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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Royal Holloway, King's College London and The University of Manchester have been awarded leadership of the British Election Study (BES) - the most authoritative survey of electoral behaviour in the UK. Read more: ow.ly/Kykq50ZTX0o PIR at Royal Holloway
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Manufacturing innovation on campus 🥼 SuperFab, in Physics, is our Quantum Device Nanofabrication Facility, providing UK businesses and researchers with access to world-class facilities and specialist equipment for developing next-generation technologies. More: ow.ly/az6C50ZIP8w
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Royal Holloway Biology @rhulbiology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Yesterday a group of academic and research staff from @rhulbiology.bsky.social visited CABI's centre at Silwood Park to renew MOU between CABI and @royalholloway.bsky.social and discuss research collaborations. Many thanks to CABI colleagues for their hospitality and fascinating facility tours!
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Congratulations to Samita Kirve, Associate Professor from the Department of Health Studies, who has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists for her outstanding contribution to occupational therapy. Read more: ow.ly/QhE150ZOcKx
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Future Jobs roadmap is here 🚀 Aligned with our #RH2030s strategy, we collaborated with local employers and partners to explore how universities can better match graduate skills with what businesses need - informing a roadmap, launched by Universities UK today. ow.ly/FUBl50ZLLUW
Proud to help build the Future Jobs roadmap, we hosted a conversation with employers and local partners that shaped recommendations to boost graduate employability and the UK economy, read the roadmap now, Universities UK / Future Universities - Group of professionals standing outside a historic university building, posing for a photo on a sunny day.
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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
So proud to have @royalholloway.bsky.social feature some of my recent projects on history and games where I have worked with fabulous people & #museums to develop historical #AR & #VR, and non-tech games to explore roles of gaming, technology and multisensory experience in engaging with history! 😊
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Dr Hannah Platts has always been fascinated by the unique ways that history can be conveyed in museums and historical sites, particularly through interactivity and play. Her research uses that fascination to create new and innovative experiences. Read more: ow.ly/Ej2y50ZJhSN
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Dr Khuong An Nguyen, has been awarded an Innovate UK grant for a project in partnership with High Speed 2 that will develop a robotic sensing system to improve safety and coordination in complex railway construction environments. Read more: ow.ly/pZPY50ZCmPn
Modern red and gray high-speed train speeding through an urban station at sunset.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Communicating our science beyond the traditional 🎧 Professor Alessandra Devoto recently appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Best Medicine, a comedic health podcast, talking about her research within Royal Holloway Biology on the medicinal quality of plants. ow.ly/Owlm50ZBLrc
Four smiling people posing together in a cozy brick-walled venue with a BBC Radio 4 microphone visible nearby. Best Medicine Series 3 graphic in top left.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Professor Ruth Hemus, from Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, has been working in partnership with The Reach Foundation on a project called 'Languages For All'. It aims to inspire more students to study modern languages at A-level and at university. ow.ly/nhbz50ZyohN
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Congratulations to Professor Danijela Serbic, from Royal Holloway Psychology, who has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE for her exceptional work in shaping the future of teaching and learning. Read more: ow.ly/WXnN50ZwSM1
Professor Danijela Serbic sitting on a wooden chair outside the Founder's Building.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We're excited to share that we've been awarded a £5million grant from The Leverhulme Trust to fund the 'Next Generation Democracy' doctoral programme, training up to 30 PhD scholars to investigate how 16 and 17 year-olds will shape, and be shaped, by UK democracy. More: ow.ly/Cw6R50ZuWt8
Group of young people standing outside UK parliament with one holding a sign with 'Voted at 16' written on it.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Partnering to expand educational opportunities for refugee students 🤝 We’re proud to announce a new collaboration with Mosaik Education, aiming to harness our shared expertise to bring new benefits and support to refugee learners. Read more: ow.ly/quyY50ZtLWR
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Ada Lovelace Day @adalovelaceday.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I was delighted to be awarded an honorary doctorate from @royalholloway.bsky.social on Tuesday, in recognition of my advocacy for women in STEM. You can now watch the ceremony and my speech to the Dept of Comp Sci grads, or read the text on my blog: findingada.com/blog/2026/07...
