variety of activities and opportunities for students and staff to get involved in, something different for those not necessarily up for partying all the time. The Activities provided are easily accessible and cater for different needs. Within the (GIAG) Scheme there are four areas to cater for all students,they are; TRIPS AWAY: Providing a wide range of exceptional priced tri ps for all, from day events like London Zoo to long weekends away to Amsterdam as well as evenings out to the theatre. These tri ps are defiantly ideal for meeting new people or doing something fun and exciting with your friends. A tri p away is the best way to let your hair down.
with. You can access a variety of opportunities that will suit your needs through the University Jobshop. Volunteering is the way forward and can be rewarding in different ways. Some of the internal volunteering includes Raising and Giving Week (RAG), the Right to Play Bike ride, Roehampton 10k Run, and campaigns such as Go Green week, National Volunteering week the list goes on. There are plenty of external opportunities each providing satisfaction in the volunteering scheme.
KEEP FIT: Which is run by our partners at ROEActive opens up a range of different Fitness Classes that are accessible and fun as well as giving you the flexibility to go to classes that suit your needs. All classes are run by qualified fitness instructors and come free with membershi p or Pay as you go at only £2.50! ACTIVITIES: This area provides a great way The Gym is also a part of Keep Fit and you to gain skills and broaden your options and can choose the type of membershi p that you qualifications, not only are the activities fun and want at great prices. The Gym is a spacious and appealing they range from cooking classes to extensively equi pped fitness facility, the perfect foreign language courses to adrenalin pumping place to get fit in a friendly, fun environment. Pole dance Lessons, allowing you to gain an extra With over 45 pieces of equi pment to choose hobby, meet new people and get a great sense of from, the fully staffed centre provides professional achievement with a wide range of skills. instruction, customised fitness programmes and ongoing advice and support. VOLUNTEERING: The University has a wide range of volunteering opportunities for you to get involved with in the local and surrounding areas. This is a great way to gain achievement certificates and provides you with experience for a variety of employment options in your future, as well as the great satisfaction of giving something back to society.There are a variety of different charities and organisations you can help out
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Hi, my name is Dave Bush and I am the Student Sport Development Officer for Sport Roehampton. I studied Sport Science here at Roehampton whilst playing Rugby, was the A.U President and VP Activities in the union before taking up this position. Sport at Roehampton has been rapidly developing over the last 3 years and structure and provisions have never been better. Sport is not just about competing but about getting involved, keeping healthy and making friends. Last year our Women’s basketball team won the Team of the Year Award due to outstanding team spirit, commitment and morale, and Ana Salomao won Sports Person of the year for her outstanding contribution toward Sport Roehampton management and development. I look forward to an exciting new year of sport and hope that you all enjoy yourselves STUDENT SPORT All student sports members at Roehampton University are part of Sport Roehampton’s Athletic Union, which has a vision of increased partici pation and better provision accessible to all, and aims to ach-ieve this vision with ongoing development. Sport Roehampton provides many benefits for students, from team organisation, health and wellbeing activities to vocational experience, skill acquisition, job opportunities, elite performance support services and a chance to meet a wide variety of people. The best way to sign up for Sport Roehampton membershi p is at the Fresher’s Fair in Fresher’s week. You can choose the sports you are interested in, pay membershi p or simply ask questions. Club captainswill be on hand to let you have details of each sport. In addition to signing up at Fresher’s Fair, this can also be done in the RSU, ROEActive gym or Sport and Wellbeing offices at any time throughout the year.
We currently run a wide range of sports teams and clubs and offer the opportunity and support to accommodate new sports clubs and all individual sports. If you want to start something new or bring your sport to Roehampton then just contact the Student Sport Development Officer (contacts below). Our student sports programme currently includes the following sports:
Athletics Badminton Basketball Cheerleading Fencing Football Gymnastics Hockey Karate Kick Boxing Netball Rowing Rugby Squash Swimming Table-Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
competitions and we are involved in a number of national projects. For example, we are working with BUCS to promote student sport via social networking and have been elected as one of 10 universities to be a football development university and we are a High Performance centre for British Fencing. We hold several A.U social and fundraising events throughout the year which is the perfect chance for teams to mix and usually provide a great night out. There are also several infamous sporting events such as Frigby, Frugby and the charitable Roehampton 10k Fun Run. One of the biggest events of the year is the A.U Awards dinner, where we reward and appreciate the people who have really made a difference to our time in sport at Roehampton. If you have any questions or would like any information about Student Sport at Roehampton, please contact Dave Bush, Student Sport Development Officer, d.bush@roehampton.ac.uk
Most of our sports teams are entered in National BUCS (British University and College Sport) competitions and compete on Wednesday afternoons in the 1st and 2nd terms. We also enter some recreational teams into regional
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ENTERTAINMENTS
Hi there!
