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Freshers’ Festival
is sponsored by
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B E A PA RT OF YOU R
ST UDE NT S' U NI ON THI S YE A R
W E L CO M E T O
R OYA L
H O L LOWAY
STUDENTS’
UNION.
@SURHUL
After an incredibly tough 18 months, you’re about to
embark on the journey of a lifetime. While we’re not
completely out of the woods just yet, things are definitely
heading towards a better place and we’re here to reassure
you that you’ve got lots of reasons to be positive about
the year ahead!
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W E ’ R E YO U R REPRESENTING O U R A DV I C E
UNION YO U R AC A D E M I C CENTRE
INTERESTS
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SPORT SOCIETIES G E T YO U R
& MEDIA VO I C E H E A R D
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OUR VENUES FRESHERS’
F E S T I VA L
*You can opt out of membership at any time. Simply head over to su.rhul.ac.uk/membership to find out more. We’re here to make student life better. But what exactly does that mean? Well, think of the Students’ Union as Representation is just one slice of the Away from the bar, we run an Advice that place that always has your back. pie when it comes to what we’re about. Centre that offers confidential, impartial, Independent from the University, we’re We’re also responsible for running all and independent advice, while we also here to champion student interests. the sports clubs and societies (think run free events with our Give It A Go This means we can fight for your rights of these as communities of students programme, and loads more! and ensure you are always getting coming together to form a group your voice heard. The best bit is that around a shared interest or hobby) So what are you waiting for? Get upon enrolling at Royal Holloway you on campus ensuring there’s always an involved today and be a part of your automatically become a member*, and outlet for your passions, while we cook Students’ Union. we’ll represent you on both a local and up a mean burger in our bars (there’s national level. more on our venues later on). >> SU.RHUL.AC.UK 04
Want to lead your
Students’ Union? Henn
Every year we elect a team of full-time sabbatical officers
(like Henn on the right) who lead the SU.
Warwick
>> PRESIDENT
Any student can become an officer so keep an eye out for Hi everyone! I’m Henn - your Students’
our SU Elections opening at the start of Term Two. Whether Union President. As well as overseeing
you’re after a paid full-time sabbatical officer role or part- everything that goes on here at the SU,
time voluntary trustee role, this is your chance to stand up my role is to represent your views to
and lead on issues that really matter to the student body. the University and lobby for changes to
As a democratic organisation, we believe that elections show improve student life at Royal Holloway.
the best of what we can achieve when we work together.
This year, I’ll be focusing on a number
>> S U . R H U L . AC . U K / E L E C T I O N S of key issues including student safety
on campus and in the local community,
improving the College’s wellbeing
Campaigning. services, creating a loyalty card system for
SU events, and enhancing the College’s
Students like yourself direct the issues we campaign on misconduct processes and complaints
and we’re not afraid to tackle complex pieces of policy procedures. I will also be leading a key
in order to improve students’ rights. Alongside this, our piece of work to decolonise not only the
student groups lead the way on liberation campaigns such curriculum but also all College services.
as Disability, LGBTQ+, Women’s, and Black History months.
Check out some of our previous campaigns to see how you If you ever have any questions, please do
can change the world around you, or have a chat with one not hesitate to get in touch!
of the officers.
president@su.rhul.ac.uk
>> S U . R H U L . AC . U K / C A M PA I G N S
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Representing your
Maia academic interests.
Jarvis. It’d be very easy to think the Students’ Union is here to
purely focus on the social side of campus life, but that’s
>> V P E D U C AT I O N only half of the story.
Hi, I’m Maia! As your Vice President
Education, I will communicate your At the end of the day, you’re here to get a degree and one
academic interests to senior staff and turn of our core goals is making sure that this happens. That’s
student feedback into concrete change in why we run what’s known as the academic representation
order to give you the best teaching and system. It’s not quite as sexy as a night out at Medicine but
learning experience. I will amplify the this can be the difference between a first or second class
concerns of students in College meetings degree. That’s because the system is made up of a mix of
and work closely with academic reps and individuals who represent you and your course.
listen to their feedback.
Course reps work on ensuring your degree programme
My plans for this year include revamping is everything you expected it to be, department reps
the Personal Tutoring system, increasing look at department-wide changes, school reps work
academic peer support by bringing across several departments to instigate change,
Writing Cafés to more departments, and while the Vice President Education works across the
implementing the recommendations from wider College.
the Joint Honours Insight Report.
