How Black History Month has inspired research into the stories and achievements of Black figures from Kingston and Surrey's past
Posted Monday 5 October 2020
Kingston University historian Dr Steven Woodbridge explores how recent research inspired by Black History Month is shining a light on the Black history of Kingston and its surrounding areas.
Black History Month at Kingston University – a message from the Vice-Chancellor
Posted Thursday 1 October 2020
A message to students, staff and alumni from Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier:
September 2020
NHS Trust appoints Kingston University and St George's, University of London cardiovascular nursing expert as Non-Executive Director
Posted Wednesday 30 September 2020
A cardiovascular nursing expert at Kingston University and St George's, University of London has been appointed as Non-Executive Director at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb).
Kingston University student scoops prestigious D&AD New Blood Award for creative campaign showcasing microprocessor technology
Posted Friday 25 September 2020
A Kingston University creative economy student has won a prestigious New Blood Pencil from the D&AD Awards, for designing a campaign for computing giant Intel that features magnified images of microprocessors alongside the global challenges the technology firm is trying to solve.
Kingston University experts examine how politics played a key role in the impact of Covid-19 in democratic countries
Posted Friday 25 September 2020
As the UK enters a new phase of government-imposed measures designed to combat Covid-19, a team of experts from Kingston University has released a report examining the initial response of eight democratic countries to the pandemic, and how local, national and international politics played a pivotal role in the outcomes.
Kingston School of Art creative writing graduate Oyinkan Braithwaite scoops British Book Award
Posted Friday 25 September 2020
Kingston School of Art graduate Oyinkan Braithwaite has been crowned winner of the prestigious Crime and Thriller Book of the Year at the British Book Awards for her debut novel, My Sister, the Serial Killer. Braithwaite beat off stiff competition from crime heavyweights including Val McDermid and Lee Child to take the prize in the awards which are run by The Bookseller, and celebrate the best of the British book industry.
Kingston University shortlisted for Times Higher Education awards
Posted Thursday 24 September 2020
Kingston University and its pioneering staff have been shortlisted by sector-leading publication Times Higher Education for its prestigious annual awards, which recognise outstanding work in higher education.
Kingston University's landmark Town House and revamped Knights Park campus features of Open House celebration of architecture
Posted Tuesday 15 September 2020
Kingston University will be throwing open its doors in the virtual realm as part of Open House 2020 - a festival celebrating London's most striking architecture. The annual event sees boroughs open up dozens of iconic buildings and hidden gems for the public to explore and learn more about their history and significance in their local communities.
