Learn how to mark and provide feedback online with Turnitin Feedback Studio

Session overview:

- An overview of Turnitin's features and benefits
- Demonstrations -setting-up, supporting students, analysing reports, managing assignment in-boxes, providing marks and feedback
- Advice on best practice, usability, workflow
- Lots of guided hands-on practice

Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square every Wednesday lunchtime at 12.30 pm.

The walk lasts for approximately 30 minutes and follows one of the walks around our beautiful campus.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical wellbeing. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm

Colleagues are invited to a weekly departmental research seminar series with the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy.

Topic: Gender Politics in Latin America

Speaker: Malu Gatto

Stereoscopy was the Virtual Reality of the Victorian era. Rebecca Sharpe and Denis Pellerin, from Dr Brian May’s London Stereoscopic Company, lead a workshop to show how it is possible to take stunning and life-like 3-D pictures (including portraits) with a simple smartphone.

Spaces limited, book on Eventbrite via rhulartcollections.eventbrite.co.uk

2019 marks the 200th birthday of William Powell Frith, artist of Royal Holloway Picture Gallery’s beloved Railway Station (1862). Photo historian Denis Pellerin takes us on a journey back in time when photographers were inspired by Frith and other artists to re-stage popular artworks for the Stereoscope. Come and see how Stereoscopy became a unique – and relatively inexpensive – way of getting art into the middle class parlour.

Free entry, no need to book, all welcome

Join our Assistant Curator, Dr Imogen Tedbury, within our temporary exhibition – Spotlight: 20th century artists in focus – for a lunchtime talk focussing on 20th century portraits held within the Royal Holloway’s art collections, with a specific focus on the portrayal of the past principals of Royal Holloway in portraiture.

Admission is free, but booking is essential.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spotlight-tour-modern-portraiture-and-professional-women-tickets-70921840133

Image detail from Francis Dodd, Portrait of Miss Tuke © Artists estate/ Royal Holloway art collection 2019

Colouring is not just for kids ....

It can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness.

Recapture the simple joys of colouring. Colouring pages are beautiful and detailed. We provide the colouring pencils and pages.

All you need to do is bring yourself, lunch and relax for an hour of creativity.

Join us in the Herringham Room. every Thursday from 12.30 pm.

If you have any queries, please contact Staff Health and Wellbeing on healthandwellbeing-HR@rhul.ac.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest information on staff events across Campus.

This is a free of charge traditional 60 minute mixed ability classical yoga class for all ages and physical abilities (adaptations can be made as required).

Please bring: a yoga/ exercise mat and blanket.

Please wear: any loose, comfortable clothing and warm socks for relaxation.

Please email Moya at moya.watson@rhul.ac.uk if you have any questions.

This is a joint student/ staff event.

Don't forget to follow staff health and wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest information on staff wellbeing events across Campus.

Join us for introductory classes in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Every Thursday from 6.30-8pm in the Sports Hall.

£5 for Royal Holloway students and staff.

£8 for non-students.

Block book for a discount.

Classes are tailored for complete beginners to advanced competitors.

For something new, effective and a great workout, come and join us!

Classes are led by Carlson Gracie London Black Belt Instructor.

For more information contact: nisar.shaikh@rhul.ac.uk

Fortnightly Complementary Therapist Session at Huntersdale.

The treatments include:
-Indian Head Massage
-Hand and Arm Massage
-Foot and Leg Massage

Treatments are reasonably priced at £10 per 25 minutes.

Slots are available from 9.00 am - 5.30 pm.

For bookings and further information, please contact Mary directly on 07922 696403 or email: info@marawellbeing.co.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest information on staff wellbeing events taking place across Campus.

A half hour guided meditation session.

The session is open to everyone regardless of religion or beliefs.

12.30 pm to 1.30 pm in the Chapel, Main Campus.

For further details, please contact sofia.mason@rhul.ac.uk.

