Our centres of excellence

From Victorian studies to plant sciences, from algorithms and applications to gender research, you’ll fi nd others who share your interests. Our university was founded on principles of excellence and inclusivity and we continue to promote diversity and equality through our events, our culture and our work. We are able to off er such a wide range of specialisms partly because of our extensive networking and partnerships. We actively seek opportunities to work with organisations and businesses to share our knowledge, support new products and programmes, and advance our communities. Through our connections, you’ll have additional opportunities to learn and connect: • Knowledge exchange with industry • Live product development and consultancy opportunities • Market research and lab research projects • Masterclasses featuring guest speakers and visiting lecturers • Industry-led networks and events • Access to specialised industry equipment and technology See page 32 for more on funding through our institutes and centres and studentships.

“My PhD, in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, studies the large collections of 18th and 19th-century Cinchona bark, where quinine comes from. I was commissioned by Kew to write a book on the natural and social history of tonic water and the origins of the gin and tonic. Just the Tonic was published last November and won Best Debut Drinks Book’at the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards 2020. The support from AHRC Techne NPIF and Royal Holloway made this possible, and I really recommend both the scheme and the university, which have been really supportive.”

Kim AHRC Techne-funded doctoral researcher on a National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) Studentship