http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/ Latest news from the Kingston University Press Office en-gb Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:52:06 +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's up-and-coming artists, designers and architects are unveiling their latest work at their annual undergraduate degree show. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1021/creative-students-use-their-design-savvy-to-crack-some-of-li/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1021/creative-students-use-their-design-savvy-to-crack-some-of-li/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0100 Small firms should go back to basics and adopt the old-fashioned mantra of service with a smile to get ahead, according to new Kingston Business School research. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1019/barclays-funded-research-finds-a-simple-smile-could-be-the-k/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1019/barclays-funded-research-finds-a-simple-smile-could-be-the-k/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:52:00 +0100 Kingston University student Sadie Clayton has been named runner-up for Graduate Fashion Week's prestigious innovation award after designing a striking range of sculptured womenswear. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1015/mirrored-metal-makes-for-eye-catching-collection-at-graduate/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1015/mirrored-metal-makes-for-eye-catching-collection-at-graduate/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:46:00 +0100 An electric motorbike designed and constructed at Kingston University has taken on all comers in the latest Isle of Man TT zero emissions race. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1001/electric-motorbike-powers-its-way-to-fourth-place-at-isle-of/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1001/electric-motorbike-powers-its-way-to-fourth-place-at-isle-of/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:06:00 +0100 Hundreds of delegates are set to attend an expo at Kingston Business School aimed at helping firms in the surrounding region make new contacts and develop fresh ideas. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1017/mp-ed-davey-to-open-university-hosted-kingston-chamber-of-co/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1017/mp-ed-davey-to-open-university-hosted-kingston-chamber-of-co/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0100 A Kingston University student has been catapulted into the industry spotlight after deciding to continue a family tradition and embark on a career in fashion. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1005/creativity-runs-in-the-family-for-graduate-fashion-week-knit/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1005/creativity-runs-in-the-family-for-graduate-fashion-week-knit/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:06:00 +0100 The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education at Kingston University and St George's, University of London has been given a glowing report card for the quality of its courses. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1003/faculty-retains-top-spots-in-latest-nhs-health-education-per/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1003/faculty-retains-top-spots-in-latest-nhs-health-education-per/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:52:00 +0100 Kingston University students have unveiled their final collections on the catwalk at one of the capital's premier fashion events. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/993/rising-stars-showcase-their-style-during-graduate-fashion-we/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/993/rising-stars-showcase-their-style-during-graduate-fashion-we/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:34:00 +0100 A Kingston University fashion student has created a range of striking knitwear based on Zandra Rhodes' vintage print collections. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/999/british-textiles-queen-zandra-rhodes-inspires-students-gradu/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/999/british-textiles-queen-zandra-rhodes-inspires-students-gradu/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:47:00 +0100 A Kingston University student has based her latest fashion collection on a sweet treat more commonly associated with children's parties. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/989/fashion-student-tantalises-tastebuds-of-industry-experts-wit/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/989/fashion-student-tantalises-tastebuds-of-industry-experts-wit/ Thu, 30 May 2013 16:06:00 +0100 Health and social care students from Kingston University and St George's, University of London have had a dramatic insight into the challenges of parenting a disabled child during a trip to the Rose Theatre. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/991/trainee-nurses-and-social-workers-add-a-dash-of-drama-to-lec/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/991/trainee-nurses-and-social-workers-add-a-dash-of-drama-to-lec/ Thu, 30 May 2013 14:15:00 +0100 Kingston University has produced more graduate start-up companies than any other higher education institution in the United Kingdom for the fourth consecutive year. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/987/kingston-university-tops-the-table-for-graduate-start-ups-/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/987/kingston-university-tops-the-table-for-graduate-start-ups-/ Wed, 29 May 2013 17:12:00 +0100 An international relations expert from Kingston University has played a key role in a project tracking more than 11,000 flights by aircraft linked to rendition, secret detention and torture. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/979/extent-of-cia-rendition-flights-revealed-in-new-research/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/979/extent-of-cia-rendition-flights-revealed-in-new-research/ Fri, 24 May 2013 16:04:00 +0100 A Kingston University student has created a furry fashion line-up inspired by collector's favourite the Steiff bear. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/981/steiff-bears-and-childhood-memories-make-for-collectible-fas/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/981/steiff-bears-and-childhood-memories-make-for-collectible-fas/ Fri, 24 May 2013 09:37:00 +0100 An expert in evaluating the impact of research on policy and practice has joined the staff at the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/977/leading-social-scientist-takes-on-key-research-role-at-kings/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/977/leading-social-scientist-takes-on-key-research-role-at-kings/ Thu, 23 May 2013 17:36:00 +0100 Kingston University's Professor of Shakespeare Studies, Richard Wilson, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Constanta in Romania. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/983/shakespeare-expert-professor-richard-wilson-awarded-honorary/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/983/shakespeare-expert-professor-richard-wilson-awarded-honorary/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44:00 +0100 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 Politicians and policy-makers ignore the suburbs at their peril, Kingston University sociology lecturer Dr Rupa Huq has warned in a new book. http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/975/sociology-expert-rupa-huq-calls-for-politicians-to-get-serio/ http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/975/sociology-expert-rupa-huq-calls-for-politicians-to-get-serio/ Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:00 +0100 A Kingston University professor has begun a two-year study which could help prolong the lives of people with colorectal tumours. 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 7 July 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