About research at Kingston
At Kingston, groups of researchers work together to generate and share new knowledge. Knowledge is passed on to students through courses, and to other organisations through enterprise activities. Knowledge is shared with other researchers all over the world through publications and events such as seminars and conferences. By collaborating with other organisations, our research remains relevant to public interests and can provide real benefits for society.
In this section:
- Hear about our vision for research
- Find out about our strategy for research
- Find out about our governance structures for research
- Find out about the Research Support Office
- Find out about the Graduate Research School
You might also want to:
- View our Guide to Good Research Practice (PDF)
- Access other research policies and guides
- View current research funding opportunities
- Find out about training and development for researchers
- Hear from some of our research staff about their experiences at Kingston
- Find out about our research facilities
StaffSpace document: Please note that these links are to StaffSpace, our staff intranet, so are only accessible to current staff.
What is research?
Research is the search for knowledge. Driven by human beings' natural curiosity, it can take many different forms and can lead to new understandings, appreciations and advancements.
The University creates an environment where high quality research can flourish and where knowledge can be shared very effectively. In turn, research informs the University's courses; the latest understandings are brought into the classroom by skilled teaching staff, ready to equip the next generation of thinkers and doers with the latest knowledge in their field.
