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We are 15th in the UK, 36th in Europe and 119th worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2012

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Our close community means you always see a familiar face, creating a friendly, safe and relaxed environment in our beautiful 135 acre campus

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"We are innovative and maintain our Founder's spirit." Professor Paul Layzell, Principal

Opened by Queen Victoria in 1886, we are now one of the UK’s top research-led universities

We are 1st in the UK and 4th in the world for international outlook

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Description: As excitement builds ahead of this year's Play! Festival, we caught up with Stage Manager and Royal Holloway alumna Lizzie Cooper to find out how rehearsals are going and what she finds inspiring about the theatre.
Date:: 17/05/2013

Date: 01/06/2013
Location:: The Firestation, Windsor
Description: Come and play at Royal Holloway's FREE one-day arts festival in Windsor – where theatre, dance, music, comedy, creative writing, debate and media meet to showcase the best of creations by students and staff. Open to all ages and with something for everyone, drop in to our varied programme of finished performances, works in progress and interactive workshops.

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