Our research profile Our research profile
“Royal Holloway’s collegiate atmosphere encourages collaboration. I love getting students involved in both industry and academic research, taking these experiences and using them in my teaching. My research explores the ways in which film and immersive technologies are exposing innovative content to fresh audiences on new platforms. I’m part of the Royal Holloway StoryFutures AHRC Cluster, creating partnerships with creative and tech companies to develop new story experiences using next generation technologies.” Professor Victoria Mapplebeck, Director of MA Digital Documentary and winner of the 2019 Short Form Programme BAFTA
Our research profile Research and teaching excellence We are acknowledged worldwide for pioneering work across all sectors of the arts, humanities and sciences. Our focus on challenge-led research, such as immersive and digital technologies, climate change, cyber security and quantum science addresses key issues facing modern society. This focus and our continued investment in first-class academic staff and facilities, lead to innovative partnerships with Higher Education, Government and industry.
National Research Assessment Exercise Our position as one of the UK’s leading research intensive institutions is confirmed by the results of the latest (at time of printing) Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2014. Its scoring system measures research quality in four categories, with the top score of 4* indicating quality that is world-leading and of the highest standards in terms of originality, significance and rigour. *Times Higher Education, REF 2014, Overall ranking of institutions **Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2014
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