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Suw Charman-Anderson receives her honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Transforming understanding of our universe ⭐ Harnessing the power of AI to speed up scientific discovery, Dr Alessio Spurio Mancini of Royal Holloway, Department of Physics is breaking new ground with findings about our earth and beyond. Read more: ow.ly/1jnR50ZpXhj
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ECLIPSE - Environment for Computational Learning, Interdisciplinary Physics and Scientific Excellence
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Suw @suw.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I am delighted and humbled to say that today I was awarded an honorary doctorate by @royalholloway.bsky.social in recognition of my work to support of women in STEM. Second highlight of the day was meeting TeePee the campus cat, who allowed m me to pet her.
Me, getting an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway. TeePee the campus cat and I.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Many congratulations to Professor James Williams who has been honoured with a prestigious Fellowship to The British Academy. His Fellowship is awarded in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences. Read more: ow.ly/kz3I50ZqIU3
Professor James Williams and the logo for The British Academy
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
How a salty space rock might hold clues of life beyond Earth 👽 Dr Queenie Chan, alongside researchers from our Department of Earth Sciences and Imperial College London, is leading UK research into a fascinating meteorite. Read more: ow.ly/chIq50Zobk6 SETI Institute
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Congratulations to Professor Robert Eaglestone, who's received a national Outstanding Contribution to English Teaching Award 👏 The award recognises his exceptional and sustained contribution to the study, teaching and public advocacy of English over several decades. More: ow.ly/kQbc50ZlBUV
Professor Robert Eaglestone speaking in front of a NATE awards banner
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
New research, co-led by Dr Kaili Rimfeld from Royal Holloway Psychology, suggests it'd be better for experts to focus on a broad constellation of traits to identify potential challenges and support children, rather than looking at individual conditions in isolation. More: ow.ly/RlBC50Zk2r5
Dr Kaili Rimfeld
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Dr Rebecca Fisher and Dr James France from our Department of Earth Sciences were recently invited to a climate reception hosted by King Charles at St James’s Palace in London to highlight solutions for the rapid reduction of methane and non-carbon dioxide pollutants. More: ow.ly/bYl050ZhuYM
Dr Rebecca Fisher and Dr James France at St James's Palace in London.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 12/06/2026
New evidence shows a major climate shift ‘within a lifetime’ 13,000 years ago.
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The Gulf Stream suddenly moved north during an ancient cold snap – and it’s a warning for our future
New evidence shows a major climate shift ‘within a lifetime’ 13,000 years ago.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 23/06/2026
The rules allow for the governing party to change leader without going to the people.
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Why the UK shouldn’t expect a general election, even with a new prime minister in place
The rules allow for the governing party to change leader without going to the people.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Top 50 Women in Engineering recognition for Dr Maryam Mehrnezhad, Information Security Group | Royal Holloway, UoL The theme, Engineering Intelligence, focused on how creativity and technological innovation combine to solve complex challenges and drive inclusive progress. ow.ly/qFcU50Zg7gn
Associate Professor Maryam Mehrnezhad
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A new exhibition at Royal Holloway, in partnership with SC Johnson, explores how plastic pollution travels from everyday life into rivers and oceans, and how research can help drive practical solutions. More: ow.ly/COCg50ZfxOe
Plastic bottle tangled in underwater seaweed highlighting ocean pollution issues - Ocean Plastics, Research and Action, Emily Wilding Davison Building Exhibition Space, Royal Holloway, TW20 0EX, royalholloway.ac.uk/ocean-plastics
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Royal Holloway Biology @rhulbiology.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Congratulations to @royalholloway.bsky.social Honorary Fellow and @rhulbiology.bsky.social alumna Sarah Jane Chimbwandira, CEO of the Surrey Wildlife Trust, who has been awarded an MBE for services to the environment in the King's Birthday Honours List www.linkedin.com/posts/congra...
