Press releases
Kingston University students take part in hackathon with Kingston Council to come up with innovative design ideas for future of Kingston town centre
Posted Wednesday 22 March 2023
Students from across Kingston University proposed a range of creative solutions to help revitalise Kingston town centre in a hackathon with Kingston Council's place making team.
World Social Work Day: Kingston University masters student on how respecting diversity and embracing change can drive social action
Posted Tuesday 21 March 2023
For World Social Work Day (21 March), Masters in Social Work student at Kingston University Diana Laura Gerardo Correa has penned her thoughts on this year's theme of Respecting Diversity through Joint Social Action, draws on her experiences of her studies and how society could benefit from establishing more inclusive curriculums in schools.
New study shows medication adherence tool developed by Kingston University and Observia is world's first to predict hospital admissions and readmissions of Type 2 Diabetes patients
Posted Monday 20 March 2023
A pioneering behavioural diagnostic tool developed by Kingston University and healthcare technology company Observia to help patients take their medication as prescribed is the first holistic model in the world to accurately predict hospital admissions and readmissions in people living with Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new study.
Importance of creative skills, storytelling and emerging technologies highlighted during national CHEAD conference at Kingston University
Posted Friday 17 March 2023
Leading figures from the worlds of art and design, business and politics have shared their views about the vital role creative skills and design thinking will play in shaping the future of the United Kingdom at a major conference hosted by Kingston University. The impact of emerging technologies on the creative sector and the skills needed for the next generation of graduates to help drive a thriving national economy were key focuses of the annual Council for Higher Education in Art and Design (CHEAD) conference.
Future of art and design education in the spotlight as Kingston University hosts annual CHEAD conference
Posted Wednesday 15 March 2023
This year's conference is centred around three key themes faced within art schools and across creative subject areas. Equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and the role educators can play in equipping students with the future skills needed to drive a flourishing national economy will all be major focuses of the delegates' discussions.
Kingston University students share insight and tips for Young Carers Action Day
Posted Wednesday 15 March 2023
Two Kingston University students who are young adult carers have shared their experiences of balancing their studies and caring responsibilities for Young Carers Action Day.
Kingston Light Procession: Kingston University architecture student brings community together to celebrate borough's rich candle-making history
Posted Friday 10 March 2023
The streets of Kingston will be illuminated with lamp and candle lights this weekend thanks to an idea by a Kingston University student inspired by its candle-making history.
Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier appointed member of Creative Industries Council
Posted Wednesday 8 March 2023
Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier has been appointed as a member of the Creative Industries Council – the joint industry and government forum that acts as a voice for the United Kingdom's creative sector.
