Our RH2030s strategy prepares us for future challenges and exciting opportunities, allowing us to make a greater positive impact on the individuals and communities we serve.

Our RH2030s mark a significant milestone in the journey of Royal Holloway as a University of Social Purpose. The development of our vision and strategy has been the result of a meaningful co-creation with our valued students, colleagues, and external partners – a true testament to our University community.

RH2030s outlines what we aspire to achieve in the next decade and how we will respond to global challenges, building on the incredible platform of outstanding research, education, and civic and global engagement that is already taking place at Royal Holloway 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, helping us take advantage of emerging opportunities to make a greater positive impact on society.  

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.

• Respectful - an inclusive community built on kindness, trust and understanding.
• Innovative - relentlessly curious and ambitious.
• Daring - challenging ourselves and others to make a positive difference in the world.
• Open - working collaboratively with integrity, honesty, and transparency.