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Bringing Elizabeth Jesser Reid's letters to life

10 Dec 2019

The Royal Holloway Archives and the Centre for Victorian Studies (based in the English department) are working together to make letters about the history of Bedford College accessible to the public.

The Man Behind the Voice

03 Dec 2019

Having started his career at the BBC in 1985, alumnus Chris Aldridge is today one of the most recognisable voices on Radio 4. He talks to us about being part of a British institution.

In conversation with Fiona Wilkinson

14 Nov 2019

Alumna and president of the ICAEW, Fiona Wilkinson, talks to us about overcoming sexism, working mothers and how Royal Holloway helped to set her on her career path.

The face of modern leadership

01 Nov 2019

Alumna and co-founder of the Omnis Institute, Dr Aziza Khabbush, is helping to give a global platform for local leaders around the world. She talks to us about challenging the status quo.

Education for all

30 Oct 2019

Alongside the Article 26 scholarship, the generosity of alumnus Gabriel Pretus is making the dream of education a reality for asylum seeker Kehinde and removing the barriers for others like her.

Bedford writers' evening

11 Oct 2019

Bedford College alumna, Gillian Clarke, shares her experience of the recent Bedford Society writers' evening, held at 11 Bedford Square.

The gift of experience

04 Oct 2019

The culture of volunteering at Royal Holloway continues beyond graduation with the Community Action Alumni Coaching Scheme

A woman on a mission

30 Sep 2019

Alumna and Chief Executive of Business in the Community, Amanda Mackenzie OBE, puts purpose front and centre in her work. She speaks to us about her work and her time at Bedford College.

Talking to trees

26 Sep 2019

A ground-breaking pilot scheme run by Royal Holloway and supported by Chris Packham is educating children about the vital role trees play in our ecosystems. The results have been impressive.

In conversation with alumnus, Jason Lewis

20 Sep 2019

Having spent 13 years circumnavigating the globe using only human power, Jason saw the impact that consumerism is having on the planet and on societies. He talks to us about how he found his purpose.

Helping students onto the career ladder

10 Sep 2019

The Santander Universities SME Internship Programme is giving Royal Holloway students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience – and even their first jobs.

The gift of education

30 Aug 2019

Tandza, recipient of the Royal Holloway – Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA Excellence Scholarship, set up between her school in Swaziland and Royal Holloway, tells us what the opportunity meant to her.
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