Press releases
First Mental Health Nurses' Day a step in right direction, Kingston University and St George's, University of London expert says
Posted Thursday 21 February 2019
The introduction of a Mental Health Nurses' Day is a step forward in helping people understand the crucial role these specialist nurses play in supporting service users and challenging stigma that still surrounds mental illness, according to an expert from Kingston University and St George's, University of London.
Kingston University politics expert says Labour splitters have made Brexit even more complicated – and weakened prospect of what they want to achieve
Posted Monday 18 February 2019
Seven Labour MPs have resigned over Jeremy Corbyn's approach to Brexit and concerns around anti-semitism – but does this help or hinder their hopes of securing a second referendum? Dr Robin Pettit, senior lecturer in comparative politics at Kingston University in London, examines the decision of MPs Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Angela Smith, Ann Coffey, Chris Leslie, Mike Gapes and Gavin Shuker to quit the party and whether this could spark a radical change in British politics.
New parliamentary report could help tackle national childhood obesity crisis, Kingston University expert says
Posted Monday 18 February 2019
A new government report could be a long-awaited step in helping to tackle the national childhood obesity crisis, according to a Kingston University expert.
New physician associates an asset to hospital medical and surgical teams, study from Kingston University and St George's, University of London finds
Posted Wednesday 13 February 2019
A first study into the impact of a new type of health worker in NHS hospitals, physician associates, has found they benefit medical and surgical teams and their patients, according to research by Kingston University and St George's, University of London.
Kingston University to host seminar to inform future teachers about the needs of Forces children
Posted Monday 11 February 2019
A seminar focusing on the needs of Armed Forces children and how they are supported at school is being hosted by Kingston University and Reading Force.
Metro Bank mogul Vernon Hill calls for companies to create fans rather than customers at Kingston University Strategy into Practice lecture
Posted Tuesday 5 February 2019
This year's series of Kingston University industry-respected Strategy into Practice seminars has launched with American entrepreneur and chairman of Metro Bank Vernon Hill speaking to a packed lecture theatre at Kingston Business School.
January 2019
Universities Minister Chris Skidmore hails Kingston University for its work promoting diversity and increasing access to higher education
Posted Thursday 31 January 2019
The Government's new Universities Minister has commended Kingston University for its sector-leading work on social mobility, diversity and reducing the BME attainment gap. During a visit to the University's Penrhyn Road campus, Chris Skidmore MP was given a tour of facilities, including its dedicated STEM outreach centre, which hosts primary and secondary pupils for specially tailored sessions.
Kingston University's School of Computer Science and Mathematics secures Athena SWAN bronze award from Equality Challenge Unit
Posted Tuesday 29 January 2019
The School of Computer Science and Mathematics at Kingston University has been recognised for its commitment to gender equality and inclusivity with an Athena SWAN bronze department award.
