44-676: Croydon College is a large further and higher education college located in Croydon , within the London Borough of Croydon . Its origins can be traced to a School of Art that was established in 1868, which subsequently merged with Croydon Polytechnic to create the college shortly after the Second World War. The college provides study programmes, apprenticeships and higher education courses at Croydon University Centre to over 10,000 enrolled students as of 2014, of which 3,400 are full-time. The college
88-646: A Nursing Suite was built for the Adult Nursing degree starting in September 2020. The Croydon School of Art was relaunched in 2013 by fashion designer and alumnus of the art school, John Rocha. Established in 1868, it was known at one time as one of the leading art schools in the country. The school counts among its alumni pop star David Bowie , Turner Prize nominees Helen Chadwick and Sean Scully , Sex Pistols band manager Malcolm McLaren , Gollywog author Florence Upton , and Mighty Boosh comedian Noel Fielding . Some of
132-402: A Silver rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and boasts high rankings in student satisfaction and research. Roehampton operates through a collegiate system, with four historic colleges that aim to provide a supportive community structure for students. The four colleges we founded in the 19th century as women's teacher training colleges : All four colleges were founded to address
176-471: A diverse range of themes, reflecting the university's commitment to addressing contemporary societal and environmental issues. These initiatives span across various disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and impact. Roehampton's research spans five key areas: Creative exchange, Health and wellbeing, Social justice and inclusivity, Faith in society, and Economic Sustainability and Environmental Conservation. This diverse range of priorities highlights
220-564: A focus on food growing. Growhampton also works directly with a local charities, including Regenerate and Paradise Co-op. This initiative has supported the community through efforts such as Project Grow, a gardening exchange between students and the elderly, and Soil in the City, a program that provides local young people with a space for nature and sustainability-focused activities. More recently, Growhampton has partnered with local charity Regenerate, Heathmere Primary School, and Rackets Cubed to distribute
264-401: A framework for an insolvency regime for further education colleges known as "Education Administration". This is a form of corporate administration adapted to the needs of further education, to be used "where a further education body is unable to pay its debts or is likely to become unable to pay its debts" and intended "to avoid or minimise disruption to the studies of the existing students of
308-631: A large service provider for apprenticeships where most of the training takes place at the apprentices' workplace, supplemented with day release into college. FE in the United Kingdom is usually a means to attain an intermediate, advanced or follow-up qualification necessary to progress into HE, or to begin a specific career path outside of university education. Further Education is offered to students aged over 16 at colleges of Further Education, through work-based learning, or adult and community learning institutions. Provision for further education colleges
352-534: A vocational route after the end of compulsory education at age 16. They offer a wide range of vocational qualifications to young people and older adults, including vocational, competency-based qualifications (previously known as SVQs ), Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas . Frequently, the first two years of higher education – usually in the form of an HND – are taken in an FE college, followed by attendance at university. Further education in Wales
396-416: A weekly community box of fresh produce to over 200 local families, with positive feedback from recipients The Union runs Fresh Network for student media. The Third Row Dance Company is a company for undergraduate dance students, led by students. Founded in 2008, the company is made up of dancers selected through an audition process. It commissions professional choreographers to create works, in order for
440-460: Is named after Mary Seacole, a British-Jamaican nurse known for her role in supporting British soldiers during the Crimean War. The facility bears a mural, painted by Alban Low, which portrays her likeness alongside images of her caring for British soldiers and the medals she received for doing so. Digby Stuart College Froebel College Southlands College Whitelands College The RSU
484-416: Is provided through seven multi-campus colleges. Northern Ireland's Department for Employment and Learning has the responsibility for providing FE in the province. Most secondary schools also provide a sixth form scheme whereby a student can choose to attend for two additional years to complete their AS and A-levels. Scotland's further education colleges provide education for those young people who follow
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#1733084644040528-882: Is provided through: Further education in Wales comes under the remit of the Welsh Assembly Government . Funding came from Education and Learning Wales from 2000 until 2006, when that organisation was merged with the Assembly. Further education in the Republic of Ireland is similar to that offered in the UK. Typical areas include apprenticeships and other vocational qualifications in many disciplines, such as childcare, farming, retail, and tourism. The many types of further education awards are known as Post Leaving Certificates . Further education has expanded immensely in recent years, helped by