Informal Modern Greek Language Beginners’ Course at The Hellenic Institute

The course aims at:

• Establishing basic communication skills in Greek
• Providing students with the skills to communicate in Greek in a variety of everyday situations
• Introducing students to a range of grammatical structures
• Familiarising students with aspects of contemporary Greek culture
• Establishing linguistic skills and attitudes required for promoting and facilitating further study of Greek

No tuition fees are required for joining this course

No previous knowledge of Greek is required

Sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Education it is open to all students and members of staff at Royal Holloway

Due to demand and additional fortnightly Complementary Therapist Session on Main Campus.

The treatments include:
-Indian Head Massage
-Hand and Arm Massage
-Foot and Leg Massage

Treatments are reasonably priced at £10 per 25 minutes.

Slots are available from 9.00 am - 5.30 pm.

Location provided at time of booking.

For bookings and further information, please contact Mary directly on 07922 696403 or email: info@marawellbeing.co.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest information on staff wellbeing events taking place across Campus.

Informal Modern Greek Language Beginners’ Course at The Hellenic Institute

The course aims at:

• Establishing basic communication skills in Greek
• Providing students with the skills to communicate in Greek in a variety of everyday situations
• Introducing students to a range of grammatical structures
• Familiarising students with aspects of contemporary Greek culture
• Establishing linguistic skills and attitudes required for promoting and facilitating further study of Greek

No tuition fees are required for joining this course

No previous knowledge of Greek is required

Sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Education it is open to all students and members of staff at Royal Holloway

A weekly informal meeting from 1 pm to 2 pm every Tuesday in the Herringham Room, Founders Building.

Suitable for all levels whether you are a beginner (or would like to learn) of an advanced knitter/ crocheter.

Materials will be provided. You can either work on something you have started or you can be taught how to knit/ crochet.

For further details, please contact Catherine Reaney or Vanessa Law.

Online Seminar provided our Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Workplace Options.

Looking at a few common family dynamics - from elders who feel anger and shame at losing their independence and role in society, to children who are confused, frustrated and embarassed by a grandparent's decline - carers have a lot to worry about. As stress increases, carers should know how to identify the triggers that indicate that they may need more help and external service providers.

This session provides a timely overview of how to cope as a carer in the 'sandwich generation', including competing pressures of family life and work while caring for a young and/ or elderly relative.

Visit the Workplace Options website from 19th November 2019 for the seminar.

Webiste
www.workplaceoptions.com
Click on "Member Benefits Website" at the top of the web page.

Username: RHUL
Password: employee
and log onto the seminar.

The Employee Assistance Programme is available 24/7/ 365 days per year to help with information and resources.

Victorian landscape paintings provide an insight into contemporary attitudes to rural country life, fantasies of place and changing politics of the countryside. Join cultural geographer Eleanor Cooper (MA 2019) to explore how landscape paintings in the Picture Gallery fulfil and challenge Victorian experiences and expectations of place.

The Picture Gallery will be open 10am-3pm.

Free entry, no need to book, all welcome.

Victorian landscape paintings provide an insight into contemporary attitudes to rural country life, fantasies of place and changing politics of the countryside. Join cultural geographer Eleanor Cooper (MA 2019) to explore how landscape paintings in the Picture Gallery fulfil and challenge Victorian experiences and expectations of place.

The Picture Gallery will be open 10am-3pm.

Free entry, no need to book, all welcome.

Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square every Wednesday lunchtime at 12.30 pm.

The walk lasts for approximately 30 minutes and follows one of the walks around our beautiful campus.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical wellbeing. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm

Colleagues are invited to a weekly departmental research seminar series with the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy.

Topic: Images and World Politics

Speaker: Lene Hansen

Wednesdays 10am-3pm. All welcome!

Our Multifaith Chaplaincy and the Students' Union welcome you to attend a vigil on Wednesday 20 November for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Come along to our Sustainability Discovery Session on Wednesday 20 November, from 1-4pm, in the Davison Building, to learn more about our sustainability-related research, discover how areas within the College are tackling sustainability and to find out more about what you’re able to do as an individual to become more sustainable.

