Research and education

Alumni wins the 2026 Orwell Prize

Karen Bartlett, a graduate of Royal Holloway’s Screenwriting MA, has won the 2026 Orwell Prize for Political Writing.

We are very pleased to announce that our lecturer, Dr Patrick Doyle, published his monograph, Carolinian Crucible!

Members from the Greenhouse Gas Research Group in Earth Sciences attended a climate reception hosted by King Charles.

Our research is tackling global challenges to create a positive impact on individuals and communities and society.

Research culture encompasses the values, practices, and environment that support and promote research activities within a research institution.

Royal Holloway is home to a range of internationally-acclaimed research and education departments.

Explore how our research solves real-world challenges and makes a difference outside of academia.

Find out more about our Doctoral school.

Career preparation is embedded into our curriculum in a structured way.

Explore the range of world-class research at Royal Holloway.