572-528: Is the highest proportion of any post-1992 university. Dance was the top performing subject, with 94% of research rated 4* and 3* – making it the highest-rated department in its subject area in the UK. Roehampton was also ranked 3rd in London for research quality in Education, and 4th for English. Roehampton was the strongest-performing university in London in these subject areas. Overall, 66 per cent Roehampton's research
616-482: Is the main organisation of student representation at the university. It is led by student officers elected by the student body and aims to promote the interests and welfare of all those studying at Roehampton. It is also a focal point for social activities and is responsible for organising events like the Summer Ball, Summer Ball being the biggest event of the academic year. Attracting over 2000 students and held on campus,
660-782: Is the only Further Education College to have been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). The history of the college is directly linked to that of two institutions, the Croydon College of Art and the Croydon Polytechnic. Croydon Corporation (the governing body of the County Borough of Croydon ) founded the Pitlake Technical Institute in 1888, which would later become Croydon Polytechnic, which had an initial intake of 162 students. Twenty years earlier in 1868,
704-772: The Federal University of Surrey . In 2004, Roehampton became an independent university, and in 2011, it was renamed the University of Roehampton. The university is one of the post-1992 universities . Roehampton is a member of the European University Association and Universities UK . Roehampton's academic faculties include the Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences and Faculty of Psychology. The University achieved
748-658: The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 , which removed further education colleges from local government control. Types of college include: Policies relating to colleges are primarily the responsibility of the Department for Education (DfE). Until July 2016, colleges were also covered by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS); on the abolition of BIS and formation of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), responsibility for FE colleges moved to DfE. The regulatory body for sixth form colleges
792-458: The London Borough of Wandsworth . The University traces its roots to four institutions founded in the 19th century, which today make up the university's constituent colleges, around which student accommodation is centred: Digby Stuart College , Froebel College , Southlands College and Whitelands College . Between 2000 and 2004, Roehampton, together with the University of Surrey , partnered as
836-503: The Mayor of London , Boris Johnson . The refurbishment included recording studios, a performance hall, a library, social and study spaces, and meeting and conference facilities. As part of the refurbishment IQ Projects designed and installed a curved structural glass wall in the space between the library and the multi-leveled atrium as well as frameless glass balustrades with stainless steel handrails to access stairs between floors. The exterior of
880-656: The National Archives, and Queen Mary's Hospital. Cultural partnerships, include the Wimbledon BookFest, Barnes Children's Literature Festival, Battersea Arts Centre. The university opened a new library in 2017, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios . The library houses the Jewish Resource Centre Collection, the Centre for Marian Studies, a collection of resources covering all matters regarding
924-681: The School of Art had been founded above the Public Halls in George Street. In 1929, the Board of Education first highlighted the need for a new technical college to replace Croydon Polytechnic. In 1932, the School of Art was taken over by the council to become Croydon College of Art. In 1941, the Polytechnic school was gutted by fire. It was not until 1948 before the plans for a new college could be revived when
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#1733084644040968-970: The Virgin Mary, the Queen's Archive, featuring material on authority and governance within the Roman Catholic Church in the UK and the Richmal Crompton Collection of books and archive material accumulated during the lifetime of the author Richmal Crompton (1890–1969). The university has a biomechanics laboratory, which is based at Whitelands College. The lab is equipped with advanced optical motion analysis systems, Kistler force plates , Biometrics Electromyography equipment, Goniometers and 3D Accelerometers, Motion Tracking Sensors, and Physiological assessment equipment. The university has an e-sports arena, with 20 PCs and facilities for live streaming and video editing. The University of Roehampton
