ROEHAMPTON UNIVERSITY announced today that it will no longer allow fossil fuel, mining or arms companies to participate in its careers and recruitment activities.

The decision follows the nationwide Fossil Free Careers campaign led by the student-run charity People & Planet. 

The south-west London university has now published an “ethical careers policy” which commits to excluding the industries from spaces such as careers fairs, as well as “digital and physical” advertising opportunities.

Josie Mizen, co-director for climate justice at People & Planet, said: “We’re delighted to see Roehampton University commit to cutting ties with companies that are fuelling climate breakdown and war. 

“Universities are increasingly realising that they need to stop adding fuel to the fire by giving these companies a platform.”

Marta Della Libera and Bev Jennison, from the Student Futures Team at Roehampton University, said: “This policy represents our human-centred approach to employability and reflects our broader efforts to embed sustainability across the university.”