Discover a selection of the internal and external stakeholders that will have a presence at the event:

Internal:

• Our Estates team will be sharing the importance of protecting and enhancing nature, as well as demonstrating why it is important to help reduce our use of fossil fuels and synthetic materials
• Our Catering team will be showcasing a series of zero waste recipes and the food waste app that they use within our food outlet kitchens
• Royal Holloway Volunteering will highlight their different sustainability-related volunteering projects as well as providing information on foodbanks.

External:

• Affinity Water will be highlighting ways that you can help to reduce water consumption
• Grundon will offer an interactive insight into how waste gets processed and disposed of
• PHS Group will provide information regarding their commitment to sustainability.

Academic research:

You will also have the opportunity to talk to a number of our academics about their sustainability-related research. Some of those attending include:

• Professor Dave Morritt, Department of Biological Sciences, will be demonstrating the issue of plastic pollution in the Thames and Clyde Sea.
• Dr Lauren McCarthy, School of Business and Management, will be showcasing research carried out with Divine Chocolate, and will provoke thought into the sustainability issues around chocolate.
• Dr Rebecca Fisher, Department of Earth Sciences, will be explaining maps of methane levels around London and plots of the over 20 year record of methane and carbon dioxide measured from Royal Holloway.

Colouring is not just for kids ....

It can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness.

Recapture the simple joys of colouring. Colouring pages are beautiful and detailed. We provide the colouring pencils and pages.

All you need to do is bring yourself, lunch and relax for an hour of creativity.

Join us in the Herringham Room. every Thursday from 12.30 pm.

If you have any queries, please contact Staff Health and Wellbeing on healthandwellbeing-HR@rhul.ac.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest information on staff events across Campus.

This is a free of charge traditional 60 minute mixed ability classical yoga class for all ages and physical abilities (adaptations can be made as required).

Please bring: a yoga/ exercise mat and blanket.

Please wear: any loose, comfortable clothing and warm socks for relaxation.

Please email Moya at moya.watson@rhul.ac.uk if you have any questions.

This is a joint student/ staff event.

Don't forget to follow staff health and wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest information on staff wellbeing events across Campus.

Join us for introductory classes in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Every Thursday from 6.30-8pm in the Sports Hall.

£5 for Royal Holloway students and staff.

£8 for non-students.

Block book for a discount.

Classes are tailored for complete beginners to advanced competitors.

For something new, effective and a great workout, come and join us!

Classes are led by Carlson Gracie London Black Belt Instructor.

For more information contact: nisar.shaikh@rhul.ac.uk

Fortnightly Complementary Therapist Session on Main Campus.

The treatments include:
-Indian Head Massage
-Hand and Arm Massage
-Foot and Leg Massage

Treatments are reasonably priced at £10 per 25 minutes.

Slots are available from 9.00 am - 5.30 pm.

Location provided at time of booking.

For bookings and further information, please contact Mary directly on 07922 696403 or email: info@marawellbeing.co.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest information on staff wellbeing events taking place across Campus.

Inventive, ribald and often cruel, satirical prints were a vivid aspect of British visual culture in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Join Art Collections Cataloguer, Alison Wright, in our art store for an introduction to the disorderly world of two leading satirical artists, James Gillray (1756-1815) and Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827). Meet in the LG floor foyer of the library.

Spaces limited, book on Eventbrite via rhulartcollections.eventbrite.co.uk

Inventive, ribald and often cruel, satirical prints were a vivid aspect of British visual culture in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Join Art Collections Cataloguer, Alison Wright, in our art store for an introduction to the disorderly world of two leading satirical artists, James Gillray (1756-1815) and Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827). Meet in the LG floor foyer of the library.

Spaces limited, book on Eventbrite via rhulartcollections.eventbrite.co.uk

Informal Modern Greek Language Beginners’ Course at The Hellenic Institute

The course aims at:

• Establishing basic communication skills in Greek
• Providing students with the skills to communicate in Greek in a variety of everyday situations
• Introducing students to a range of grammatical structures
• Familiarising students with aspects of contemporary Greek culture
• Establishing linguistic skills and attitudes required for promoting and facilitating further study of Greek

No tuition fees are required for joining this course

No previous knowledge of Greek is required

Sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Education it is open to all students and members of staff at Royal Holloway