1012-882: The area around the college site is an integral part of this pedestrian movement route. Further education Further education (often abbreviated FE ) in the United Kingdom and Ireland is additional education to that received at secondary school that is distinct from the higher education (HE) offered in universities and other academic institutions. It may be at any level in compulsory secondary education, from entry to higher level qualifications such as awards, certificates, diplomas and other vocational, competency-based qualifications (including those previously known as NVQ/SVQs ) through awarding organisations including City and Guilds , Edexcel ( BTEC ) and OCR . FE colleges may also offer HE qualifications such as HNC , HND , foundation degree or PGCE . The colleges are also
1056-556: The art school's traditional screen printing, etching, and letterpress equipment has been retained in its refurbished facilities. There have been plans to redevelop the area around Croydon College. These have been part of Croydon Vision 2020 and have also featured in the Croydon Plan and Croydon Expo . It includes plans to provide a pedestrian link between East Croydon station and the Fairfield College site. The north east corner of
1100-582: The college is made from a structural glass facade with top hung windows incorporated to provide ventilation. Croydon College offers vocation qualifications such at BTEC Diplomas, NVQs and Entry Level courses. It also offers Apprenticeships and complementary enrichment activities. In November 2011, the college was given approval to use the title University Centre Croydon. In 2020, it re-branded Higher Education to Croydon University Centre. CUC offers degrees, HNC's and other Higher Education courses. The degree courses are validated by Roehampton University . In 2020,
1144-515: The corporation drew up a Development Plan for Further Education. By then student enrolment had risen to over 4,000. The plan was to create a technical college, which would merge the Polytechnic and College of Art. Three years later, Croydon Corporation formally approved plans for a new college and in 1953 construction started at the college's current Fairfield site on the first of four stages. It opened as Croydon Technical College in 1955, renamed to Croydon Technical College by 1974. In June 1968, there
1188-543: The dancers to gain experience of the professional dance world, which are performed to other students both within the university and outside. Guest choreographers have included Australian dancer and choreographer Daniel Riley , formerly of Bangarra Dance Theatre and since late 2021 artistic director of the Australian Dance Theatre . Amongst the alumni of the University of Roehampton, and other institutions that fall under that banner are: Baroness Sandip Verma
1232-497: The event attracts a variety of musical and entertainment acts. The RSU also organises nights out in London, some of these consist of the Clapham grand once a month, fez club Putney on Wednesday nights and the union's special event the Bop hosted at the union bar. The Union itself has 12 different bars, cafes and restaurants spread around the campus. In September 2013 Roehampton Students' Union
1276-585: The further education body as a whole". Education administrators were appointed to run Hadlow College and West Kent College in 2019. All colleges and FE providers are subject to inspection by Ofsted , which monitors the quality of provision in publicly funded institutions in England. Membership organisations for providers include the Association of Colleges and the Sixth Form Colleges' Association . In 2020,
1320-705: The government allocated £200 million for repairs and upgrades of FE college buildings, subject to a degree of matched funding by the colleges, and the Department for Education is allocating this to colleges via the Further Education Capital Transformation Fund (FECTF). Sixteen colleges with sites in poor condition have been selected, and detailed proposals were invited for submission before October 2021, for projects which can be completed by December 2024. Further education in Northern Ireland
1364-562: The institutions and their relationships with their communities. Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), which was established in November 2012, is the regulator for FE qualifications. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Roehampton University The University of Roehampton , London, formerly Roehampton Institute of Higher Education , is a public university in the United Kingdom, situated on three major sites in Roehampton , in
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1408-580: The last college, Whitelands, was legally merged with the university, bringing all the colleges into a common management structure. The University was recognised (jointly) as the best UK modern university for research in the REF 2021, for which 218 staff were submitted in 12 areas and were graded 3*-4* overall. Overall 77% of the research submitted was ranked as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent', an increase of 11% since REF2014. The University of Roehampton's current research initiatives are characterised by
1452-525: The need to educate poor and disadvantaged children. In 1976, the four colleges joined to form the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education. Its first Rector was Kevin Keohane , the former Professor of Science Education at Chelsea College of Science and Technology . Since 2011, the university has been branded the University of Roehampton. However, its legal name remains Roehampton University. In 2012
1496-611: The town of Croydon. A proposal to create the formalised Croydon University College in the Millennium year 1999–2000 was rejected by both the Higher Education Funding Council for England and Croydon Borough Council , however In November 2011, the college was given approval to use the title University Centre Croydon (UCC). Caireen Mitchell will take up the post of CEO and principal in April 2018. In 2013 Croydon College
