Breakfast Boost is back for term 3. 

Pick up a free breakfast to start your day well and help support you with the cost of living difficulties.

• Monday to Friday
• 8am - 10am
• Davison building atrium 

Breakfast boost money advice

Our Money & Funding Advisers, Kate and Kerry will be available each week during breakfast boost to answer your questions about money and finances and to share the support available from the University

• Tuesday and Thursday
• 9am - 10am
• Davison building atrium 

#WeAreInternational

We understand the importance of making new connections when you come to the UK and that's why we created Home Away From Home, a series of events throughout the year that help you meet new people, learn about new cultures and gain a sense of belonging at Royal Holloway. 

All Royal Holloway students are welcome to join these events which are shared within the calendar of events below. 

It’s no secret that exams can cause a fair bit of stress for a lot of people. So now more than ever, it’s important that you take care of your wellbeing; get a good amount of sleep, eat well and drink plenty (of water).

To help you with that, and to crack down on stress, every year we run the Stressbusters campaign during the third term to give you a break from revision and to try out some fun activities. We’ve got a great mix of events, so there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

Plus, there’s no need to feel guilty for going off to do another activity when you could be spending that time revising. By giving yourself breaks during revision, you'll be able to clear your head and hopefully find that you're more productive with your time when you come to revising!

So to avoid burning yourself out, make sure you pace yourself. No one can revise every single hour of the day, so give your mind a well-earned rest and join us for a few weeks of stress-free activities.

• All the SU events can be found here.

#WeAreInternational

As part of our New to the UK & Home Away from Home programmes, a  board game and social mixer , hosted by the International Advice team, to help welcome you to campus and the new academic year.

• Wednesday 1 May 2024
• Gowar & Wedderburn Common Room
• 6pm - 8pm.

Join us in the EWD building on Thursday 2 May from 12:00-15:00 to chat to HSBC Bank about digital banking and how to keep your finances safe and secure.

HSBC customers will also be able to get support with payments, standing orders, direct debits and other facilities that branches can offer.

Check out the full list of services on the HSBC website.

• Thursday 2 May 2024
• 12pm - 3pm
• Davison building 

Are you moving into private accommodation this summer? 

Would you like to learn more about the costs to expect, how to avoid hidden charges and make sure you have an effective financial plan? 

Join the Financial Wellbeing Team and colleagues from HSBC for a workshop designed specifically to help you overcome some of the challenges of moving into private, off-campus accommodation.

The team will also be on-hand to discuss how the University and Students' Union can support you in making the move to the private sector. 

• Thursday 2 May 
• 2pm
• Davison events space 
• Register here

Join us as we welcome our new Anglican Chaplain, Revd Daniel Walker, to campus and celebrate his installation and licensing service. 

We will be joined by the Archdeacon of Dorking, the Venerable Martin Breadmore and Vice-Chancellor & Principal, Professor Julie Sanders within our weekly service of Evensong with music from the Royal Holloway Chapel Choir, directed by Rupert Gough. 

All are welcome

• Thursday 2 May 
• 6:15pm  - 7:15pm with tea & coffee after
• Royal Holloway Chapel 

Join us to celebrate the diversity of our campus, students and staff at our first festival of languages and culture.

A collection of stalls and activities to celebrate the cultures and languages represented by both staff and students on our campuses

• Tuesday 14 May 2024
• Founder's Square
• 12pm - 3pm 

We know that the exam and assessment period can be particularly stressful for you.

Come over to visit one of our Wellbeing Advisers, let off some steam, have a biscuit, and recallibrate!

• Monday 13 May 2024
• 12pm - 2pm
• Founder's East, room 133

Led by our Hall Life team - Potion bottle crafts can also serve as sensory tools and provides a safe and relaxing space for students.  

• Monday 13 May 2024
• 7pm - 8pm
• Davison events space

Our University & SU support serivces and societies, along with charities will be showcasing the support available to students.  The teams will be on hand to answer questions and share what they can offer to support you.

