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Young Carers Action Day: Kingston University nursing student on life as young adult carer

Posted Wednesday 13 March 2024

Young Carers Action Day: Kingston University nursing student on life as young adult carer

Kingston University adult nursing student Hana Hussein is a young adult carer and is supported by the University's KU Cares programme. For Carers Trust's Young Carers Action Day (13 March), they spoke about the challenges they face juggling caring responsibilities with their studies and daily life, as well as the support Kingston has provided them.


Bestselling author Kit de Waal recognised with honorary doctorate from Kingston University

Posted Thursday 20 July 2023

Bestselling author Kit de Waal recognised with honorary doctorate from Kingston University

Acclaimed author Kit de Waal has been awarded an honorary degree by Kingston University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to literature.


Kingston University pilots new initiative to support Ukrainian refugees to develop academic and professional-level English language skills

Posted Monday 10 July 2023

Kingston University pilots new initiative to support Ukrainian refugees to develop academic and professional-level English language skills

Kingston University has launched a new scheme in partnership with Kingston Council that provides comprehensive English language skills to Ukrainian refugees based in the borough.


Kingston University students share insight and tips for Young Carers Action Day

Posted Wednesday 15 March 2023

Kingston University students share insight and tips for Young Carers Action Day

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 University dance student uses his experience as a young carer to inspire final graduate performance

Posted Wednesday 16 March 2022

Kingston University dance student uses his experience as a young carer to inspire final graduate performance

A Kingston University dance student has choreographed a performance based on his lived experience as a carer for his younger brother and the sacrifices his mother had to make as a working single parent.


Kingston University ranked in the top 10 in the UK for social mobility in landmark report

Posted Wednesday 1 December 2021

Kingston University ranked in the top 10 in the UK for social mobility in landmark report

Kingston University has been ranked in the top 10 universities in the United Kingdom for social mobility in a new research report that provides a clear picture on the role of higher education in social mobility.


Care leaver and single mum overcomes obstacles to graduate at Kingston University after emigrating from Africa

Posted Friday 16 July 2021

Care leaver and single mum overcomes obstacles to graduate at Kingston University after emigrating from Africa

After losing her mother and giving birth to a baby girl in her teenage years, Zainab Sillah decided she wanted to make a better life for herself and move to England from her native Gambia. Upon arrival in the country, with her daughter following her as soon as she was allowed to, she was placed into care as an unaccompanied minor. Just seven years later, she is about to graduate from Kingston University with a degree in Working with Children and Young People: Social Pedagogy.


KU Cares' Emily Hughes awarded NEON Lifetime Achievement Award for significant achievements during her life and career

Posted Wednesday 7 July 2021

KU Cares' Emily Hughes awarded NEON Lifetime Achievement Award for significant achievements during her life and career

?Emily Hughes, who was instrumental in developing Kingston University's KU Cares programme in her role as access and inclusion manager, has been recognised with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's NEON Awards.

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