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Kingston University launches academy to support academics and PhD students to become research leaders
Posted Friday 18 March 2022
A new academy designed to help academics and doctoral students develop into research leaders has been launched by Kingston University.
Kingston University Women in Enterprise Network celebrates one year anniversary and International Women's Day
Posted Wednesday 16 March 2022
Kingston University Women in Enterprise Network (KUWEN) celebrated its one year anniversary with a virtual webinar that marked International Women's Day and focused on the theme, Breaking the Bias. The network is open to Kingston University students, alumni, staff and women in the local community. It runs monthly events with inspirational guest speakers and one-to-one sessions that provide an opportunity to discuss business ideas, get feedback and access expert advice.
Kingston University hosts Human Face of Venture Capital event as budding entrepreneurs look to secure their first big investment
Posted Thursday 10 March 2022
Kingston University welcomed a panel of investors into the RIBA award-winning Town House for the Human Face of Venture Capital event. Aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners from across South London were invited to hear about the human side of what can often be considered intimidating investors. The four investors included Kingston alumnus Matthew Cushen, founding partner of Worth Capital, and the event was hosted by Ian Roberts, head of Kingston Business School.
Kingston University students' entrepreneurial spirit shines in Bright Ideas 2022 grand final
Posted Thursday 3 March 2022
The seventeenth annual Bright Ideas final saw Kingston University students pitch their business ideas before a group of expert investors in a Dragons' Den-style competition. The People's Choice winner was Farah Nehme with her concept, Family Playhouse – an educational toy for children over the age of three which informs about non-traditional family dynamics.
Personality traits influence whether we shop fair trade, new Kingston University research reveals
Posted Wednesday 2 March 2022
New research from a Kingston University expert shows people with one of three personality traits are more likely to support the fair trade concept. The findings highlight the potential benefits of using personality-based marketing to sell fair trade products.
Kingston University's Town House one of five finalists for prestigious European Union contemporary architecture prize
Posted Wednesday 16 February 2022
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 shortlisted for widening participation and employer partnership accolades at National Undergraduate Employability awards
Posted Thursday 23 December 2021
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.
Ingredient branding is recipe for success for coffee shops and restaurants, new research from Kingston University marketing expert reveals
Posted Thursday 25 November 2021
Restaurants and coffee shops that use branded ingredients in their menu items and products could significantly increase sales and how much customers are willing to pay, new research from a Kingston University marketing expert shows.