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Congratulations to Honorary Fellow and alumna Sarah Jane Chimbwandira, who has been awarded an MBE for services to the environment in the King's Birthday Honours List. Sarah studied Zoology with ...
Congratulations to Honorary Fellow and alumna Sarah Jane Chimbwandira, who has been awarded an MBE for services to the environment in the King's Birthday Honours List. Sarah studied Zoology with us a...
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 11/06/2026
When AI hands us an answer, we risk bypassing the process through which learning happens.
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AI doesn’t just help us think, it thinks instead of us: what this means for the process of learning
When AI hands us an answer, we risk bypassing the process through which learning happens.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Earlier this week, we awarded Honorary Fellowships to Shahid Azeem, Ann Ewing, Gerry O’Hagan and Jarmila Yu, who who have achieved distinction and made an outstanding contribution to the life and work of the University. Read more: ow.ly/s9Tn50ZaoU3
Back row L-R: Prof Tracy Bhamra, Prof Giuliana Pieri, Prof Ruth Livesey, Prof Christos Tsinopoulos Front row L-R: Shahid Azeem DL, Dr Ann Ewing, Gerry O'Hagan, Jarmila Yu in gowns at Honorary Fellows ceremony.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 09/06/2026
Both are tales set on islands where romance and mystery abound.
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Mamma Mia! is Shakespeare’s Tempest in campy musical disguise
Both are tales set on islands where romance and mystery abound.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We're excited to share the launch of a new strategic partnership with the University of the Aegean to develop a joint MSc AI for Sustainable Business Development. Read more: ow.ly/y20z50Z7CV9
Matthew Lodge, His Majesty Ambassador to Hellenic Republic; Professor Dimitris Βourantonis, General Secretary for Higher Education; Professor Christos Tsinopoulos, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, Royal Holloway, University of London; Professor Anastasia Constantelou, University of the Aegean; Professor Dimitris Papageorgiou, Rector, University of the Aegean; Professor Stelios Xanthopoulos, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, University of the Aegean
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 05/06/2026
Introducing white storks to England could help more people engage with nature.
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White storks: why introducing non-native species in rewilding projects can be a good idea
Introducing white storks to England could help more people engage with nature.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Helping to demystify the doctoral journey 🎓 A new book written by Professor Hanna Zagefka, Dean of our Faculty of Science, aims to help doctoral students overcome hurdles of securing and succeeding in a PhD programme. Read more: ow.ly/eQep50Z7UHz
Cover of Unlock Your PhD Potential by Professor Hanna Zagefka, with photo of graduates in caps and gowns.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 01/06/2026
More profitable applications for quantum computers are eclipsing the drive to break encryption.
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Quantum computers could expose our digital secrets – but there are much better reasons to build them
More profitable applications for quantum computers are eclipsing the drive to break encryption.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Dr Maryam Mehrnezhad’s Lab is providing the evidence-backed research that challenges assumptions and encourages technology and cybersecurity to be made inclusive in design and in practice. Read more: ow.ly/2rub50Z4EWL
Person holding a phone showing a digital lock symbolising cybersecurity
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Research to ensure museums are for everyone A workshop, led by Prof Hannah Thompson from Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, has brought together key voices to help create more inclusive museum experiences. Read more: ow.ly/n02k50Z34Py
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
As quantum computers develop, today’s security won’t be enough. Researchers such as Dr Rachel Player from our Information Security Group | Royal Holloway, UoL, are part of the global effort creating the tools that will keep our digital information safe. More: ow.ly/FRE550Z0faZ
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Dr Khuong An Nguyen, from our Department of Computer Science, has been awarded a UK Research and Innovation DAFNI Fellowship, funded by Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). His research maximises the potential of AI to make transport systems more reliable. ow.ly/4vi850YZqrA
Dr Khuong An Nguyen outside 10 Downing Street
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
What an eventful weekend in the South Tower... 👀 Perrie and Gwyn, the peregrine falcons nesting there, have welcomed three chicks! Here you can see some of their first special moments caught on camera. Take a closer look: ow.ly/opI150Z0SZf
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Julia Koricheva @juliakoricheva.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Spotted my first flowering bee orchid @royalholloway.bsky.social campus today
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
A new study, led by Dr Andrea Vik and Professor Manos Tsakiris from Royal Holloway Psychology, has found that our emotions towards politics not only play on our minds, but also shape how our bodies respond. ow.ly/FysO50YY6fY School of Advanced Study, University of London
Representation of how emotions (anger, anxiety, depression, disgust and hope) are felt in the body according to whether they're political or non-political.