As a new student, you can volunteer to be the
If you have any questions or are course rep for your chosen degree programme,
interested in becoming an academic rep, giving you the chance to directly influence what
feel free to get in contact. happens on your course and give a voice to your peers.
vpeducation@su.rhul.ac.uk > > S U . R H U L . AC . U K /AC A D E M I C R E P S
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Our Advice Centre is
confidential, accessible Alice
and free. Goode.
To support your wellbeing, we also run our own Advice >> VP WELLBEING & DIVERSITY
Centre with dedicated support for academic and housing Hi, I’m Alice, your Vice President Wellbeing
issues. This service is independent of the College, so and Diversity. Throughout the year I hope
it’s the perfect place for confidential advice about your to empower, engage with and facilitate
course. Our advisors are based upstairs in the Students’ spaces for student voices to be heard.
Union Building, but no matter whether you’re studying on
campus or from home, you’ll be able to access support My aim is to improve the wellbeing,
online through email and virtual appointments. You can equality and inclusivity of students at
also visit our Advice Centre hub on the website, giving you Royal Holloway through working on
instant digital access to support and useful resources, or campaigns, empowering and supporting
attend one of our weekly Zoom drop-in sessions. our Collectives, working with Student
Services, and sitting on College boards.
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed.
Starting university is a big deal and you may have I aim to work on centralising student
moments where you feel overwhelmed. This is support services, expanding and
completely natural and you won’t be alone in improving the extensions policy,
feeling this way. While we encourage you to step supporting mental health and engaging
out of your comfort zone and try new things, it’s minority voices.
important to do so at your own pace. If you ever
have any worries, you can book an appointment with Please feel free to drop me a message
one of our advisors by emailing advice@su.rhul.ac.uk. or come and have a chat if you need, I’m
always here to support you!
>> S U . R H U L . AC . U K /A DV I C E
vpwellbeingdiversity@su.rhul.ac.uk
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Alex Home of the Bears.
Parry. The Students’ Union is home to 30+ sports clubs
that offer a mix of recreational and competitive
opportunities. Whether it’s a casual game of Ping Pong
>> V P S O C I E T I E S & S P O R T or vying for the league title with Netball, you’ll soon
Hi, I’m Alex, your Vice President Societies know what it means to be part of the Bears family.
and Sport. I know how important groups
are to student life around campus and I If you want to join a club, check out our Freshers’ Fair in
cannot wait to help them get back into September where you can meet each team. If you see
delivering in-person activities this year! something that takes your fancy on our website, get in
touch with the club to find out more about training or
As well as ensuring that student attending a trial session. Want to take it further? Represent
engagement gets back to pre-COVID your club in matches and competitions. If you’re after
levels, I am aiming to develop the support something with less of a competitive edge, then campus
currently available to student group leagues or social events could be perfect for you – these
committees which will allow them to be are run by the University’s Active Lifestyle and Sport team.
able to deliver their members high-quality
and effective activity. Our sports teams compete in a number of competitions
run by British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
I cannot stress how amazing being a part and London Universities Sports Leagues (LUSL). We’re
of a student group is, from meeting so also looking forward to the long-awaited return of
many like-minded people to learning so Varsity – the biggest clash of the year as we take
many transferable skills! If you ever have on our local rivals the University of Surrey across a
any questions, feel free to send me an range of disciplines. We can’t wait to welcome the
email or DM. Stags back to Royal Holloway in the ultimate test of
pride, passion and skill.
vpsocsport@su.rhul.ac.uk
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Our societies do Our media outlets
amazing things. are ace.
Whether you’ve always wanted to try your hand at Your first port of call for the latest news and
musical theatre and acting, or you’re keen to discover entertainment on campus, our three media
a completely new hobby, there’s a place for everyone outlets are the perfect home for any budding
within our societies and media outlets. journalists, broadcasters, or creatives.
Societies are a great way to get involved in university life. Orbital Magazine distributes a monthly
They allow you to meet new people, try new things, and magazine with a variety of articles ranging
also massively benefit your mental wellbeing by getting from artist interviews to breaking news stories.
you out of the library and doing something that you love! Find up-to-date news about what’s happening
on and off-campus in their online articles.
