Students Praised For Doing More Than Study

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End of term honours as University celebrates high-achieving students

Twenty-four Roehampton students who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to improve the quality of life for other people at the University or who live locally, have been recognised at an awards ceremony.

The second and third year undergraduate students, as well as several studying for postgraduate qualifications have received Roehampton Awards from the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Paul O’Prey and Deputy Provost Professor Julie Hall.

Professor O’Prey said: “I want to say a big personal thank you to those who have helped make life so much better for others here at the University and those who have helped to make the student voice heard. We are very proud of you. I also want to say thank you to those who have supported the local community; people just would not get the level of help they would without you.”

Among the winners were a team of six third year students who created, planned and ran this year’s successful week-long Footprint Dance Festival. The team were also accepted into Wandsworth Council’s Fringe Festival and received an £800 grant to provide dance classes for young people living on the Alton Estate near the University. They are Emilie Barton, Hannah Brown, Liz Carter, Nia Cowley, Louise Everett and Sophie Stokes.

Other winners included:

• Early Childhood Studies and Education undergraduate, Lucia Gallo, who has used official channels to influence government policy, using her democratic right to request answers and explanations from politicians.
• Nutrition and Health student Julija Plavska, who has volunteered every week at Croydon Hospital. She has assisted with weight management clinics and her final year project evaluated the hospital’s diet and weight loss programme.

The full list of 25 winners and their citations c

Professor Hall told the winners: “You have made an outstanding contribution to the lives of others; the University is immeasurably better because of your efforts and this commitment and enthusiasm will stand you in good stead on your route to employment or further study.”

The Roehampton Awards are held annually by the University to celebrate volunteering, service and leadership work carried out by students.

June 10, 2015