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How Stoicism is changing lives

09 Mar 2026

How stoicism is changing lives across prisons, schools and businesses. Dr John Sellars' research is proving that ancient wisdom still has the power to transform how we think, feel and behave.

From an international career to UK post graduate study: how Royal Holloway made the transition easy

03 Mar 2026

Coming from a professional life in Pakistan, Sawera arrived at Royal Holloway looking for a masters degree that would build on her experience.

MA Ancient History student Lily Gregory on her time at Royal Holloway

02 Mar 2026

For Lily, choosing to study a masters in Ancient History at Royal Holloway was an incredible experience.

Matt Gibbons, on studying MA Public History at Royal Holloway

26 Feb 2026

“Challenging, rewarding and eye opening,” is how Matt Gibbons describes his time studying MA Public History at Royal Holloway, University of London.

From artistic undergraduate to social science postgraduate: Jakob's Royal Holloway journey

23 Feb 2026

Meet Jakob, who discovered that performance and politics aren’t as far apart as they seem.

International student success: Heer’s journey to postgraduate study at Royal Holloway

19 Feb 2026

Studying MSc Finance at Royal Holloway helped Heer build confidence, community, and a global future

Transforming passion into profession - from undergraduate to postgraduate student at Royal Holloway

17 Feb 2026

From industry insiders to global networking opportunities, Nicole’s master’s journey shows what’s possible when passion meets the right postgraduate course.

Who controls the conversation: the hidden power of social media

12 Feb 2026

Who really decides what we see online? New research exposes the hidden power social media platforms hold in shaping political debate and democratic life.

Meet Emma

04 Feb 2026

Meet Emma - who studied BSc (Honours) Biology and Psychology

Why teenage reading matters – rethinking literacy in secondary education

03 Feb 2026

Uncovering the psychology of learning - discover how Professor Jessie Ricketts’ research on teenage reading is helping to tackle a major challenge for society.

Meet Panagiotis

27 Jan 2026

Meet Panagiotis - who studied MSc Information Security

Creative Writing alumna shortlisted for prestigious literature award

23 Jan 2026

Yanita Georgieva, an alumna of Royal Holloway's MA Creative Writing Poetry pathway, shares her thoughts on her nomination for the Arts Foundation Futures Award, and her time at Royal Holloway.