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March 2010

The entrance to Number 10 Downing Street

Students mark milestone for nursing and midwifery

Three students completing their training at Kingston University and St George's, University of London witnessed a slice of healthcare history when they visited Number 10 Downing Street for the launch of a top-level report.

Professor Fiona Ross, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences

Commitment to high quality care commended

A senior academic from Kingston University and St George's, University of London, has served as a key adviser to a Government Commission examining the future of nursing and midwifery.

Second Life pioneer Cathy Walker will deliver her presentation as her avatar ‘Padlurowncanoe Dibou’.

Virtual-e a lecture

Kingston University's first public lecture in the virtual world of Second Life reflects the importance of the online 3-D world to education.

Professor Declan Naughton led the team of scientists that created the global food alert program.

Scientists devise global food alert

A Kingston University team has devised a new worldwide alert system to detect contaminated food more quickly.

Maths graduate and prize winner Katie Bateman.

Prizes add up for First Class maths graduate

One First Class degree plus two special awards equals big smiles all round on graduation day for mathematical science graduate Katie Bateman.

February 2010

Monica Gupta, 14, from Tiffin Girls' School is taking part in the maths masterclasses.

'Sum' extra classes for maths stars

A series of maths masterclasses for teenage pupils has been organised for the Royal Institution by Kingston University.

Geospatial technology expert Ed Parsons

Doctorate puts Google pioneer on the map

The man who has been one of the driving forces behind the Google Street View phenomenon has received an honorary degree from Kingston University.

The University will be tasting success for years to come when the prizes - apple trees – are planted.

Kingston pips the rest in green competition

Kingston University staff have been presented with apples trees recognising their success in a competition to find the best green projects.

Earth sciences expert Dr Neil Thomas

Haiti faces long road to recovery

A Kingston University expert has predicted that earthquake-ravaged Haiti faces a prolonged period of recovery and reconstruction.

January 2010

Dr Kerstin Alfes of Kingston University Business School said it was important that people found meaning in their job.

A happy workforce is good for business

Keeping staff happy can help an organisation to succeed and can even make the difference between whether or not a struggling company survives, according to a Kingston University report.

The research revealed that next door's hydrangeas are no more likely to be replaced by high rise flats now than they were in 2003.

Hydrangeas to high rise

Research by Kingston University has revealed that 'garden grabbing' is not on the up, despite increasing concerns.

BA (Hons) course director Elinor Renfrew

A fashion first

Kingston University fashion expert Elinor Renfrew has drawn on examples of staff and student work in her publishing debut.

David Kay OBE was honoured for his achievements in the field of law.

International lawyer honoured by Kingston

The Chairman of the British-American Business Council was made an Honorary Doctor of Laws.

Guardian Editor Alan Rusbridger has picked up an honorary degree from Kingston University.

Good news comes by degrees

Kingston University honours two of the country's top journalists.

Nicola Corrigan is a member of the management team responsible for ensuring that Kingston reduces its carbon footprint

Carbon-cutting Kingston wins green seal of approval

Reducing carbon emissions and increasing the amount of waste it recycles has earned Kingston University a prestigious environmental accolade.

Researcher Rosemary Athayde of Kingston’s Small Business Research Centre devised the test to help identify pupils with a flair for business.

'Alan Sugar' test identifies budding tycoons

A test that could help identify the next generation of Sir Alan Sugars and Deborah Meadens has been devised by an academic at Kingston University.

Dr Helen Wickstead

Ancient tombs in National Geographic top ten

A prehistoric complex uncovered by a Kingston University-led team has featured in National Geographic's top ten archaeology finds of 2009.

December 2009

Vari Drennan, Professor of Health Policy and Service Delivery, is analysing the experiences of adults with mental health problems.

Research on crime victims with mental health problems

A new three-year Lottery-funded research project aims to find out how the criminal justice system can be improved to give vulnerable adults a fair hearing.

Jessie Cave, aka Lavender Brown in Harry Potter, studied art at Kingston University.

Graduate makes movie magic

A former Kingston University student has stepped out of the art studio straight into a starring role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Amanda Holden attended a class with first year midwifery students.

Amanda Holden praises student midwives' talent

Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden has rubbed shoulders with student midwives training at Kingston University and St George's, University of London.

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