Our Freshers’ Fair on 20 and 21 September is a great place
to meet societies and find out more about their activities. Broadcasting around campus, Surrey and
If you can’t find a society that piques your interest, why beyond, Insanity Radio 103.2FM is our resident
not form one of your own? The SU can support you radio station. With a schedule of chart, chat,
through the process of creating an entirely new group! and specialist shows, plus news broadcasts,
Alternatively, you can revive one of our dormant you’re guaranteed great music, great
societies through our new Adopt A Group process. presenters and great coverage.
This year, our societies will be conducting a Collaborating with societies, the Students’
blended mix of online and physical activity – Union and the local community, rhubarbTV
this will vary from group to group, so please create online content from live streams and
get in contact with them individually and newsreels to game shows and dramas.
follow their social media pages for updates.
> > S U . R H U L . AC . U K / M E D I A
>> S U . R H U L . AC . U K / S O C I E T I E S
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We’re here to represent you, which means the most important voices in the Students’ Union should be yours. CO L L E C T I V E S STUDENT EXECUTIVES POLICY INQUIRIES UNION WORKSHOP Making sure that you’re valued We want students to collaborate In the past 18 months, we’ve Sometimes, students just want an and represented during your time more effectively on key issues published four reports – BAME easy place they can go to and talk here is one of our top priorities, so and we achieve this through Inclusive Student Experience, PGR about how the service in the bar we’ve established eight Student our three Student Executives: Student Experience, Careers Support, could be better. That’s why Union Collectives to give underrepresented Education; Wellbeing, Community and Student Housing – where we Workshop exists. It’s an open shop of groups a platform to have their and Diversity; and Clubs, Societies detailed a series of recommendations informal drop-in sessions that covers voices heard. As well as organising and Opportunities. Your Officers for ourselves and the University to all the different services we deliver activities, events and campaigns, directly engage with a wide range of improve our work in those areas. We and it’s open to all. So if you’ve got a Collectives work with the SU to students when planning their work already have plans for a postgraduate view, we want to hear from you. secure the general interests and and students feed directly into the taught student experience inquiry, rights of students. Joining any of our development of policy and plans in and there will be more to come > > S U . R H U L . AC . U K / VO I C E Collectives is completely free. Even if their area. throughout the year. you don’t define into the group you can register as a supporter to take part in their activities. 10
Get ready to Finding a new
Give It A Go. student pad.
Get the
If you’re looking to develop a new skill, flex You’re just starting your Royal Holloway journey
your creative muscles, or simply unwind after supplies in. so this may be one for the future, but it’s still
a day of lectures, you’ll find something in our something to bear in mind.
calendar of Give It A Go events. Who wants to walk 20 minutes to the shops and
then carry their bags back up a hill? It’s easy to get carried away in the excitement but
These are smaller scale events that are you shouldn’t feel pressured into jumping straight
predominantly alcohol-free and focused on Literally nobody. Luckily, the Union Shop is located into a house share with your new flatmates. Take
you meeting new people in a fun, relaxed and on the ground floor of the EWD Building, selling your time and wait for our Housing Fair where you
welcoming environment. Some previous highlights fresh produce, drinks, clothing and more. We also can meet local landlords and estate agents.
include a campus Colour Run, a Warner Bros have a dedicated vegetarian, vegan and gluten-
Studio Tour, pamper sessions, a free pop-up ice free selection - lovely stuff. Also make sure to check out RHUL Studentpad -
cream parlour, and loads more. your free portal to hundreds of properties in the
If you’d rather avoid the hustle and bustle, you can local area. Whether you’re looking for a place
So whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, culture make use of our online Click & Collect service and in Egham, Englefield Green or further afield, it’s
vulture, sports fanatic, or just love trying new we’ll get everything ready for your chosen date your best bet for finding high-quality private
things, we’ll have something for you! and time slot. accommodation that’s the perfect fit for you.
>> S U . R H U L . AC . U K / G I V E I TAG O > > U N I O N S H O P. CO . U K > > R H U L S T U D E N T PA D . CO . U K
11Venues for days. Wi-fi
Gender neutral toilet
Food
Drink
Whether it’s food, drink, or a little boogie you’re after, we’ve got something Accessible Bookable rooms
for you to do every night, seven days a week, all year round.
