Press releases
Kingston University shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion accolade in Times Higher Education Awards
Posted Tuesday 8 October 2024
Kingston University has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award in the Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion category. The University has been named a finalist for a new initiative, which provides academic English language provision to forced migrants whose education was interrupted.
Kingston University launches Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop industry-leading toxicology testing facility
Posted Thursday 3 October 2024
Kingston University has joined forces with a specialist laboratory service to establish a high-specification toxicology testing facility to support the work of coroners and pathologists across England and Wales. The University will work with AttoLife (formerly Anglia DNA Services) to help address a national shortage of high-quality laboratory facilities that can deliver toxicology services for the justice system. The 30-month project has been established through a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Knowledge Transfer Partnership and is being supported by around £185,000 in funding from Innovate UK.
September 2024
Launch of Explore for second year students marks major milestone in roll out of Kingston University's Future Skills programme
Posted Monday 23 September 2024
As the new academic year gets into full swing, thousands of Kingston University students are set to become the first in the United Kingdom to benefit from the latest phase of its sector-leading Future Skills programme. Alongside their subject-specific learning, from September all second-year undergraduates will be taking part in Explore as part of the University's groundbreaking approach to preparing them for career success.
Kingston University's expertise in enterprise education and community partnerships recognised in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework
Posted Monday 23 September 2024
Kingston University's track record in enabling graduate start-ups and its positive impact on communities have been recognised in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Accounting and finance student overcomes brain injury to secure place at Kingston University through Clearing
Posted Monday 16 September 2024
Jathuram Koneswaran's aspirations to head to university hit an unexpected hitch when, during his final year at sixth form, what was at first thought to be a trapped nerve was found to be something far more serious.
Kingston University launches new travel plan in effort to reduce carbon emissions
Posted Friday 13 September 2024
Kingston University has launched a new five-year travel plan, which confirms its commitment to encouraging and enabling more environmentally conscious travel by students, staff and visitors to the University.
Kingston School of Art's Design School showcases postgraduate student work at London Design Festival
Posted Wednesday 11 September 2024
The three day exhibition, at the Tab Centre in Shoreditch will see postgraduate students share work in the areas of 3D design, fashion, graphic design and illustration animation.
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education Professor John Craig elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Posted Monday 9 September 2024
Kingston University's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education has been conferred a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor John Craig has received the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field, having held a range of leadership positions dedicated to social sciences within the higher education sector.
