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Nominations announced for Sabbatical and Trustee

President: Mari Burton Doug German Ruth Nicholson   Vice President (Education and Welfare) Katie Blow Kenny Aruwa Carl Welch   Vice President (Communications and Campaigns) Jamie Green Louie Woodall   Vice President (Student Activities) Lydia Heywood Ed Resek Ian Stewart   Trustee: Daniel Brewer George Papamargaritis Oli Rushby

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Witnesses sought following smash and grab at Staines jewellers

Surrey Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a smash and grab burglary at the H. Samuel jewellery store on Staines High Street. The incident occurred at approximately 5:40am on Sunday, 22 January, when a gang of men smashed the front windows of the shop to gain entry. Once inside, the thieves broke several [...]

Surrey Police News

Suspects released following Victoria Street armed raid

On Friday January 20, 2012, Surrey Police performed an armed operation in Englefield Green. The raid, involving Surrey Police firearms officers, took place at around 10.15am and was performed on a car during a vehicle stop check in Victoria Street, Englefield Green. Witnesses reported seeing armed police preventing civilians from entering a section of the street, [...]

Royal Holloway News

RHUL mourns sad death of Drama student

It has been confirmed that Zara (Sonam) Johal, a second year Drama and Theatre Studies student, sadly passed away early in the morning of Tuesday January 16 2012. She was rushed to St. Peter’s hospital after she collapsed at home on Monday evening. Zara has been described by the College as “a bright and well-liked student” [...]

PT Job Fair News

Record breaking number of students at Part Time Job Fair

The Part Time Job Fair brought to you by Royal Holloway Careers Service attracted over 500 students to a range of part time and vacation jobs.  Employers including Apple, Thorpe Park, Tutor Doctor, the London 2012 Organising Committee and the University’s own Students Union attended the event, commenting on both the number and the quality [...]


 
 

 
Surrey Police

Armed police carry out operation in Englefield Green

Residents of Englefield Green were alarmed to see armed police officers in the area this morning. The armed officers, from Surrey Police, were carrying out a proactive firearms operation in Victoria Street at around 10.15am on ...
by Julian Farmer
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Royal Holloway

RHUL mourns sad death of Drama student

It has been confirmed that Zara (Sonam) Johal, a second year Drama and Theatre Studies student, sadly passed away early in the morning of Tuesday January 16 2012. She was rushed to St. Peter’s hospital after she collapsed at...
by Emily Pressnell
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PT Job Fair

Record breaking number of students at Part Time Job Fair

The Part Time Job Fair brought to you by Royal Holloway Careers Service attracted over 500 students to a range of part time and vacation jobs.  Employers including Apple, Thorpe Park, Tutor Doctor, the London 2012 Organising C...
by Ben Bayley
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London Olympics Stadium

Olympic competition: win an Olympic tour!

With 200 days to go before the Olympic Games begin and to mark the College’s role as the Rowing and Canoe Sprint Village, The College are inviting students to enter a competition for the chance to win two passes for a tour o...
by Beth Bridewell
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Insanity Station Manager resigns

The Station Manager of Insanity Radio has resigned her post. Gunanika Singh, elected to the position in March 2011, made the announcement at the first SU General Meeting of the year. In an email to all members of Insanity Radio...
by Louie Woodall
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Sutherland House as it currently stands. Image: RHUL Press Office.

New theatre at RHUL gets go-ahead

The Orbital can confirm that on Wednesday 4 January, Royal Holloway was granted permission by Runnymede Borough Council to build a brand new, state-of-the-art theatre. The current studio that stands at Sutherland House is a dat...
by Kristian Wightwick
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