Younger generation fail to notice environmental decline

19 Aug 2020

Young people are not as aware of environmental changes compared to the older generation, according to a new report by Royal Holloway

Bumblebee larval growth impaired by insecticide

06 Aug 2020

Researchers from Royal Holloway, have found that an insecticide used in more than 81 countries, including within the EU, could contribute towards a global decline in bumblebees.

International award shared by two talented PhD students

06 Aug 2020

Two talented PhD research students in the Department of Biological Sciences have been recognised as joint recipients of an international award for their research contributions.

100% in the National Student Survey 2020

24 Jul 2020

We are delighted to see our highest ever NSS scores from students across our degree portfolio which are testament to the very high level of satisfaction with teaching and overall experience.

Microplastics impact in River Thames

21 Jul 2020

Studies show microplastics are causing a negative impact to the health of the River Thames and its inhabitants

Now that is rocket science: scientists discover seeds could one day be grown on Mars

15 May 2020

A new research paper by scientists from Royal Holloway has found that salad rocket seeds sent to outer space on the International Space Station (ISS), grow only slightly slower when returned to Earth,

How is the lockdown impacting our natural environment?

07 May 2020

During this pandemic staff in the Department of Biological Sciences are tackling the challenge of understanding better the impact around COVID-19 and in particular the impact on nature.

Royal Holloway and FutureLearn launch online course for next generation of scientists

06 Mar 2020

To coincide with British Science Week 2020, Royal Holloway launched a free, four-week online course; Understanding Biological Energy - on social learning platform, FutureLearn.

New drug could give hope to those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and help prolong lives

26 Feb 2020

Academics at Royal Holloway have developed a new genetic medicine that has been given the go ahead by the U.S Food and Drug Association (FDA) to be prescribed globally to a subset of patients

Celebrating Rare Disease Day at Royal Holloway

20 Feb 2020

The theme for this year's global awareness campaign is: ‘we are the 300 million’, emphasising the number of people affected by rare diseases worldwide.