Minna is now Head of Engagement and Place at Royal Holloway.

Minna Ruohonen

“Some of you may already know me from my previous role as Public Engagement Manager at Royal Holloway, but I am excited to share that I have stepped into a full-time role as Head of Engagement and Place, which will give me an opportunity to continue strengthening connections with local partners, councillors, and residents, in turn, working alongside you to make a real impact in our community.

“We’ve already had a good head start, as earlier this year, Royal Holloway and Runnymede Consultative Group gave the go-ahead to establish three dedicated Working Groups - focusing on antisocial behaviour, transport and parking, and student accommodation. These groups, chaired by local councillors, bring together representatives from Royal Holloway, resident associations, and local government to develop practical solutions that benefit everyone.

“Another key milestone was the Civic Agreement launch for Surrey last autumn. The agreement will be delivered through a partnership between Surrey County Council, Royal Holloway, the University of Surrey, and the University for the Creative Arts. Now that the foundations are in place, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and turn ideas into action. 

“This all aligns closely with Royal Holloway’s RH2030s strategy, which envisions us as a University of Social Purpose guided by our values of daring, openness, innovation, and respect.

“I’m looking forward to continuing this journey with you all and building on the strong relationships we’ve already developed to create new opportunities to work together.”