Child friendly Live sport
>> S U . R H U L . AC . U K / V E N U E S
Pet friendly Board games
Union Venue. Medicine.
Home to our weekly Wednesday and Friday club nights, we’ve had some Our second biggest venue plays host to a number of events and society
incredible artists performing over the years from Sigma and Nathan Dawe to performances throughout the year, including our favourites MedsBevs and
Big Narstie and Becky Hill. It’s not just big club nights you’ll find here though Toast. We’ve also got a spacious beer garden which is perfect for drinks in
as we also host loads of student group performances on our main stage. the sun (don’t worry, we have heaters for those cold winter nights).
Tommy’s Kitchen. The Packhorse.
Situated downstairs in the SU, we serve the best burgers on campus, catering The SU’s very own pub where you can enjoy a range of food and drinks deals,
for all dietary requirements. Grab yourself something quick to takeaway, sit in including our ever popular Two for Tuesday - 241 on a load of the menu.
for a meal with mates, or chill outside on the Union Plaza. Oh, and if hummus We also screen live sport seven days a week and have tons of other events
and pita is what you dream about at night, make sure you check out Humpit – including our weekly Pub Quiz and Transmission – the home of indie bangers
you won’t be disappointed! and cut-price drinks deals!
12Making our venues a safe space. While we’re all looking forward to more social opportunities this year, it’s important to note that there will still be some safety measures in place within our venues to ensure the health of all students and our staff. In line with government advice surrounding nightclubs, only those who are double vaccinated (14+ days from the date of the second dose) will be able to attend events at the Union Venue. Track & Trace signage will remain available and we’re asking all students to continue to engage with the process. Although face coverings are no longer mandatory, we kindly ask you to be respectful of others and consider wearing a face covering when moving around our venues. Screens will remain in position at the bar to protect our staff. Campus will remain cashless in 2021/22 – in Tommy’s Kitchen, The Packhorse, and Medicine you can order online via our app and enjoy table service, or you’re welcome to come directly to the bar and pay by card. For the Union Venue, you’ll need to come to the bar. These measures are subject to change depending on any government updates – make sure you stay up-to-date on any announcements by reading the weekly Union Update that we’ll email to you every Friday during term time. 13
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• wr i s t b a n d s / / £ 60 • Not vaccinated?
Desperate to attend the big club nights that are We still have a load of events you can attend
listed on the next page? You’ll want to get your which don’t require a vaccine for entry including
hands on a Freshers’ Festival wristband – the at both Medicine, The Packhorse, and our Give It
only way to guarantee your entry to all of our A Go programme.
headline events.
If you have a medical exemption please contact
Wristbands will go on sale in two phases: the team at venues@su.rhul.ac.uk who will be able
• First and second-year students: Friday 27 to chat to you about attending and what to expect
August (10am) within our venues.
• General sale: Monday 6 September (10am)
Individual event tickets will go on sale at 10am
on Monday 13 September. • keeping you safe
While Freshers’ Festival is obviously about
Remember, the Union website - su.rhul.ac.uk - is having loads of fun, our number one priority is
the only verified place to buy tickets to events. ensuring you are able to enjoy our events in a
If you’re unsure you’re purchasing from the right safe environment.
place, contact us on social media - @SURHUL or
email marketing@su.rhul.ac.uk. All our activities and events will be conducted
in accordance with the relevant guidance
In line with government advice surrounding published by the UK Government, with changes made
nightclubs, only those who are double vaccinated to the operation of all events and venues to
will be able to attend events at the Union Venue. comply with current guidance.
14 days must also have passed since your final
dose of the vaccine. This means that if you have You can read more about the specific measures
not had your second dose by Saturday 4 September, being put in place by checking out the individual
you should not purchase a wristband. event pages on our Freshers’ Festival website.#rhfreshers • be part of it • #rhfreshers • be part of it • #rhfreshers
Event s wristband event
£ advance / on the door
• Sh i s h a l a u n c h • welcom e p a r t y • ibiza sunset ft.
