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‘A jolt of recognition’ – the similarities between women in the Armenian and Yezidi genocides

21 Jan 2026

Dr Rebecca Jinks has been collecting the stories of Yezidi women captured by ISIS in Iraq, and sharing their stories alongside those of female surviours of the Armenian Genocide in 1915.

When crime feels like justice

20 Jan 2026

Prof Giovanni Travaglino investigates the power of schadenfreude - that spark of joy at someone else’s downfall - and how it can lead people to justify illegal attacks against corrupt institutions.

AI skills for social purpose: how Royal Holloway is shaping the future

16 Jan 2026

Dr Nisreen Ameen is at the forefront of research that bridges technology and social purpose to shape how AI is adopted across the UK.

Beyond the noise: unlocking the secrets of human awareness

13 Jan 2026

How does attention shape what we notice — and what we miss? Professor Polly Dalton’s research examines human awareness with insights that could transform safety and storytelling.

From ending the reading wars at home to taking the fight for literacy global

06 Jan 2026

Learning your A, B, C’s isn’t easy – Professor Kathleen Rastle’s research into the ‘science of reading’ is transforming how reading is taught around the world, changing lives for millions

A city that cares: Bogotá empowering women block by block

16 Dec 2025

Professor Jennifer Piscopo reports how Bogotá is leading the way with community support to caregivers, by offering services like continuing education, income generation and respite – free of charge.

Seeds of the future - feeding the world through innovation in eco-friendly farming

12 Dec 2025

A new partnership between Royal Holloway and Eden Research is pioneering eco-friendly seed technology, using natural solutions to boost crop resilience and transform sustainable agriculture.

Motherboard: a smartphone’s view of parenthood in the digital age

10 Dec 2025

Victoria Mapplebeck's documentary Motherboard provides an intimate look at parenthood, childhood, and her experiences as a survivor of breast cancer.

Spotlight on . . . Narender Ramnani

08 Dec 2025

“Studying the human brain is such a privilege” – Meet Narender Ramnani, Professor of Neuroscience

From theme tunes to theme parks: how music makes the magic happen

11 Nov 2025

Dr Tim Summers has made it his mission to uncover how music affects how we experience stories, in video games, multmedia franchises, theme parks, and beyond.

Digital decision-making: Asking questions about the use of AI and digital tools in UK asylum claims

10 Nov 2025

Can AI make fair decisions about who gets asylum? Royal Holloway researchers are finding out.

Exploring AI in the creative arts: optimism and caution in academic thought

05 Nov 2025

From Hollywood strikes to viral deepfakes, AI has become a flashpoint topic in the creative industries. At Royal Holloway, two researchers are helping students navigate this complex terrain.