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Julie Sanders @profjsanders.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Lovely appearance by our own @danelphick.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social talking about (and playing) Shostakovich on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme this morning 🎹 🎼
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 06/05/2026
In its rapid pacing, brief runtime and propulsive, hard-boiled action, Normal positions itself as a latter-day B-movie and mostly delivers.
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Normal: this quirky Bob Odenkirk caper is Die Hard meets Fargo
In its rapid pacing, brief runtime and propulsive, hard-boiled action, Normal positions itself as a latter-day B-movie and mostly delivers.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 08/05/2026
Recognising the power and subjectivity of the lenses through which we observe and narrate the climate reveals new ways to make positive change.
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Why climate action stalls, despite widespread popular support
Recognising the power and subjectivity of the lenses through which we observe and narrate the climate reveals new ways to make positive change.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
As Dr Zubin Kanga explains, Royal Holloway's close-knit community supports teamwork and knowledge exchange between researchers, often across disciplines. The result? Innovative, inspired and impactful collaboration. Examples of our research: ow.ly/qobA50YWqT4
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
'Living Well with HIV' a new book co-authored by Professor Michael Evangeli from Royal Holloway Psychology, has been published. It integrates the latest research and experiences of people living with HIV, and aims to enable them to live a good life and reduce stigma. More: ow.ly/8XVE50YUVxc
Banner showing the cover of 'Living well with HIV: a Psychological, Social, Medical and Personal Guide" by Michael Evangeli, Angelina Namiba, and Rachael Jones, published May 2026.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
One of the great writers to shape our world 🔊 Contributing to a discussion on BBC Radio 4 show 'In Our Time', Dr Jon Hughes, of our Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, shared his expertise on the work of the writer Joseph Roth (1894-1939). Listen back: ow.ly/YwWJ50YVVke
BBC In Our Time logo displayed over a golden spiral mosaic pattern next to photo of Dr Jon Hughes standing in front of a bookshelf.
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Using AI the right way in the creative industries 🤖 Learn about CoSTAR Network's new initiative aimed at accelerating the use of AI across the UK’s creative industries, while safeguarding core principles around authorship and intellectual property. Read more: ow.ly/YyiZ50YVUUO
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Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Meet Robin Williams, Professor of Molecular Cell Biology. Driven by the thrill of discovery, he’s uncovering exactly how medicines work to develop new treatments that help patients live happier, healthier lives. More: ow.ly/thZp50YRIw1
Professor Robin Williams
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/04/2026
This new production offers glimpses of how Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy might have unfolded differently.
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Romeo and Juliet: a ‘Sliding Doors’ production that plays with time to explore what might have been
This new production offers glimpses of how Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy might have unfolded differently.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 28/04/2026
Peatlands are central to climate change, yet basic questions remain unanswered. A global research community has mapped out what we most urgently need to know.
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Peatlands are vital for tackling climate change, yet scientists still haven’t found them all
Peatlands are central to climate change, yet basic questions remain unanswered. A global research community has mapped out what we most urgently need to know.
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