1540-572: The university was of an international standard. Roehampton is ranked 38th in the UK for the impact of its research. The University works with local businesses, arts organisations, the third sector, and higher education across the UK and internationally. It has established partnerships with Wandsworth and Merton Chambers of Commerce, Crystal Palace Football Club, Citizens Advice Wandsworth, South West London Law Centres, and Santander to provide enriching educational and knowledge-sharing opportunities for students. It also works with Kew Gardens, Richmond Park,
1584-453: The university's commitment to making a difference in culture and society, collaborating with local businesses, civic partners, and policymakers. The University of Roehampton has nine research centres: In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the university was already ranked as the most research-intensive post-1992 university in the UK. Roehampton submitted work by more than two-thirds of its academic staff, in 13 subject areas. This
1628-530: Was a six-day student protest that included Robin Scott , Malcolm McLaren , and Jamie Reid (all students at the time). Recent Principals have included Peter Phillips (until 1994), Vic Seddon (1995–2001) and Mariane Cavalli (2001 to 2010). It was Vic Seddon who created the Croydon Higher Education Centre, developed by Mariane Cavalli, which is the focus for university degree and research activity in
1672-890: Was already DfE prior to the 2016 changes. Following the merger of the Education Funding Agency and the Skills Funding Agency in 2017, funding for colleges is provided through the Education and Skills Funding Agency for all further education students.In 2018/19, colleges' income totalled £6.5 billion, of which £5.1 billion (78%) was public funding. Most college funding follows the learner. Colleges must attract students, competing with each other and with other types of education and training provider. Colleges can borrow commercially, own assets, employ staff and enter into contracts, and they may make financial surpluses or deficits. The Technical and Further Education Act 2017 laid out
1716-599: Was appointed the Chancellor in 2022. Dame Jacqueline Wilson was appointed Chancellor of the university in August 2014, she succeeded the first Chancellor John Simpson (2004–2014). Jacqueline Wilson retired from the role in 2020. Jacqueline is also a Teaching Fellow, who teaches modules. The Vice-Chancellor of the university is Professor Jean-Noël Ezingeard, who succeeded Professor Paul O'Prey in May 2019. Former Vice-Chancellor O'Prey
1760-583: Was awarded £226,900 from NUS Students' Green Fund for a sustainability initiative with a focus on urban food growing. The project is called Growhampton. Growhampton runs a cafe, the Hive, alongside a regular market day, where food produced by students and small local organisations is sold. In June 2015, Wandsworth Council awarded Growhampton funds to launch a food education outreach programme, which now operates in Wandsworth schools, youth groups and community groups, with
1804-415: Was judged either world-leading or internationally excellent. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Roehampton University was ranked first in the country for Dance and Biological Anthropology . Ten out of the fifteen subjects that submitted work included at least some proportion of research judged to be world-leading in terms of its originality and significance. 78% of all research undertaken at
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1848-553: Was laid out in sections 41 to 47 of the Education Act 1944 ; their role was to offer "full-time and part-time education" and "leisure-time occupation" for persons over compulsory school age. In the 1960s, A-level students predominantly studied at school rather than colleges (often referred to as "techs" at that time). More types of colleges were introduced over the next decades, and by 1990 colleges took in almost half of A-level students. Colleges in England are corporate bodies under
1892-450: Was the first predominantly further education institution to be awarded UNICEF 's Rights Respecting Schools Award accreditation, the highest accolade awarded by UNICEF UK . In 2014 the college was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). It is currently graded "good" by Ofsted (2014). Croydon College underwent refurbishment and in the summer of 2011 the £33m rotunda was completed and officially opened in April 2012 by
1936-872: Was the first university in the UK to offer e-sports scholarships. The Centre was unveiled in a ceremony on 28 September by Sir David Warren, the Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. It cost £3.2m to construct and was made possible by a capital grant from the Office for Students (OfS) to support the development of a state-of-the-art Healthcare Hub. The Centre has been supported by several external partners, including Croydon Health Services, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, St George's University Hospitals, Kingston Hospital, Sutton Health and Care, Your Healthcare, Central London Community Health, Southwest London and St George's Mental Health, Surrey and Borders Partnership and CCGs. The Centre
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