University life is about more than just lectures, assignments, and racing to the SU café before the last pastry disappears. It’s also about finding your people, the ones who just get you.
Vaishnavi Vajja
VP Wellbeing & Diversity
University life is about more than just lectures, assignments, and racing to the SU café before the last pastry disappears. It’s also about finding your people, the ones who just get you. That’s where our Inclusion Communities come in.
These are student-led groups, based within your Students’ Union, created to support underrepresented students, amplify your voice, and make sure you feel right at home on campus. They run events, awareness campaigns, and advocacy projects, all with one goal: to make Royal Holloway a place where everyone belongs. And here’s the best bit - they’re completely free to join.
Who Runs Them?
Each community is led by a Community Officer who is a student elected by you. They’re your go-to person for representation, organising events, and making sure your concerns are heard at both SU and University level. Think of them as a cross between a team captain, a campaigner, and a friendly face in the crowd.
What Communities Can You Join?
We’ve got spaces for every identity and interest, including:
- Black & Global Majority Students: Clara Unegbu
- Commuter Students: Delilah Ferry-Swainson
- Disabled Students: JJ Littleton
- International Students: Farha Faizal
- LGBTQ+ Students: Jakob Bird
- Mature Students: Vacant keep an eye out to run in the autumn elections!
- Parents & Carers: Vacant keep an eye out to run in the autumn elections!
- Students of Faith: Naomi Tchesse
- Women Students: Bana Asqalan
- Postgraduate Research Students (PGR): Vacant keep an eye out to run in the autumn elections!
- Postgraduate Taught Students (PGT): Vacant keep an eye out to run in the autumn elections!
What Do They Actually Do?
A lot more than you might expect:
- Campaigns & Awareness Months: From Black History Month in October to Women’s History Month in March, our communities shine a spotlight on voices and stories that deserve to be heard.
- Collaborative Events: Workshops, socials, and joint projects with societies that are perfect for networking or just making new friends.
- Officer-Led Initiatives: From International Women’s Day breakfasts to accessibility resources and diagnostic support funds and so much more, our Officers turn ideas into action.
Why You Should Get Involved
Joining a community means:
How to Join
It’s easy:
- Fill out the “Join your Academic or Inclusion Student Communities” form on the SU website under Representing You.
- Or simply reach out to your Community Officer via email or Instagram, I am sure they’re always happy to chat.
Bottom line? These communities are here to make sure your time at Royal Holloway is more than just studying, it’s about belonging, being heard, and building something together. So get involved. Your people are waiting.