These frequently asked questions are designed to complement the induction checklists which will be completed by your manager or another person in your department.
Orientation
There is information on the staff intranet outlining your options for travelling to campus.
Here is the campus map. You can find accessibility information on the AccessAble website.
You might also be interested in the College bus service which links campus with Kingswood hall of residence.
We have produced a self-guided tour of campus for new members of staff, which you can complete on your own or with members of your team. Use these other routes if you would like to explore our beautiful campus further.
There are lots of places to eat and drink on campus.
On Tuesdays during term time, you will find international food stalls outside the Students' Union building.
Yes, you can use your College Card to pay for food and drink at catering outlets on campus, including those run by the Students' Union.
Please see this page for instructions on how to load money on your card.
The Davison building is home to the Union Shop, which stocks a wide range of essentials including sandwiches and refreshments, groceries and toiletries.
Every Tuesday during term time (10am-4pm) is Market Day at the Student's Union, which includes fresh produce and international food stalls.
Here are some ideas for getting to know colleagues in the College.
Visit the sport and fitness page to find out about gym memberships, exercise classes and staff sports clubs.
Your department will be able to tell you about the postal arrangements for sending and receiving work-related mail. You can also find out more from the Post Room.
For personal mail, there is a postbox outside the Windsor Building. The gold paint marks the achievement of Mathematics alumna and equestrian Sophie Christiansen, who won three Paralympic gold medals at London 2012. Stamps can be purchased from the Union Shop.
You also might be interested to know that there are two Amazon Locker locations on campus.
Yes, there is an on-site guesthouse in The Hub. The accommodation comprises 24 bedrooms, which are all en-suite. Facilities include wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries and free car parking. There are singles, doubles and family rooms as well as an adapted room. Find out more about how to book and discounts available to staff.
Find out about our history, which began with the creation of two pioneering women's colleges. You may be interested in our
notable alumni and
art collections. There are also some useful
facts and figures
Staff are emailed a weekly newsletter which includes College news and information about upcoming events. News articles and events are also published on the staff intranet.
The College Smoking Policy explains that smoking, including use of e-cigarettes, is not allowed in or within 5 metres of any building.
The College is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Please see our Equality and Diversity pages for information relevant training, networks and resources.
We have two places of worship on campus, our Chapel in Founder’s Building and our Muslim Prayer Room in Wetton’s Annexe. There are regular services of worship in both spaces but they can also be used for quiet reflection and prayer. Find out more on the Multifaith Chaplaincy pages.
Pay and benefits
You should use MyView to update your contact and pay details.
Parts 2 and 3 should be sent to the Payroll office.
The payroll and pensions page gives information about the College's two pension schemes including the criteria for auto-enrolment.
You can view your payslips online using MyView.
Timesheets are completed using MyView.
The College uses prepaid cards to disburse funds for staff travel and subsistence. Find out more about when expenses may be claimed in the Travel, Subsistence and Personal Expenses Policy and Procedures.
Annual leave should be booked using MyView.
The HR benefits page includes information about annual leave, flexible working, work-based nursery and more. Staff can also benefit from free software including Mircrosoft Office. Did you know that College staff can purchase a TOTUM card from the NUS, giving you access to discounts when shopping and eating out? There are many opportunities to attend events, lectures and concerts on campus.
Getting help
You can contact the IT Service Desk by email or by calling 01784 41 4321.
The College provides a provide a free and confidential Employee Wellbeing Programme, which is available for all staff to access. It is designed to help you with a wide range of work, family and personal issues.
The Working Well Hub also contains a wide range of useful information about working well remotely and on campus.
The Health and Safety pages contain information including policies, training, risk assessments and induction.
Student Advisory and Wellbeing can support students with all aspects of health and wellbeing. The Student Services Centre can answer queries on topics including halls of residence, fee payment, exams and graduation.
Ths unions page provide links to the unions that are recognised by the College.
The Working Well Hub contains lots of information and resources to support staff working away from campus.
Doing my job
The College has defined hybrid working as 'Doing your office-based job from campus (Egham or London depending on your role) and remotely, including from home'. This type of working is suitable for some roles and you can find out more on the Hybrid Working Hub.
Your manager will discuss specific arrangements with you. The Hybrid Working Hub includes maps of hybrid working spaces including bookable hotdesks, meeting rooms and collaborative space.
You can find the staff directory here.
New staff automatically become members of the Library. Find out more about the services available.
Advice from IT on working remotely.
Centrally timetabled teaching spaces are typically equipped with a main display screen, speakers, a networked computer, connections for laptops and writing facilities. For more information, see the Audio Visual page.
The brand toolkit contains resources and guidance to help you to use the brand effectively, including how to write and talk about Royal Holloway; using the logo; our colour palette; using imagery; the corporate fonts; and ordering stationery online.
Some key sources of information are included on our page for
new managers.
Visit the Organisational Development and Diversity intranet pages for more information about learning and development for staff.
Staff are required to complete a number of e-learning courses on Moodle when joining the College. There is additional mandatory training for managers. Please visit the mandatory training page to find which courses you are required to complete.
You should also talk to your line manager about training that is specific to your job, such as health and safety or specialised IT systems.
Training opportunities are available through
HEaTED. You may also be interested in the College's work on the
Technician Commitment.
The Centre for the Development of Academic Skills (CeDAS) offers
1:1 coaching sessions in English language and communication skills for members of staff whose first language is not English. Alternatively, you could attend courses for general English at a local further education college such
Windsor Forest Colleges Group or
language schools accredited by the British Council.
Please see the policies on the staff intranet.
Here is the link to all HR policies.
You should discuss whether this is necessary with your line manager. Health and Safety provide guidance on driving on College business.
Academic staff
You can log in to Web Timetables using this link.
Please see this useful guide to school administration.
This link to Pure provides information on how to log in, gettng started and frequently asked questions.
The page on
research and teaching development lists different sources of support, including
The Advance Programme and training provided by
Educational Development.
Please see the Research and Innovation intranet pages for advice, guidance and support with your research grants, impact and business-related activities. This includes a useful set of frequently asked questions for research staff.
The Advance Programme is the College's development programme for all staff involved in research.
If you are an early career researcher, you can complete a form on MyView to ask Organisational Development to contact you regarding learning and professional development opportunities, including the Advance Programme.
The 'championing teaching' section of the staff intranet lists sources of support including e-learning services and examples of innovative practice.
This staff intranet page provides
advice for Personal Tutors including pastoral support guidance and information in using the Student Dashboard.
The E-learning page contains a wealth of information about technologies used at the College and support for staff. You can also find out more about the College's approach to Flexible Education.
The College's regulatory and quality assurance framework is administered by the Academic Quality and Policy Office.
This link provides information and guidance on research ethics.
If you have suggestions for other FAQs, please contact Organisational Development and Diversity.