http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/ Latest news from the Kingston University Press Office en-gb Wed, 22 May 2013 14:38:39 +0100 All content is copyright of Kingston University http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.kingston.ac.uk/includes/img/static/simplefade/KUboxlogo.gif http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/ Kingston University has launched a brand new way of studying its prestigious MBA course, allowing students to fit their studies much more flexibly into their working life. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/967/kingston-launches-distance-learning-mba-with-study-group/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/967/kingston-launches-distance-learning-mba-with-study-group/ Tue, 21 May 2013 16:16:00 +0100 A Kingston University professor has begun a two-year study which could help prolong the lives of people with bowel cancer. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/965/scientists-put-bowel-cancer-under-the-microscope/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/965/scientists-put-bowel-cancer-under-the-microscope/ Mon, 20 May 2013 12:56:00 +0100 The final person to be pulled alive from the wreckage of a Piccadilly line train following the July 7 terror attacks has been made an Honorary Doctor of Science by Kingston University and St George's, University of London. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/955/honorary-degree-marks-courage-of-77-survivor-gill-hicks/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/955/honorary-degree-marks-courage-of-77-survivor-gill-hicks/ Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 +0100 Trainee paramedics have joined forces with forensic science students to hone their skills at Kingston University's very own scene of crime house. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/961/paramedic-science-students-head-to-the-scene-of-the-crime/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/961/paramedic-science-students-head-to-the-scene-of-the-crime/ Thu, 16 May 2013 13:33:00 +0100 Three students from Kingston University and St George's, University of London are celebrating reaching the final shortlist for awards honouring the nation's most inspirational and dedicated future nurses. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/957/trio-of-talented-trainees-nominated-for-student-nursing-time/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/957/trio-of-talented-trainees-nominated-for-student-nursing-time/ Thu, 16 May 2013 11:48:00 +0100 A Kingston University MA Fashion student has used his creative to talents to conjure up a sophisticated yet practical range of clothing for wheelchair users. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/951/enterprising-designer-believes-disability-should-be-no-barri/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/951/enterprising-designer-believes-disability-should-be-no-barri/ Tue, 14 May 2013 12:44:00 +0100 Kingston University experts have helped athletes prepare for the gruelling Marathon des Sables, which involves five days of competition across the Sahara in temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/915/sport-and-exercise-sciences-specialists-help-briton-achieve-/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/915/sport-and-exercise-sciences-specialists-help-briton-achieve-/ Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 +0100 A senior academic from Kingston University and St George's, University of London has predicted that social workers will have an even more vital role to play as families feel the pinch in the current economic climate. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/921/support-from-social-workers-crucial-as-austerity-bites/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/921/support-from-social-workers-crucial-as-austerity-bites/ Wed, 08 May 2013 14:46:00 +0100 The historic role of British women in science will be the subject of a new project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, set to encourage young women to get involved in the field. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/927/unearthing-the-hidden-women-of-science-and-inspiring-the-nex/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/927/unearthing-the-hidden-women-of-science-and-inspiring-the-nex/ Wed, 08 May 2013 10:38:00 +0100 Four influential figures from the worlds of art and design have joined Kingston University as professors and research fellows. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/925/appointments-enhance-art-and-design-education/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/925/appointments-enhance-art-and-design-education/ Fri, 03 May 2013 09:25:00 +0100 As more sexual abuse allegations emerge against celebrities, the Attorney General has praised a new online resource designed to help make questioning a less traumatic process for vulnerable witnesses. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/923/attorney-general-welcomes-new-website-to-help-questioning-of/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/923/attorney-general-welcomes-new-website-to-help-questioning-of/ Thu, 02 May 2013 17:25:00 +0100 Volunteers at Kingston University will be wading in to help out with an eel survey for the Zoological Society of London. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/909/zoological-society-of-london-teams-up-with-kingston-universi/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/909/zoological-society-of-london-teams-up-with-kingston-universi/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:06:00 +0100 Kingston University's latest Caf and #233; Scientifique event has been hosted by a professor so dedicated to his research he underwent an operation to become part human and part machine. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/907/worlds-first-cyborg-takes-centre-stage-at-caf233-scientifiqu/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/907/worlds-first-cyborg-takes-centre-stage-at-caf233-scientifiqu/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:42:00 +0100 Rugby legend and charity founder Lawrence Dallaglio has received an honorary doctorate from Kingston University. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/873/former-england-rugby-captain-lawrence-dallaglio-awarded-hono/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/873/former-england-rugby-captain-lawrence-dallaglio-awarded-hono/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0100 A life-saving aid invented by a Kingston University and St George's, University of London graduate has been showcased at the House of Commons. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/875/business-secretary-vince-cable-praises-enterprising-nursing-/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/875/business-secretary-vince-cable-praises-enterprising-nursing-/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:19:00 +0100 The impact of conflict in the Middle East and genocide in Sudan have been among the hard-hitting topics on the programme during Kingston University's annual Human Rights Festival. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/855/human-rights-festival-examines-political-future-of-iraq/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/855/human-rights-festival-examines-political-future-of-iraq/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:05:00 +0100 Lord Young of Graffham has shared his views on ways to stimulate the nation's economic growth during a fact-finding visit to the Kingston Business School. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/869/prime-ministers-enterprise-adviser-emphasises-government-com/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/869/prime-ministers-enterprise-adviser-emphasises-government-com/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 A Kingston University fashion graduate who is now a senior executive for global fashion brand Banana Republic has been awarded an honorary doctorate recognising his outstanding contribution to the industry. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/865/banana-republic-vice-president-returns-to-alma-mater-to-rece/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/865/banana-republic-vice-president-returns-to-alma-mater-to-rece/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 Kingston University's Centre for Iris Murdoch Studies has teamed up with Kingston Museum to showcase the results of a community project exploring the late novelist's letters. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/867/letters-chronicling-long-standing-iris-murdoch-friendship-to/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/867/letters-chronicling-long-standing-iris-murdoch-friendship-to/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 A health care expert from Kingston University and St George's, University of London has been sharing her views on the challenges of researching conditions managed by patients in their homes. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/871/professor-delivers-keynote-address-at-international-nursing-/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/871/professor-delivers-keynote-address-at-international-nursing-/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:05:00 +0100