March 2020
Kingston University shortlisted for two Guardian University Awards
Posted Friday 13 March 2020
Kingston University has been shortlisted in two categories in this year's Guardian University Awards. The awards recognise excellence in the higher education sector and celebrate outstanding achievements, innovation, great student experience and pioneering research and social impact of universities across the United Kingdom. The University's new flagship Town House building, which opened to the students, staff and the community in January, is vying for top honours in the Buildings that Inspire category. The entry submission describes the building as "a place of inspiration, where teaching and learning, dance, performance, lectures, exhibitions and research co-exist under one roof, and where the door is open to everyone".
Kingston School of Art fashion course rated among best in world in latest Fashionista ranking
Posted Thursday 12 March 2020
Kingston School of Art's globally acclaimed Fashion BA(Hons) course has been ranked in the top 25 fashion schools by influential website Fashionista in their annual worldwide poll. Kingston's course is one of only three representatives from the UK on the list, and one of only ten European fashion schools to have made the grade.
Kingston University pays tribute to student Niloufar Ebrahim at memorial service
Posted Thursday 5 March 2020
Kingston University staff and students have paid tribute to Kingston Business School student Niloufar Ebrahim at a special memorial service attended by friends and family members.
February 2020
Kingston University and St George's, University of London launch unique programme to help people with learning disabilities become researchers
Posted Thursday 27 February 2020
A pioneering programme to help people with learning disabilities become researchers has been launched by Kingston University and St George's, University of London.
Inaugural nursing textbook providing guidance on caring for babies with life-limiting conditions launched by Kingston University expert
Posted Tuesday 25 February 2020
A professor of nursing at Kingston University and St George's, University of London has co-edited the first book offering guidance to nurses on caring for babies with life-limiting conditions.
Thinking outside the sustainable box – Kingston University students showcase their pioneering business ideas at 15th annual Bright Ideas competition
Posted Wednesday 19 February 2020
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 Kingston Business School, sustainability was at the forefront, as students put their minds together to solve real global issues such as climate change.
Next chapter of Kingston University's Big Read project reveals six shortlisted page turners
Posted Monday 17 February 2020
This year's shortlisted books for Kingston University's award-winning shared reading initiative, the Big Read, have been revealed.
Coronavirus infections will inevitably rise in UK but people should not stigmatise communities, Kingston University microbiology expert says
Posted Wednesday 12 February 2020
As the global outbreak of coronavirus continues to dominate headlines, a leading microbiologist from Kingston University says it is inevitable the United Kingdom will see more cases, but has called on people not to stigmatise particular communities.
