October has been a busy month on campus here at the School of Business and Management. It’s great to see the campus buzzing with excited students embarking on either their first explorations of higher education or returning to pursue their passions and dig deeper into the subjects that really interest them. Alongside teaching, our academics have being involved in the launch of RH2030s - Royal Holloway, University of London’s new strategy to shape our future – while also finding time to continue sharing their expertise and insight with the wider world. Here are some of the highlights for the month:
Royal Holloway, University of London, launches new ‘RH2030s’ strategy
October saw the launch of the new RH2030s strategy for Royal Holloway, University of London - which focuses on shaping the institution as a University of Social Purpose able to respond to global challenges through the enabling of transformative education and research. The new strategy commits the University to being globally engaged, enabling stronger global partnerships, realising the full potential of its alumni network, and amplifying its global reputation.
Read more about the aims of the new strategy here:
Royal Holloway launches new strategy as a University of Social Purpose
Explore the RH2030s strategy further here:
The University has also signed up to the AfricaCharter, a framework for advancing research collaborations in the continent. Read more about the Charter:
Royal Holloway signs up to the Africa Charter
School of Business and Management academics named on ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ lists
Academics from the School of Business and Management were once again listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2024. Compiled by Stanford University, these prestigious lists focus on career-long impact and single-year impact, recognizing exceptional research contributions.
BBC Radio appearance for School of Business and Management academic
Dr Maryam Aldossari from the School of Business and Management was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 about featuring in a documentary (Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia) on inequalities in Saudi Arabia.
Woman’s Hour | BBC Radio 4 | 25th October
Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia | ITV
Ongoing interest in Brand British Royal Family
Professor Pauline MacLaran expertise on brand ‘British Royal Family’ continues to be called on by publications around the world. Covering Catherine’s return to public life and the future of the Royal Family in light of Britain's colonial past, to William’s new documentary on homelessness, to Prince Harry and Meghan – from the difficulties of a possible return to why their branding strategy has backfired, Professor MacLaran has been able to add insight on this ever-fascinating topic.
Prince Harry arrives home in UK but he is proven to be faced with difficulties | Daily Express US
British royal princess Kate is back | Weser Kurier • German
Prince Harry is 'striking out on his own' to remind the public of better days | Daily Express US
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s key reason for going their separate ways | Daily Express US
Accolades and displayed relaxation: Prince William's media offensive | Yahoo! France • French
William publicly evokes Harry “for the first time in 6 years. | L'Essentiel (Luxembourg) • French
Prince William presents documentary in which he remembers his mother | PHOTOS | Peru 21 • Spanish
Prince William's media offensive, with a documentary on homelessness | Telepro.be • French
Prince William doc showcases homelessness work in PR shift | The Guardian Nigeria • Online
United Kingdom relates in paying financial compensation to former colonies | Bol • Portuguese
