RH2030s

I am absolutely delighted to introduce our new University strategy, RH2030s.

The launch of this strategy is a significant moment in the journey of Royal Holloway as a University of Social Purpose. The power of collaborative thinking and working together is crucial to our ambitions. Our vision and values are the outcome of a process of co-creation involving our students, colleagues, alumni and external partners over the past 18 months – a true testament to our University community.

It has been a joy, since I joined Royal Holloway in 2022, to watch our inspiring students acquiring the skills and confidence to use their education for social impact. In addition, it is a privilege to be working alongside globally leading academics forging the way in their areas with groundbreaking, impactful research, and not least our Professional Services teams who enable and shape those achievements. This strategy really does have an understanding and appreciation of collective team effort at its heart.

RH2030s outlines our ambitions reaching into the next decade and how we will respond to global needs and challenges, building on the incredible platform of outstanding research, education and civic and global engagement that is already taking place at Royal Holloway and in the context of an ever-changing world.

Royal Holloway has a proud history of being at the forefront of social change, equality, and inclusion. Our RH2030s strategy aims to carry this ethos forward with energy and ambition, helping us take advantage of emerging opportunities to make an ever-greater positive impact on the individuals and the communities we serve.

Thank you for being part of this amazing story and this exciting future,

Professor Julie Sanders
Vice-Chancellor and Principal

OUR VISION

To be a forward-thinking University of Social Purpose:

Committed to enabling outstanding educational and student experience; research and innovation; and local and global engagement with partners to drive social change for a better, more inclusive future.

OUR VALUES

We are a values-led organisation, with a clear sense of who we are and what we stand for. Our values guide us in being a University of Social Purpose in all we do.

They are for Royal Holloway to be:

INNOVATIVE

Relentlessly curious and ambitious.

DARING

Challenging ourselves and others to make a positive difference in the world.

RESPECTFUL

An inclusive community built on kindness, trust and understanding.

OPEN

Working collaboratively with integrity, honesty, and transparency.

OUR STRATEGIC AMBITIONS

Our Strategic Ambitions

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
AND RESEARCH

We will be a research-intensive university that fosters ambition and innovation. We will provide our students and colleagues with exceptional opportunities to grow and lead, tackling global challenges through inclusive education and socially impactful research, and developing inclusive leaders for the future.

Our Strategic Ambitions

SKILLS FOR CHOICE
AND OPPORTUNITY

We will provide tailored learning experiences that combine research and practical knowledge, fostering a supportive community where students and colleagues develop skills, confidence, and values to shape their futures and positively impact the world.

Our Strategic Ambitions

CIVIC MINDED,
GLOBALLY ENGAGED

We will celebrate and build on our global community by connecting with our international alumni, and global and local partners across industry and other sectors. As a university, we will contribute to economic and societal wellbeing through world-leading research and by supporting and enabling our global student community.

Our Strategic Ambitions

PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION

We will develop future-facing, inclusive partnerships that enhance our social purpose. We will utilise our global reach and our status as a University of London federation member to tackle societal challenges and improve the quality, scale, and relevance of opportunities for all those we work with.

WE WILL UTILISE OUR GLOBAL REACH

OUR STRATEGIC ENABLERS

Our strategic enablers are the three core inputs that will contribute to the successful delivery of the RH2030s strategy. They will be embedded throughout our strategic ambitions and everyday activities, and are:

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FUTURE

We will provide adaptable, high-quality learning and research spaces, both physical and virtual, fostering a sustainable and inclusive environment. We will enable seamless, user-centred digital experiences and an environmentally sustainable infrastructure to support net zero targets and remove outdated spaces and technology.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

We will be one of London’s most sustainable universities, embedding environmental sustainability in all aspects of our operations. We will empower our community through research, education and partnerships to mitigate climate and biodiversity crises and reduce our environmental footprint. We will empower our students, colleagues and partners to be environmental game-changers, drawing on our creative strengths and leveraging the decarbonisation of our estate.

PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND INCLUSION

We will foster a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels empowered and valued. We will inspire everyone to reach their potential and have a positive impact on both local and global communities.