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New nasal spray proven to kill 99.9% of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 is being trialled

A Royal Holloway academic is playing an instrumental part in the first UK clinical trials of a nasal spray proven to kill 99.9% of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.

Over £125,000 raised to support students in these difficult times

In December, over £125,000 was raised from generous alumni and supporters during Royal Holloway’s matched giving campaign, the Big Give Christmas Challenge, to support students. 

New online alumni mentoring platform launched

To support our 2020 graduates and current students we have launched a new online alumni mentoring platform through which you can give practical and tangible help as an alumni mentor.

Royal Holloway moves up in The Guardian University League Table 2021

Royal Holloway has risen ten places to number 32 in the UK in The Guardian University League Table 2021.

Against all odds

In a year that would have usually seen dozens of alumni weddings hosted on campus, only one couple made it down the Chapel aisle in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Meet the new Mr and Mrs du Pille!

Upcoming events

Royal Holloway’s programme of events, lectures and concerts is being hosted online at this time. By going digital, we hope that you will be able to join us, wherever you are.

Recorded events

Many of our recent events have been recorded and are available to view online. 

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