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Who
we are

We’re here to make student life better at Royal Holloway. Think of us as the place that always has your back.

What we do Watch the film

Every

student is a member the day they enrol. You can opt out any time.

Independent

A separate charity from the University, so we can champion you freely.

400+

students employed across bars, catering, design and more.

Local + national

We represent your voice on campus and across the UK.

What we do

We’re a democratic charity set up under the Education Act 1994. In plain English: four big jobs, all aimed at you.

Represent you

We’re the official channel between students and the University, and we lobby and campaign on the issues you raise.

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Build communities

We run every sports club and society on campus, plus free events through Give It A Go.

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Give advice

Our Advice Centre offers confidential, impartial and independent support on academic, housing, money and more.

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Run your venues

From The Packhorse to The Venue, our bars, cafés and shop keep campus social (and we cook a mean burger).

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The small print, simplified

We’re a separate legal entity from the University. They part-fund us and we share a few central resources like IT support, but our decisions are led by students.

Registered charity no. 1213405

View us on the Charity Commission register

Our values

How we operate, the behaviours we champion and how the SU should feel.

Student focused

Everything we do has students at its heart.

High quality

Your expectations are high, and we aim to exceed them.

Trustworthy

Transparent, honest and fair in what we say and do.

Inclusive

A diverse range of activities and services that are fulfilling and accessible.

Brave

Bold, and not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Our strategic plan to 2027

Building community, leading change

The aims, enablers and values that guide the SU, built alongside the University’s strategy so we keep making a positive impact on student life.

Read the plan

How we’re funded

Not for profit, built to last

As a charity, every pound we generate is reinvested in your services. We aim for a small surplus each year so we can fund bigger things, like refurbishing bars or new stage kit, and weather tough times.

Block grantA yearly sum from the University to run our services
Commercial operationsBars, cafés, shops and venue hire
Sales and sponsorshipOrganisations that want to reach students

See our finances

How we’re run

Governance Our structure SU membership Our finances

Your views,
our agenda

As the collective voice of students, we tackle pressing issues and lobby for change using your opinions as our guide. Become an academic rep, or sit on an Executive and help shape Officer policies and plans.

Get involved See our campaigns

Work with us

We employ over 400 students across a range of specialist roles. From bar and catering to graphic design, there’s a role for everyone at RHSU.

Student rolesView jobs → Career rolesView jobs → Volunteer rolesView roles →

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