Catch up with some of the news and stories where our academics have been called on to offer insight and knowledge this November.
Research contributes to call for stronger health measures in Uganda to counter risks for future pandemics
Dr. Maureen Ayikoru recently participated in a workshop in Uganda, where she shared her team's study which focused on the analysis of Uganda’s healthcare system, especially investigating the healthcare professionals' (HCPs) experiences during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was covered extensively by the media in Uganda, including on Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) TV and the Uganda Radio Network (URN), and led to constructive discussions on ongoing research opportunities.
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Experts Call for Stronger Health Measures to Counter Rising Pandemic Risks | URN
Experts Call for Stronger Health Measures to Counter Rising Pandemic Risks | The Independent, Uganda
Carbon problems in the rental market
Head of our Department of Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship, Professor Tom Wainwright, was interviewed by Canadian media company Corporate Knights, which focuses on sustainable business. Tom was able to add insight into the contradictions in government policy for housing developers that often mean unsustainable methods are cheaper than retrofitting, for their article which focussed on the carbon problems within the rental market.
Rental Housing Carbon Problem Here's How To Solve It | Corporate Knights
Panel discussion on UK Employment Rights Bill
Chris Rees, Professor of Employment Relations, took part in a panel discussion on how employment rights and corporate governance reform can help the government to boost pay and productivity and reduce inequality in response to the UK government introducing the Employment Rights Bill in October 2024.
Report Launch: A Charter For Fair Pay | High Pay Centre
IOD ‘Better Director Series’ event at Royal Holloway
On November 13, the Institute of Directors held the latest instalment of their ‘Better Director Series’ events at Royal Holloway. We were pleased to host Chief Economist Anna Leach and the Bank of England's deputy agent for Greater London, Lai Wah Co, alongside a panel of experts to explore the topic of ‘The financial landscape post-election for SMEs’.
How festive music can influence our buying habits
Professor Alan Bradshaw from the School of Business and Management spoke to The Manila Times about how festive jingles can influence our sense of time, our mood, and what sort of products we purchase.
The Psychology of Christmas Carols | Manila Times
Ongoing interest in Brand British Royal Family
Professor Pauline MacLaran's expertise on the British Royal Family continues to be referenced due to the ongoing interest in what the British Royal Family are up to.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘wise' to steer clear of Eric Trump for one key reason
| MSN US
King Charles Birthday Plans | Daily Express US
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Politically Neutral | Daily Express US
Prince William's Best Kept Secret | Daily Express US
King Charles' birthday plans revealed over major royal 'doubt'
| MSN US
Prince William's 'best kept secret' came as a 'relief' to British public
| MSN US
Meghan Markle taking a break from public life | Daily Express US
New Virtual Production Facility at Royal Holloway
And finally, there was extensive coverage of a new virtual production facility - Futures Studio – which opened at Royal Holloway. It offers creative technology businesses a space to innovate, showcase their work and collaborate with industry experts and world-class researchers.
New virtual production facility Futures Studio to focus on R&D | TVB Europe
Virtual Production facility Futures Studio opens in Surrey | Broadcast Tech
Disguise teams up with Royal Holloway on £3m VP studio | AVInteractive
