Press releases
John Lewis Partnership Futurologist awarded honorary degree from Kingston University
Posted Friday 19 July 2024
Kingston University has awarded an honorary degree to John Vary, Futurologist at the John Lewis Partnership. He was bestowed the award at a ceremony for graduates from the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Kingston University's Future Skills campaign
Award-winning author Rachel Joyce receives honorary doctorate from Kingston University
Posted Thursday 18 July 2024
Kingston University has awarded an honorary doctorate to author Rachel Joyce, who penned Man Booker Prize-nominated novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
Kingston University establishes strategic partnership with Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education in the Republic of Korea
Posted Wednesday 17 July 2024
Kingston University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education in the Republic of Korea to formalise their shared commitment to transforming education on a global scale.
Kingston University set to honour 3,000 graduates and eight influential figures during Summer graduation ceremonies
Posted Tuesday 16 July 2024
A fresh batch of Kingston University students are set to cross the stage to complete their university journey and embark on the next step of their careers. The new graduates will be joined in the celebration of their achievements by proud family, friends, academic staff and special guests during the University's summer graduation ceremonies.
June 2024
Kingston University highlights continued progress towards sustainability commitments with launch of new report
Posted Wednesday 19 June 2024
Kingston University has launched its 2022/23 Annual Sustainability Report, which highlights the progress that's been made to the University's Sustainability Plan over the past year.
Kingston School of Art student scoops Culture and Heritage Award at Graduate Fashion Week
Posted Monday 17 June 2024
A Kingston School of Art student has been crowned the winner of a Graduate Fashion Week Award. Gussie O'Connor received the Culture and Heritage Award for design, for her final year collection celebrating the cultural diversity of the United Kingdom.
Kingston University publishing expert Professor Alison Baverstock awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours
Posted Friday 14 June 2024
Kingston University publishing expert. the Reverend Professor Alison Baverstock, has received an MBE in the King's Birthday honours in recognition of her work supporting Armed Forces families through the Reading Force scheme.
Academic honoured for exceptional service with prestigious award from Royal Society of Chemistry
Posted Wednesday 12 June 2024
An academic expert from Kingston University has been honoured with a prestigious award for exceptional service from the Royal Society of Chemistry, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the organisation as a volunteer in the field of chemistry. Dr Baljit Thatti, the University's Head of Department for Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, was selected for the annual award, which recognises volunteers who have made a personal impact by contributing to the Society through a variety of voluntary roles.
