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Royal Holloway, University of London

Find out more about Royal Holloway, University of London

Find out about geography at Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London offers the following outreach and engagement opportunities for schools, students and teachers:

Ambassadors programme

Royal Holloway, University of London has a Student Ambassador programme. Find out more 

Events and lectures

Visits to and from schools

Royal Holloway, University of London offers a variety of activities and resources for schools. Find out more

Visits with the Geography Department
The Geography Department are keen to work with schools on geography outreach and are developing events that are run at the university around themes such as fieldwork. They may also be able to visit your school, please enquire if you are interested in a visit.

Campus visits
Royal Holloway, University of London offer campus visits to schools. They can deliver full and half-day campus visits to enable students to experience university life and receive information, advice and guidance about higher education. Campus visits vary depending on the size of the group visiting, and room availability, but a typical visit will include:

  • An academic session (e.g. a subject taster workshop or a lab tour)
  • An Information, Advice, and Guidance session (e.g. about student finance)
  • A campus tour
  • A Q&A with student ambassadors 

 Find out more

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) visits
Royal Holloway, University of London EPQ visit days offer students the chance to learn research skills in an interactive session hosted by their librarians, as well as supervised use of their university library. Students can explore sources and supporting material for their projects while getting an insight into university level facilities. Find out more

Talks about university
The Royal Holloway, University of London Schools Liaison Team can visit your school or college to deliver talks and workshops, set up a stand at your careers or HE fair, or to work with teachers or parents.

They offer a range of talks and workshops aimed at helping students understand more about higher education and what it has to offer. Their talks and workshops will suit audiences from Years 10-13, and can be tailored to fit your requirements. Example talks & workshops:

  • Why university?
  • How to choose a course and university
  • Making the most of year 12
  • Study skills
  • UCAS uncovered
  • Personal statements
  • Student finance
  • Student life

Find out more

Open days

Find out more about open day dates using our Directory of Open Days

Summer schools

Residentials
Students can get a glimpse of life at Royal Holloway on one of their free university residentials for students in Year 10, 11 and 12. Find out more

Scholarships, funding and opportunities

Scholarships and bursaries are available.

Teacher CPD and resources

Royal Holloway Department of Geography Teacher Hub

Royal Holloway, University of London academics have a range of outreach resources that showcase their work. Find out more

Teaching resources for human and physical geography

Contacts

Professor Simon Blockley

Dr Chris Satow

Schools and Colleges Liaison Team

Widening Access Team