Building positivity

22 Apr 2020

Alumna, artist and poet Astra Papachristodoulou has created an imaginative poetry Jenga project which transforms the classic family game with positive messages and drawings.

Remembering Rachel Whittaker

20 Apr 2020

The Bedford College alumna, who passed away in 2018, left a legacy to the Bedford Society Scholarship Fund, a gesture typical of her generous nature.

Bedford alumna recognised in New Year Honours

17 Apr 2020

Bedford College alumna Catherine Cooke has worked in the library sector for over 40 years and was recently recognised with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services in the New Year Honours.

Dr David Hilling MBE

15 Apr 2020

Former staff member and Honorary Fellow, Dr David Hilling MBE, sadly passed away on 27 March, aged 85.

In conversation with alumna and former Chief Executive of the British Property Federation, Liz Peace

10 Apr 2020

Discover more about one of the most respected faces in the British property industry, as she talks to us about her career and how Royal Holloway set her on her path.

Rodney Dales

31 Mar 2020

We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Zoology staff member, Rodney Dales, who has died aged 93.

Managing mental health and wellbeing while social distancing or self-isolating

27 Mar 2020

Alumna Nicky Morgan (BA English, 2000), co-founder of POINT3 Wellbeing, offers her tips for managing mental health and wellbeing while social distancing or self-isolating.

In conversation with bestselling author and alumna Elisabeth Gifford

25 Mar 2020

Alumna and bestselling author Elisabeth Gifford is preparing to publish her latest novel. She talks to us about her passion for historical fiction and her career as a writer.

Would you be willing to be interviewed for our archives?

12 Mar 2020

Following the success of the oral history programme in recent years, we are looking for more alumni and former staff from the 1960s and early 1970s to be interviewed by our MA Public History students.

Alumna recognised in 2020 New Years Honours list for services to Apprenticeships

26 Feb 2020

We spoke to alumna Dominique Unsworth, CEO and Producer at Resource Productions, about her inspiration and the impact her work has had.

Bedford College alumna awarded MBE for services to Probation and Community Safety

20 Feb 2020

Carolyn Butlin, Service Delivery Manager at Essex Community Rehabilitation Company, spoke to us about her time at Bedford College and her career journey.

Sid White MBE (1927-2020)

15 Feb 2020

Sid White MBE, former Bedford College staff member and Honorary Fellow of Royal Holloway, sadly passed away on 1 February 2020, aged 92.