• Wednesday 15 May 
• 12pm - 3pm
• Davison atrium space

Join the International Advice team for a walk around Windsor Great Park - keeping active and enjoying some fresh air

• Wednesday 15 May 
• 2pm - 5pm
• Meet at 2pm near the Gold Postbox at Founder's Square

The weekly Hall Life pub quiz with have a theme of mental health and will include top tips for your mental health.

• Wednesday 15 May
• 7pm - 8pm
• Crosslands, Founder's East

Let's turn the world green to promote good mental health for all and join wear it green day.

Have a rummage through your wardrobe and find all the green you can to make our beautiful green Egham campus and Bedford Square, London even more green!

• Thursday 16 May 2024

Active Lifestyle & Sport will be running an obstacle course with physical activities as well as board games to encourage you to keep yourself moving and active.

• Thursday 16 May
• From 12pm
• Founder's Square

Led by the Hall Life student team Colossus will be around campus giving out bear hugs to those who'd like them.

• Thursday 16 May
• 7pm - 8pm
• Davison building and around our Egham campus

We know that the exam and assessment period can be particularly stressful for you.

Come over to visit one of our Wellbeing Advisers, let off some steam, have a biscuit, and recallibrate!

• Friday 17 May 2024
• 12pm - 2pm
• Founder's East, room 133

A free walking tour....

....of London's prettiest suburb, only 20 minutes by train from Egham and Waterloo.

• Saturday 18 May 2024
• 2pm - 5pm
• From Twickenham Rail Station
• Book your place here

Hall Life Duty Officers will be available - with hot drinks - to chat to students

• Saturday 18 May & Sunday 19 May 2024
• 7pm - 8pm
• Founder's Visitor Centre (opposite the security desk)

Join the Hall Life Assistants to a walk to the historic Magna Carta and get your Sunday steps in.

• Sunday 19 May 2024
• 4pm - 6pm
• Meet at Founder's Square

Join our International Advice team at an early summer picnic

• Thursday 30 May 2024
• 12pm - 3pm
• Next to the Sports Centre

Join our International Advice and Active Lifestyle & Sport teams for an afternoon of sports to keep you active and out in the fresh air!

• Wednesday 19 June 2024
• 1pm - 3pm
• Sports Centre

Connect - Good relationships help our brains produce chemicals that make us happy.  They give us a sense of belonging and self-worth

• Make a playlist of your favourite songs andshare it with a friend.
• Join a club or a team to meet people with similar interests.
• Cook a meal together with friends or family

Physical activity is good for our minds and bodies, reducing stress and anxiety and boosting confidence.

• Where possible, take the stairs instead of the lift.
• Learn a new dance move.
• Have a good stretch.

Campus Walks 

We suggest you take advantage of our amazing short campus walks to take a break from the books and online resources and keep active

• The Meadow Walk - 1.5km, taking approx 15 minutes. 
• The Campus Circle Walk - 2.2km, taking approx 30 minutes. 
• The Tree Walk  - 1km, taking approx 10 minutes.
• The Bee Walk - 1.6km, taking approx 20 minutes.

Learning new things gives you new perspectives on the world around you and opens doors to new opportunities.  

• Do a puzzle, word search or Sudoku.
• Learn the numbers 1 to 10 in a different language.
• Take up a new hobby or project.

Acts of giving and kindness towards other people or in your community create positive feelings and a sense of reward.

• Complete a household chore that someone else might usually do.
• Do a random act of kindness today.
• Give a word of encouragement or a smile to brighten someone’s day.

Stopping to take in the present moment can give a more balanced outlook on life and help keeping us from worrying about the past or future. 

• Start a happiness jar – write down at least one thing every day that has made you happy and pop it in the jar.
• Look outside and notice any signs that the seasons are changing.
• Take note of one thing that makes you feel calm and relaxed and one that makes you feel excited.