My name is Jon Foley and I have been involved at Roehampton Uni for the last 9 years now, firstly as a student studying Marketing, through to my current position as Entertainments Co-ordinator at Roehampton Students’ Union. My time as a Roehampton student was priceless and has provided me with so many life experiences and has shaped me into who I am and what I now do.I have been involved with the RSU since the end of my first year, initially as a DJ at the majority of events and then I was elected as one of five Entertainments Officers in my 3rd year of study. This voluntary position taught me valuable skills, both practical and social, and I have continued to build on these over the last 6 years. My role as Entertainments Co-ordinator is to essentially programme, organise and run RSU events both on and off the University campus for the students of Roehampton. The main aims are to ensure you guys have the most amount of fun as possible during your time here and to offer a programme of events to appeal to as many differing tastes as physically possible! As a students’ union we do try our hardest to provide as varied a programme of entertainment as possible to cater for as many needs as possible, but as experience has often shown, it is not easy to make every single student happy! This year’s team of officers and I will take on board any ideas that you may have and where possible will try to improve and adapt our services. Most importantly of all, every RSU event or endorsed event is organised in a way to ensure the safest and most enjoyable atmosphere possible. We have worked hard on our weekly programme of events over previous years, and now believe we have found a good balance of events to cater for as much of the dynamic student population as possible. With a few major changes to bars and venues across the site, RSU has adapted its programme of events to suit this and with our brand new venue ‘The Union’ at Froebel, we feel this will be an extremely exciting year ahead! We look forward to seeing you all at RSU events! xx
MONDAY •The Clapham Grand will be held once a month (the 2nd Monday of the month) and will play host to our massive club night, which we expect around 1000 of you guys to attend, making these memorable nights! Guest DJs and Pas will appear throughout the year and this London landmark of a venue. •Who needs Jongleurs or The Comedy Store when you’ve got your own comedy night, Laugh Out Loud, right here on campus?! This year we will again be teaming up with Avalon, one of the biggest agencies on the comedy scene, to ensure only the best acts are booked for your enjoyment. Scores of great acts have graced the stage over the last 3 years, including Alan Carr, Robin Ince, Jim Jefferies, Simon Bird, Jack Whitehall and Isy Suttie to name but a few! Held on the first Monday of every month, in Monte Hall, Froebel. TUESDAY •2009/2010 saw the introduction of College Nights on campus, which proved to be very popular and will therefore continue in 2010/2011. Each respective College Social Secretary will be in charge of organising these events at your own social space on a weekly basis, so if you have any ideas for a one off event you’d like to hold, please speak to your College Social Sec and get involved! WEDNESDAY •Boasting a fully functional Travolta-esque flashing dance floor. Putney’s Fez Club provides the perfect excuse to cut a few shapes, make a fool of yourself and generally have a laugh. The resident DJ employs an ‘anything goes’ policy to provide the biggest and best mix of music all night long. Requests taken in advance and on the night, if the DJ has it we guarantee he will play it! THURSDAY
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•Over the past 6 years we’ve been running Bands Night and have seen some great new acts come through The Belfry Bar, the highlights being Air Traffic, The Rumble Stri ps, White Lies, Little Boots, Les Incompetents, Special Needs and The Thirst. Due to The Belfry being closed down, we thought we’d lay Bands Night to rest with the venue and launch a brand new night! Club Foot will be held fortnightly in The Union and will be an Indie/ Alternative club night with a couple of top live acts performing each week. DJs playing only the best in Indie, Electro, Pop and good old Rock n Roll. •When Club Foot isn’t on, we run Acoustic Night over at Bar:Code, Whitelands to encourage budding singer songwriters to get up and belt out their best. There is no benchmark for talent and we encourage as many of you to sign up as possible, whether you want to sing your own little creations or cover a classic, anything goes! You can sign up for a slot at Bar:Code in advance or simply turn up on the night.
FRIDAY •There should only be one thought on your mind on a Friday night and that is Bop, Bop, Bop! The Bop is the biggest regular night on campus attracting around 800 party animals each week. It’s a no frills night with drinks promos and fancy dress themes (optional!) each week. The main room in Monte Hall hosts resident DJs playing only the best pop music with a spoonful of cheese thrown in throughout the night, while The Union bar area sees resident DJs offer something a little different playing Indie/ Electro, whilst guest DJs drop in throughout the year. Cheap entry, cheap drinks all night! WEEKENDS When it comes to partying on the weekends, we leave that up to you! London is your oyster and there is so much going on, there isn’t any point in starting to name decent nights! We recommend checking online, the likes of Time Out, Ents24 and The Guardian Guide are all great websites. Finally, please always travel in a group and be sure to check out travel links on page 24 to find out how to head out and more importantly, how to get back! Have fun!
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