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100% in the National Student Survey 2020

24 Jul 2020

We are delighted to see our highest ever NSS scores from students across our degree portfolio which are testament to the very high level of satisfaction with teaching and overall experience.

Microplastics impact in River Thames

21 Jul 2020

Studies show microplastics are causing a negative impact to the health of the River Thames and its inhabitants

Now that is rocket science: scientists discover seeds could one day be grown on Mars

15 May 2020

A new research paper by scientists from Royal Holloway has found that salad rocket seeds sent to outer space on the International Space Station (ISS), grow only slightly slower when returned to Earth,

How is the lockdown impacting our natural environment?

07 May 2020

During this pandemic staff in the Department of Biological Sciences are tackling the challenge of understanding better the impact around COVID-19 and in particular the impact on nature.

Royal Holloway and FutureLearn launch online course for next generation of scientists

06 Mar 2020

To coincide with British Science Week 2020, Royal Holloway launched a free, four-week online course; Understanding Biological Energy - on social learning platform, FutureLearn.

New drug could give hope to those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and help prolong lives

26 Feb 2020

Academics at Royal Holloway have developed a new genetic medicine that has been given the go ahead by the U.S Food and Drug Association (FDA) to be prescribed globally to a subset of patients

Celebrating Rare Disease Day at Royal Holloway

20 Feb 2020

The theme for this year's global awareness campaign is: ‘we are the 300 million’, emphasising the number of people affected by rare diseases worldwide.

Spotlight on Professor Dave Morritt

18 Feb 2020

Professor David Morritt is conducting research into the extent of plastic pollution in UK waterways

Bees prioritise their unique waggle dance to find flowers

07 Feb 2020

New research shows bees have many means to learn from their nest mates about the best flowers to visit, but it is their unique waggle dance which is prioritised above all else

Talking to Trees project bringing children in touch with nature

06 Dec 2019

A ground-breaking pilot scheme run by Royal Holloway and supported by Naturalist, broadcaster and campaigner Chris Packham is educating children about the vital role trees play
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