Consultancy and laboratory services
Royal Holloway, University of London is acknowledged for its research excellence, which continues to be enhanced by our successful relationships and collaborations with external organisations of all kinds.
Our experts have advised companies, charities and government bodies worldwide on an extensive variety of topics. Examples include information security, oil exploration, patient health assessment, economic and healthcare policy advice and analysis of public attitude towards current affairs.
We can work with you in a number of ways to improve the results and performance of your business.
Recent consultancy work
Smart Cards
The Information Security Group Smart Card Centre (SCC) was sought out by the Dutch government to provide expert independent advice on how to understand and react to a sudden and unexpected threat to a smartcard-based ticketing system which was being deployed for public transportation in the Netherlands. The Centre was asked to provide expert analysis and advice at several stages in a national programme to counter the immediate security threats and to review the selection and planned deployment of replacement technologies and systems. The work of the SCC was commended for its expertise and professionalism
Probiotics
Scientists in the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway have long-standing expertise in the field of probiotics, particularly in the use of spore forming strains of Bacillus. Their network of industrial collaborations include consultancy projects for a range of organisations.
Recent consultancy projects have been carried out for a major multi-national food company and a UK based SME. As part of a full package, lab-based analytical services were provided.
Information Security
In one long-term project, Royal Holloway’s Information Security Group| has been advising one of Asia Pacific’s largest telecommunications companies on the evaluation and design of cryptographic algorithms and security protocols for the imminent next generation of mobile devices.
The Group has worked with over 50 companies and government departments, offering guidance on topics including security policies, standards and compliance and the design of secure systems for financial, government and telecommunications applications.
Finding an expert advisor at Royal Holloway
Please contact us| to arrange a discussion of how our experts can help your business.
The 'Find an expert' link at the right of this page may also be of assistance in locating potential advisors at Royal Holloway.
Laboratory services at Royal Holloway
Royal Holloway is equipped with world-class research laboratories which also provide services for business.
Laboratories offering services include those in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences and Geography. Example services include microscopy, chemical analysis, mineral identification and soil and water quality analysis.
Please contact us| to discuss how our laboratory services can meet your business needs.