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Some children with autism more able to read thoughts and feelings from facial expressions than previously thought, Kingston University research reveals
Posted Tuesday 17 September 2019
The ability of people with autism to read what someone is feeling or thinking by looking at their eyes and face may have been underestimated, according to research conducted by a developmental psychology expert from Kingston University.
Autism is a condition that affects social communication and it is widely believed people on the autism spectrum find reading expressions particularly challenging. Yet a new study by senior lecturer in developmental psychology Dr Elisa Back, from the University's Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, suggests this is not always the case. ...
Kingston University product and furniture design graduate's modular wall planter in full bloom at London Design Festival
Posted Friday 13 September 2019
A striking sheet metal modular garden wall system created by a Kingston University graduate is among the products going on display at the London Design Festival.
Will Bloomfield's large-scale pieces feature living flowers and plants that grow within panels arranged in mathematical patterns. They are designed to be bolted on to building exteriors, encouraging delicate ecosystems to flourish in urban environments while adding natural beauty to densely populated areas where gardens are often sacrificed for other uses....
Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier joins leadership team of University Alliance mission group
Posted Thursday 12 September 2019
Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier will play a key role in representing the interests of technical and professional institutions across the United Kingdom after joining the new leadership team of prominent sector body University Alliance.
Professor Spier has taken up the role of treasurer for the leading mission group, alongside new chair Professor Debra Humphris, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, and deputy chair Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes....
Inventor of life-saving stocking aid and Kingston University and St George's, University of London nursing graduate scoops two national awards
Posted Monday 2 September 2019
Inspirational entrepreneur and Kingston University and St George's, University of London nursing graduate Neomi Bennett BEM has picked up two national awards for her innovative Neo-slip stocking aid which helps the application of compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
The registered nurse, who graduated in 2012, was honoured with a prestigious Royal College of Nursing Institute award and also recognised at the Duke of York's Pitch@Palace, which showcases entrepreneurs' enterprising business ideas and provides a platform to amplify and advance them....
Engineering student who came to Kingston University through Clearing hopes Santander Universities STEMship award will boost her space ambitions
Posted Thursday 22 August 2019
A Kingston University student who secured her place through Clearing is hoping the award of a prestigious Santander Universities STEMship will act as a launch pad for a career in space engineering.
Taylor Baugh has been selected as one of 30 beneficiaries of the inaugural STEMships programme, launched by Santander UK to support female engineering students at universities across the country. It aims to help more women embark on a career in the engineering industry and tackle the skills shortage currently facing the sector....
MBA alumni reunited for a ‘5 Minute Mic' event, covering topics such as creatology, wellbeing and forecasting
Posted Tuesday 20 August 2019
Kingston Business School hosted its ‘5 Minute Mic' event for MBA alumni at the Brand Exchange in central London on Thursday 18th July 2019.
The event, celebrated the diversity of knowledge, experience and expertise amongst our MBA alumni community. The session gave the opportunity for alumni to speak for five minutes on a topic affecting their business/industry or career to an audience of current students and fellow alumni....
Pupils' designs built by Kingston University take centre stage at Primary Engineer launch event at Gatwick Airport
Posted Tuesday 13 August 2019
Prototypes for designs to solve engineering challenges built by Kingston University and dreamed up by school pupils have gone on show at Gatwick Airport as part of a Primary Engineer competition launch event.
The airport, Facebook and Network Rail have become national partners for the ‘If You Were An Engineer, What Would You Do?' Leaders Award competition, designed to help encourage students from schools across the country to become the engineering professionals of the future....
Engineering student setting sights on making late mum proud after securing place at Kingston University through Clearing
Posted Tuesday 13 August 2019
Ese Akpochimoraa was just 15 when her mother Marian tragically passed away after suffering a brain haemorrhage weeks before her own graduation ceremony. Crossing the stage on behalf of her family to collect the degree her mother had worked so hard for, Ese was determined to make her proud by going on to study at university herself.
"Mum was a real inspiration for me," Ese, from Lewisham in south east London, said. "She was the first in our family to go to university, finding the time to study in the evenings despite working as a nurse and bringing up four children. She was always pushing me to succeed and I knew it would have meant the world to her to see me graduate."...
