A message from Royal Holloway, University of London, in relation to Covid-19

At Royal Holloway, University of London, we continue to prioritise the health and safety of our whole community. Throughout the pandemic, we have worked hard to provide a Covid-secure campus, adapting and implementing measures in response to government legislation, guidance and sector best practice in order to manage the risks, help maintain continuity in our student experience, the way we deliver teaching and how we operate, and play our part in support of the local, regional and national pandemic management effort.  

The majority of our students have returned to study on campus for the autumn term which started on 20 September 2021. Learning for our students is a mix of face-to-face, on campus, teaching and learning support, with some digital elements. This builds on the positive feedback around taking part in digital learning from students over the last year. 

With all legal restrictions removed, the university, the Students’ Union and clubs and societies are providing a diverse programme of face-to-face events and experiences. The Library, gym, cafes and bars are open and we are providing a full range of student support services. Some online events and activities were very popular last year and so we are offering an online programme too.

We will be once again be offering some events on campus which will be available for the general public to attend, together with others that will be hosted online. For further details, please visit our events webpage.

The university will follow updated Covid-19 guidance issued, and adapt if circumstances require it.

While legal restrictions have been removed, we continue to have some Covid-secure measures in place on campus. These include strongly encouraging the wearing of face coverings when moving around inside buildings and creating an expectation for all staff and students take a lateral flow test twice a week. We are also encouraging everyone who is eligible to get fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and we are providing the opportunity for both UK and international students to get vaccinated on campus. You can read more about the steps we are taking below.

The number of students and staff who are currently self-isolating after reporting testing positive for Covid-19 to the university are as follows. We will share an update on these figures every Tuesday during term time.