Empowering Student Voices: The Role of Student Networks at Roehampton

Student Networks are a vital part of the student experience at the University of Roehampton. These representative communities, led by students, focus on advocacy, liberation, and ensuring that underrated voices are heard. They are platforms for meaningful change that work closely with the Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU) to improve university life.

What are Student Networks?

Student Networks provide safe and inclusive spaces where students can discuss important issues, support one another, and drive initiatives that matter to their communities. These networks empower students to create positive change within their community, college, and the university as a whole. By joining a network, students can have their say and influence policies, organise events, and build a more inclusive and supportive university environment.

Each network is centred around a specific community or identity, ensuring that students have a space where they feel represented and valued. Through these groups, students connect with peers who share similar experiences, work together on campaigns and collaborate with the RSU to advocate for necessary improvements.

Student Networks at Roehampton

At Roehampton, we have a range of Student Networks, each catering to a different student community:

• BAME Network - A space for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethic students to celebrate cultural diversity, address issues of racial inequality, and advocate for a more inclusive university experience.
• Disabled & Neurodivergent Network - focuses on ensuring accessibility, raising awareness about disabilities and neurodiversity, and advocating for necessary accommodations within the university.
• Southlands College Network - Represents students from Southlands College, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the college.
• Digby Stuart College Network - A supportive space for Digby students, offering opportunities to engage with college life and influence change.
• Froebel College Network - A community for Froebel students to connect, collaborate, and enhance their university experience.
• Whitelands College Network - Aims to build a strong support system for students within Whitelands, that focuses on engagement and student-led initiatives.
• International Students Network - Supports international students in adapting to university life in the UK, providing guidance, cultural events, and a sense of community.
• LGBTQ+ Network - A safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students, advocating for equality, awareness, and inclusion within the university.
• Women’s Network - A platform for women at Roehampton to share experiences, discuss gender-related issues, and campaign for gender equality.

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Get Involved in your community

If you are interested in joining a Student Network - you can head to the Student Networks page here  or attend an event to find out more details. You can also email studentvoice@roehampton.ac.uk with any questions.

Your voice matters - help shape the future of your university experience!