Press releases
Kingston University shares expertise in closing BME attainment gap
Posted Monday 27 January 2020
Kingston University has continued its sector-leading work in closing the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) attainment gap through an externally funded Office for Students project.
Award-winning architect and diversity and inclusion champion among members of Kingston University community recognised in Queen's New Year Honours List
Posted Thursday 23 January 2020
A Kingston University design graduate and co-founder of RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architecture practice dRMM has been awarded an OBE for services to design in the built environment.
Kingston University students advised to ‘be true to yourself' as they are applauded during week of graduation ceremonies
Posted Tuesday 14 January 2020
Hundreds of Kingston University students are celebrating their exceptional achievements this week in front of proud family, friends, staff members and special guests – as they become the University's first graduates of the new decade.
Are the UK's carers in crisis? Psychologists, support workers and researchers explore ways to improve support at Kingston University event
Posted Monday 13 January 2020
Around 6.5 million people in the United Kingdom are responsible for caring for loved ones who are older, disabled or seriously ill. It is estimated these unpaid carers save the NHS £136 billion pounds every year, yet alongside the rewards many carers highlight - such as a sense of fulfilment and increased closeness with the person they care for - there are consistent reports of the pressures it places on those doing the caring, including stress, anxiety and debt.
Flagship multi-million pound Town House building opens at Kingston University
Posted Monday 6 January 2020
Kingston University's landmark Town House building has opened its doors to students, staff and the wider community.
December 2019
Kingston School of Art students create bear sculpture to shine new light on homelessness and the climate crisis this festive period
Posted Monday 23 December 2019
A life size light sculpture polar bear symbolising the plight of the homeless and the importance of living sustainably during the festive period has been created by students from Kingston School of Art's Creative and Cultural Industries.
Kingston University students explore how artificial intelligence can improve access to NHS patient records in pioneering health hackathon
Posted Monday 23 December 2019
The two international technology firms challenged Kingston University's nursing, computer science, digital media, mathematics and UX design students to explore how RPA could be applied to save healthcare professionals valuable time on hospital wards. Participating teams had to consider information governance, legal and policy issues and apply technical, design, and problem-solving skills to deliver an intuitive user experience.
Leading Kingston University and St George's, University of London midwifery expert called upon to help transform quality of care in Bangladesh
Posted Friday 20 December 2019
A leading midwifery expert from Kingston University and St George's, University of London has been called upon to support a Royal College of Midwives Twinning Project with the Bangladesh Midwifery Society to help develop the profession in the country.
