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Royal Holloway academic to help craft British Science Festival programme for 2024

05 Jun 2024

Ezenwa Olumba from the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy, has been named by the British Science Association (BSA) on its list of Scientific Section Presidents for 2024.

Professor Sylvia Walby OBE launches research on human trafficking policy and intervention

31 May 2024

Professor Sylvia Walby has published a book entitled Trafficking Chains: Modern Slavery in Society to help academics, policymakers and governments, tackle human trafficking.

Big brands disproportionately responsible for plastic pollution on small islands

29 May 2024

A new study has found that 72% of items washing up on the shores of small remote, protected islands, are manufactured by Danone and Coca-Cola Company, causing untold pollution to the area.

Academic named as a Distinguished Researcher in plant biology

23 May 2024

Professor Alessandra Devoto, Department of Biological Sciences, has been named as one of 25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology as a Distinguished Researcher.

Pioneering research investigates the influence of organised crime on communities

20 May 2024

Royal Holloway is leading a global project examining how communities respond to criminal groups and how these organisations exert power.

Research shows for first time that a critically endangered bird is at a greater risk of being taken for captivity than through loss of habitat

14 May 2024

Research by Royal Holloway and ZSL, has found that a critically endangered bird’s biggest threat is being taken from its habitat to be used as caged birds for its beauty.

Royal Holloway collaborates with the Science Museum Group to run British Sign Language workshop, making science more accessible

09 May 2024

A team of academics from Royal Holloway were part of a collaborative project with the Science Museum Group and the Scottish Sensory Centre at the University of Edinburgh to co-create new BSL signs.

Royal Holloway partners with Breaking Down Barriers Commission

08 May 2024

Royal Holloway, University of London is the latest university to join the Breaking Down Barriers Commission and the Purpose Coalition to promote positive social impact solutions and drive equality.

Children and adolescents enjoy learning new words, study finds

01 May 2024

New research led by an academic from Royal Holloway, University of London, published in Developmental Science, suggests that children and adolescents remain excited by learning new words.

One in four young adults are unaware of voting ID requirements, suggests new poll

30 Apr 2024

A YouGov survey, ran on behalf of an academic at Royal Holloway University of London, found that 24% of Londoners aged 18 to 24 are not aware of the need to produce photo ID to vote.

Local Secondary School students enjoy first university experience at Royal Holloway.

26 Apr 2024

Earlier this month, several students from a variety of backgrounds engaged in Spring Residentials at Royal Holloway, University of London, getting to experience university student life.

Royal Holloway academics launch essential anti-misinformation checklist ahead of global elections

24 Apr 2024

A group of academics from Royal Holloway have unveiled new guidance to help empower the public to make informed decisions amidst the fight against misinformation.