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The EU referendum on the 23 June was not only what could be considered a devastation for Britain on the whole, but also for many students studying across the country. At Royal Holloway, whether you are an international student from the EU, a member of the Languages faculty, or have a year abroad attached to your course, there is obvious uncertainty surrounding the results of the referendum and the effect this will have on students in the future. In response Principal of Royal Holloway, Paul Layzell, released a statement on Royal Holloway’s student intranet on 24 June claiming that although leaving the EU is a gradual process, the priority of the university “remains to support all of our students, from every nation, to successfully complete your studies. We will continue to pursue the grou...

November the 28th last year saw thousands of pounds of damage to Blue Cross and Oxfam when donation bags were set alight outside the High Street shops. The fire set by the arsonists damaged Oxfam’s door frame, smashing the front window, as well as damage to the front of homeless pet charity Blue Cross. At the time a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson in November, but he was bailed and then released without charge on the 18th May, last week. Since Surrey Police have dropped the investigation and have said the case will not be re-opened unless they receive any new information. Jasmin Shelley, the manager at Egham’s Oxfam, said she is very disappointed by the decision. She made the point that “whoever did it caused an awful lot of damage and they are unlikely to pay for i...

The Royal Holloway Students’ Union has responded to a campaign rallying support for a referendum on the university’s affiliation with the NUS. Both the current sabbatical officers team and its successors have penned an impassioned statement regarding Royal Holloway’s membership of the National Union of Students, following the creation of a campaign intending to rally support for a referendum on the issue. In the statement, published on their website on the 16th of May, representatives of the Royal Holloway Students’ Union warn against holding a vote before the end of the academic year, citing post-exam euphoria and the impending departure of 1/3 of the student base as reasons why a referendum now would be inadvisable. While they acknowledge the grounds and the need for a debate on...

Dear Students, On 23 June, voters will decide in a referendum whether or not the UK continues to be a member of the European Union. The result will affect all our futures. We represent a number of academic disciplines, as well as a range of political persuasions. We strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to register and to vote, whatever their position in the debate. At the same time, it is our sincere view that Britain should remain in the EU. In this letter, we outline our reasons for supporting continued membership. First, the economy. Britain is presently part of the world’s largest single market: nearly 50% of British trade is with the rest of the EU, and it is estimated that over three million jobs in this country are connected to membership. But the EU is far more than a ...