The University of Roehampton in London, formerly known as Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, is …
The University of Roehampton in London, formerly known as Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, is a public university located on three main sites in Roehampton within the London Borough of Wandsworth. Its roots can be traced back to four institutions founded in the 19th century, which now serve as the university's constituent colleges: Digby Stuart College, Froebel College, Southlands College, and Whitelands College.
Between 2000 and 2004, Roehampton partnered with the University of Surrey as the Federal University of Surrey. In 2004, Roehampton became an independent university, and in 2011, it underwent a name change to the University of Roehampton. The university is classified as one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of the European University Association and Universities UK.
Roehampton's academic faculties encompass various fields, including Business and Law, Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life and Health Sciences, and Psychology. The university achieved a Silver rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and is recognized for high levels of student satisfaction.
The university has a rich history rooted in its four constituent colleges, all founded in the 19th century as women's teacher training institutions. Whitelands College, established in 1841, was the first higher education college in the UK to admit women. Southlands College, founded by the Methodist Church in 1872, is now home to the University's Business School. Digby Stuart College, established in 1874 for Roman Catholic women, owes its existence to the Society of the Sacred Heart. Froebel College, founded in 1892 with a secular focus, is a significant center for initial teacher training.
In 1976, these four colleges joined forces to create the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education. Since 2011, the institution has been known as the University of Roehampton, although its legal name remains Roehampton University. In 2012, the final college, Whitelands, was officially merged with the university, bringing all colleges under a unified management structure.
The university's academic departments are organized into faculties, including Business and Law, Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life and Health Sciences, and Psychology. Additionally, the university has established a partnership with Croydon College (Croydon University Centre) to deliver nursing programs and various undergraduate programs in Croydon town center since 2020.
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