Communities

Building communities for all students is one of our strategic aims and we’re here to make sure you feel part of something during your time at Royal Holloway.

Media Outlets

Our media outlets are the perfect home for budding journalists, broadcasters, or creatives.

Do you have a voice made for radio? Broadcasting around campus, Surrey and beyond, Insanity Radio 103.2FM is our resident radio station with a schedule of chart, chat, and specialist shows.

Is writing more your thing? Get involved with Orbital Magazine and update students with the latest news from campus and beyond. Your content will be published in printed editions and online articles.

Passion about television? Join rhubarbTV and you can get involved with everything from live filming to documentaries, gameshows and behind-the-scenes content.

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Sports Clubs

The Students' Union is home to 35+ sports clubs that offer a mix of recreational and competitive opportunities. Whether it's a casual game of Badminton or vying for the league title with American Football, you’ll soon know what it means to be part of the Bears family.

If you see a club that takes your fancy at Freshers’ Fair, get in touch to find out more about training or attending a taster session. Want to take it further? Represent your club in matches and competitions.

Our sports teams compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and London Universities Sports Leagues (LUSL). We also have an annual Varsity - the biggest clash of the year as we take on our local rivals, the University of Surrey. We’ll be hosting Varsity on 25 March 2026 looking to secure victory for the first time. Come on you Bears!

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Academic Communities

Making sure that you are valued and represented during your time here is one of our top priorities, which is where our Academic Communities come in. They help to give groups a platform to have their voices heard on campus and beyond, as well as bring students with a shared interest together and help them find their community whilst at Royal Holloway.

Led by Community Officers determined by an online election, they work closely with the SU Officers, the University and student groups to ensure all voices within their Community are being heard and represented.

Joining any of our Academic Communities is completely free! Click the links below to meet our Community Officers and then hit the 'Join the Community' button to be kept up-to-date with news and events.

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Societies

A great way to get involved in university life, our societies allow you to meet new people, try new things, and improve your mental wellbeing. Society events can range from day trips and big celebration events in the SU to socials at the local pub, showcases and performances. No doubt joining a society will massively enhance your Royal Holloway experience.

Our Freshers’ Fair on 23 September is a great place to meet societies and discover more about their activities. If you can’t find a society that interests you, why not form one of your own? The SU can support you through the process of creating an entirely new group! Alternatively, you can revive one of our dormant societies through our Revive A Group process.

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Inclusion Communities

Making sure that you feel valued and listened to is one of our top priorities and our Inclusion Communities play a leading role in making that happen.

Led by elected student Community Officers, they work closely with the SU Officers, the University and student groups to ensure all voices within their Community are being heard and represented.

They are completely free to join and allow you to connect with other students who may share the same experiences.

Inclusion Communities

Black & Global Majority Students
Disabled Students
International Students
LGBT+ Students
Mature Students
Parent & Carer Students
Students of Faith
Women Students

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