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Properties in green and white teas could affect the performance of professional athletes.

Olympic authorities warned of potential doping loophole

Kingston University researchers have found that green and white teas could hide abnormal levels of testosterone in athletes. Read more.

 

 

Cary Ellison was known as a talent scout who went the extra mile.

Kingston University acquires archive of talent scout Cary Ellison - the Simon Cowell of his era

Detailed notes on some of the world's biggest stars feature in a collection of vintage theatre programmes that form part of a new Kingston University archive collection.

 

Professor Julia Davidson says it's clear from online chat logs that conversations can become sexualised within two minutes.

Paedophiles' online chats become sexualised within two minutes, new study says

Online paedophiles are moving away from the traditional grooming process and starting highly sexualised chats with children almost straight away, according to new research from Kingston University.

Kingston University reader Jakki Dehn has worked on the Rematerialise project for 18 years.

A world of sustainable materials at the click of a mouse

Kingston University has unveiled an online library categorising more than 1,000 materials used in ecologically-responsible design.

 

 

The Kingston Business School research suggests that being a workaholic doesn't make people happier out of the office.

Professor scrutinises link between job and life satisfaction

According to new research long hours in the office can't make up for unhappiness at home.

 

 

University researcher Tamsyn Thring at work in the Kingston University laboratories.

Scientists pinpoint potential to fight back against secret killer

Kingston University researchers have uncovered evidence that shows white tea, witch hazel and the simple rose could all play a crucial part in tackling inflammation.

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