Alumni news

Kingston University's expertise in enterprise education and industry collaboration recognised in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

Kingston University's collaboration with industry partners, entrepreneurial strengths and wide-ranging engagement activity with the local community has been recognised in this year's Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). In the recently released KEF results for 2023, the University has been assessed as having very high or high engagement in three of the seven perspectives – continuing professional development (CPD) and graduate start-ups, public and community engagement, and research partnerships.

Expertise of Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment in spotlight at industry research showcase

Leading figures from across industry visited the University to hear about the wide-ranging impact on society of research and knowledge exchange activity being carried out across the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment.

Kingston University early years experts help develop new app to enhance learning for pre-school children

A new app designed to help enhance the learning of children aged three to six has launched after being developed by a team including early years educators from Kingston University.

Kingston University graduate reflects on transition from nursing student to newly qualified nurse

Chelsea Barrett graduated from her degree in adult nursing at Kingston University in September 2022. Almost one year later, she is working as a nurse at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, supporting cancer patients. Here, she reflects on how Kingston prepared her for the transition from nursing student to newly qualified nurse.

Kingston University alumnus finally gets to celebrate his graduation 29 years after missing his ceremony

An accounting and finance graduate has returned to Kingston University to celebrate his graduation nearly 30 years after missing his ceremony. Justin Sellers originally graduated from Kingston in 1994 but, by the time his graduation ceremony came around, he had already moved abroad and was unable to attend. However, a recent graduation in the family inspired him to return to Kingston after three decades away.

Broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed awarded honorary degree from Kingston University for contribution to journalism and gender equality

Samira Ahmed was awarded a Doctor of Letters in recognition of her contribution to journalism and gender equality in a ceremony at Kingston's Rose Theatre. The award-winning broadcaster and journalist reflected on championing gender equality, the importance of graduate jobs in the news media and writing herself into the history of the Beatles.

International entrepreneur and Kingston University alumnus Vince Tallent awarded an honorary doctorate

Kingston alumnus and businessman Vince Tallent has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy by the University.