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Kingston University supports small businesses hit by Covid-19 pandemic by delivering government-funded leadership programme

To help entrepreneurs in developing their company's resilience and recovery from the impact of Covid-19, Kingston Business School launches the Small Business Leadership Programme. The programme is led by Dr Bahare Afrahi, the director of highly successful undergraduate course in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management within Kingston University.

Kingston University supports pioneering new employability programme for autistic students

Kingston University has joined a ground-breaking higher education employability programme which aims to unlock the potential of autistic students and graduates and help them into full-time work.

Thinking outside the sustainable box – Kingston University students showcase their pioneering business ideas at 15th annual Bright Ideas competition

Kingston University students showcased their electrifying business ideas to industry professionals, alumni and staff at the Bright Ideas competition grand finale earlier this month. Held at the Kingston Business School, sustainability was at the forefront, as students put their minds together to solve real global issues such as climate change.

New head of Kingston Business School determined to make it a sought after place to join, study and do business with

Eminent leadership development and organisational psychology expert Ian Roberts is excited by the ability and potential that surrounds him at Kingston Business School.

Kingston School of Art professor and Fixperts founder Daniel Charny awarded Design Innovation Medal at London Design Festival

The Design Innovation Medal is one of four awarded by a panel of established designers, industry commentators and influencers to recognise the contribution made by leading figures and emerging talent both in London and across the wider sector.

Inventor of life-saving stocking aid and Kingston University and St George's, University of London nursing graduate scoops two national awards

Inspirational entrepreneur and Kingston University and St George's, University of London nursing graduate Neomi Bennett BEM has picked up two national awards for her innovative Neo-slip stocking aid which helps the application of compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis.

Inspirational entrepreneurs, campaigners for justice and industry pioneers to be recognised with honorary awards from Kingston University

A dedicated race and human rights campaigner, an innovator in fashion branding and an influential legal expert are among a group of industry leaders set to receive honorary awards from Kingston University as thousands of students celebrate their graduations.

Students deliver creative ideas to boost borough's economy in Kingston Business Society and Kingston Chamber of Commerce hackathon

Students from Kingston University have been putting their creativity and entrepreneurial acumen to the test to come up with solutions to challenges faced by the borough's businesses and Kingston Council. They took over the Council chamber in the town's Guildhall for a hackathon event organised by the Union of Kingston Students' business society, Kingston Chamber of Commerce and the University's Enterprise team.

Kingston University students help community reimagine suburban Tolworth through Greater London Authority-funded SHEDx project

Kingston University students are working with Tolworth residents to transform the areas they live and work in as part of a creative community-led project.

HackCentre project set to help more than 750 students put their problem-solving skills to the test in new £75,000 Santander Universities' initiative

A new Santander Universities-funded project will see more than 750 students involved in a series of Hackathons.

International business travel increases risk taking and puts strain on mental health, research from Kingston University and International SOS reveals

People who travel internationally as part of their work are more likely to engage in risky behaviour while away from home, according to a new study by Kingston University and International SOS Foundation.

Napoleon called us a nation of shopkeepers but Chancellor's Budget doesn't go far enough to defend this, Kingston University retail expert says

Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget plans to support the country's high street through cutting business rates is welcome, but doesn't do enough to support big chains, according to a Kingston University retail expert.

Times Higher Education ranks Kingston University in top 200 young institutions across the globe

Kingston University has been named in the world's top 200 young universities in the latest international rankings by sector-leading publication the Times Higher Education (THE)

Pitch perfect – Kingston University postgraduate business start-up picks up gong at Young Enterprise national final

A team of four MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship students has won the Best Business Pitch award at this year's Young Enterprise National Final after inventing the Tyton Case, a device that protects mobile phones at the gym.

Kingston University teams up with Fulham Football Club Foundation to kick off new summer school dedicated to the business of professional sport

Kingston University has teamed up with the Fulham Football Club Foundation to deliver the Business of Sport summer school programme. The two-week course will be led by industry professionals, introducing students to sports business administration away from the pitch.

New style of community nursing improves care for patients with complex needs, Kingston University and St George's, University of London researchers find

A report led by Professor Vari Drennan MBE from the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education reveals Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust's neighbourhood nursing programme benefits patients, carers and nurses.

University Alliance unveils Kingston University-led report highlighting research knowledge contribution to creative economy

A research project funded by the AHRC and led by Kingston University in collaboration with University Alliance institutions has been published this week.

Dean says entrepreneurship in Kingston Business School's DNA as QS TopMBA.com rates it number one in world for MBA graduate start-ups

Kingston Business School's MBA graduates have been rated the most entrepreneurial in the world by QS TopMBA.com.

Kingston University's Beyond Barriers mentoring scheme goes from strength to strength

Over the past 8 years, our Beyond Barriers Mentoring Scheme has enabled students to develop confidence in their ability to complete their studies, aim for a better degree outcome and gain employability skills.