Alumni news

Double Olympic medalist and Kingston University graduate Asha Philip reflects on her sprinting career and aspirations for 2022

A Kingston University alumna who has represented Great Britain at a host of international events in both athletics and gymnastics has spoken of her experience of the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, held last year, and her aspirations for 2022 and beyond.

Kingston University students, staff and alumni commit to help #BreakTheBias on International Women's Day

Kingston University students, staff and alumni commit to help #BreakTheBias on International Women's Day

TikTok generation has unrealistic expectations about becoming a celebrity, Kingston University research reveals

A Kingston University study exploring social media's impact on young people has found school children as young as 11 are fame-seeking through the TikTok video-sharing platform, potentially putting their mental health at risk.

Kingston University's Town House one of five finalists for prestigious European Union contemporary architecture prize

Kingston University's RIBA Stirling Prize winning Town House building is one of five leading European projects on the final shortlist for this year's European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award. The landmark building on the Penrhyn Road campus was designed by Grafton Architects and named Britain's best new building by the Royal Institute of British Architects in October last year.

Kingston University graduate and diversity and inclusion champion Pamela Hutchinson reflects on the importance of her legacy after being recognised in New Year's Honours

A diversity and inclusion champion in the world of finance and a well-known Hollywood film director are among a group of celebrated individuals from the Kingston University community who were recognised in the New Year's Honours.

Kingston University student Niloufar Ebrahim remembered in launch of scholarship commemorating second anniversary of downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752

A new scholarship has been set up in memory of Kingston University postgraduate student Niloufar Ebrahim, one of 176 passengers and crew who lost their lives when a Ukraine International Airlines flight was shot down in Iran two years ago.

Kingston University shortlisted for widening participation and employer partnership accolades at National Undergraduate Employability awards

Kingston University has been shortlisted in two categories at the annual National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards – recognising its work to set students up for success once they graduate.

2021 round up: Celebrating highlights from the Kingston community

Kingston University's alumni, students and staff have continued to thrive despite the challenges of this year, showing resilience, innovation and community spirit.

Kingston School of Art graduates showcase creativity in Saatchi Gallery exhibition that shines light on emerging talent

Kingston School of Art's MFA Fine Art students are showing their final projects in an exhibition at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London designed to support and highlight talented new artists after a challenging year of restrictions.

Leading space engineer and Kingston University alumna opens new learning hub on campus named in her honour

A new social learning space named after UK space engineer and Kingston University alumna Anita Bernie has opened its doors at the institution's Roehampton Vale Campus. Ms Bernie was on hand to meet students and cut the ribbon to officially unveil the new Bernie Hub in the campus' Hawker Wing building. The new room was set up to provide a dedicated networking and social space for engineering students, which a suite of computers and seating areas to encourage collaborative learning.

Kingston University student awarded Chancerygate Foundation bursary that supports people from Black African and Caribbean backgrounds to build careers within property industry

A building surveying student has been awarded a bursary to support her through her studies at Kingston University from not-for-profit initiative and registered charity the Chancerygate Foundation.

Kingston University research assistant named one of top 100 most influential disabled people in United Kingdom

A research assistant at Kingston University has been named one of the top 100 most influential disabled people in the United Kingdom in the Shaw Trust's prestigious Disability Power 100.

Kingston University's Women in Enterprise Network provides boost for businesses

A network set up by Kingston Business School to address the challenges female entrepreneurs face has gone from strength to strength in its first year.

Kingston University School of Art graduate's MA Fashion collection celebrates strong female icons and encourages women to break free from stereotypes

A Kingston University graduate has created a striking and colourful collection at the Kingston School of Art Fashion Show 2021 that aims to inspire women to be true to themselves and escape the stereotypical presumptions placed on them.

Kingston University's flagship Town House building wins 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize

Kingston University's Town House has been named the winner of the 2021 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize – confirming it as Britain's best new building. Designed by RIBA Gold Medal-winning Grafton Architects, the landmark building on the University's Penrhyn Road campus received the highest accolade in UK architecture at a prestigious ceremony at Coventry Cathedral.

Kingston University recognised by National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education

Kingston University's commitment to promoting excellent cyber security education has been recognised with a prestigious silver award by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ. This means the University has been named an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) by the government agency – a feat achieved by only 11 other higher education institutions across the United Kingdom. The ACE-CSE programme aims to help close the UK's cyber skills gap by supporting the next generation of cyber experts.

Art installation that draws inspiration from designer's Nigerian heritage goes on display in Kingston University's Town House

A traditional African headdress and the shared time zone between two countries are the inspirations for a striking new permanent installation in Kingston University's Town House.

Fine Art exhibition highlights artistic practices used in coronavirus lockdown and reconnection with the art school

Fine Art graduates from Kingston School of Art have reflected on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in their latest postgraduate show.

Big Read book club panellists reflect on memories of first days at university with author Okechukwu Nzelu

The author of Kingston University's latest Big Read title, Okechukwu Nzelu, has reflected on his first days at university and how nervous and excited he felt, during the final in a series of book club events.