17 september 19 sept e m b e r karen harding
the packhorse medicin e 20 september
free entry free en t r y union venue
£5 / £7
• re t u r n e r s ’ p a rty • vk pre s e n t s
17 september #wear e c o s m i c • freshers’ fair
union venue 19 sept e m b e r 21 september
£5 / £7 union v e n u e sports centre
£5 / £7 free entry
• re s t a r t p a r t y
18 september • freshe r s ’ f a i r • market day
medicine 20 sept e m b e r 21 september
free entry sports c e n t r e union plaza
free en t r y free entry
• r e s t a r t p r o j ect
18 september • sunset s e s s i o n s • two for tuesday
union venue 20 sept e m b e r 21 september
£5 / £7 the pac k h o r s e the packhorse
free en t r y free entry
• pu b q u i z
19 september • toast • medsbevs:
the packhorse 20 sept e m b e r reggaeton night
£1 pp medicin e 21 september
free en t r y medicine
free entry#rhfreshers • be part of it • #rhfreshers • be part of it • #rhfreshers
wristband event
£ advance / on the door
• gl i t t e r b o m b f t. • rainbo w r a v e • fancy medsbevs
baga chipz 23 sept e m b e r 25 september
21 september medicin e medicine
union venue free en t r y free entry
£10 / £12
• smells l i k e t e e n • freshers’ ball ft.
• ka r a o k e spiri t f t . d e a f ella henderson
22 september havan a ( d j s e t ) + special guests
the packhorse 23 sept e m b e r 25 september
free union v e n u e founder’s south quad
£5 / £7 £25 / £30
• me d s w e d s
22 september • medsbe v s • pub quiz
medicine 24 sept e m b e r 26 september
free entry medicin e the packhorse
free en t r y £1 pp
• fl a w l e s s r e l a unch
ft. arrdee • juicy r e l a u n c h f t . • outdoor cinema
22 september 220 k i d & c u p p y 26 september
founder’s south quad 24 sept e m b e r founder’s south quad
£12.50 / £15 founder ’ s s o u t h q u a d free entry
£12.50 / £ 1 5
• tr a n s m i s s i o n
23 september
the packhorse
free entry get y o u r t i c k e t s a t s u . r h u l . a c . u k / f r e s h e r s#rhfreshers • be part of it • #rhfreshers • be part of it • #rhfreshers
• n a v i g a t i n g freshers’ festival We know that adapting to student life can be
It can be tricky finding the right balance between challenging. There may be moments when you feel
work and play but it’s doable. While we will be overwhelmed, but you won’t be going through
putting on an array of events to help you enjoy this alone. You can find help using our online
the social side of university life, it’s up to resources or if you want to speak to someone,
you to decide how involved you get. Our events our Advice Centre is on hand to offer you free
are a great way to meet new people and enjoy and impartial advice. Alternatively, you can
new experiences in a safe environment, but if also have a chat with the University’s Student
you’d rather stay in and watch the latest Netflix Services Centre. You can also find out more
series, that’s also absolutely fine. There are no information about the start to university life by
set rules and you can shape your own experience! downloading the ‘Welcome to Royal Holloway’ app
from the App Store or Google Play.
Freshers’ Festival isn’t all about drinking and
partying either – we run loads of alcohol-free
events, including our Give It A Go programme, • just for you
your best bet for new and exciting experiences. As a registered charity we are a not-for-profit
We’d also encourage you to go out and explore organisation, which means that every penny we
campus and the local area. The beautiful Virginia earn goes directly back into delivering services
Water Lake is just down the road and you can for students.
also check out the monument to Magna Carta down
in Runnymede. From riverside walks to glorious Putting on loads of great activities for
meadows, memorials and secluded spots, there’s Freshers’ Festival obviously comes at a cost and
something for everyone! while we’d love to give away everything for free,
that simply isn’t possible. To ensure that we
If you’re not able to make it to campus for can cover what we spend on everything that goes
Freshers’ Festival, don’t worry! There will into running them, such as entertainment, sound,
be plenty of time to explore when you arrive, lighting, staff (and much more), we do have to
and we’ll introduce you to all the best spots. charge an entry fee for our larger events. We’ve
Remember you’ll still be able to get involved kept our pricing structure as fair as possible
with the University’s virtual events and become and there are still a number of free events for
part of the amazing Royal Holloway community. you to enjoy if money is a little tight.Registered charity no: 1141998 | The Students’ Union, Royal Holloway, Egham, TW20 0EX
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