'Future Skills' news articles
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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.
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.
Clearing call gives Kingston University student chance to change direction and pursue learning disability nursing as career
Posted Wednesday 14 August 2024
A call to Kingston University's Clearing hotline has put student Titus Tagoe on the path to a career change set to see him fulfil his ambition of becoming a learning disability nurse.
John Lewis Partnership futurologist awarded honorary degree from Kingston University
Posted Friday 19 July 2024
A futurologist from the John Lewis Partnership has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Kingston University's Future Skills campaign and his commitment to creating opportunities for the University and its students.
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.
Dr David Mackintosh reflects on wide-ranging career at Kingston University as he prepares to retire after 36 years
Posted Wednesday 29 May 2024
In a career spanning three decades – from lecturer to leadership roles including Faculty Dean, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and, for a short spell, Acting Vice-Chancellor – it's fitting that Dr David Mackintosh has spent his final few years at Kingston in a role focused on shaping its future. As he retires as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Strategy this week, the father-of-three reflects on the huge change he has seen at the University during the past 36 years, as well as some of his proudest moments at Kingston.
University celebrates achievements of its transformative Future Skills programme with students and staff at Town House event
Posted Monday 13 May 2024
The achievements of Kingston University's sector-leading Future Skills work to prepare graduates for career success have been celebrated during a special all-staff event at Town House. Staff from across the institution came together to hear from students, module tutors and senior leaders about how the innovative new model of education was transforming teaching across the institution. The skills most valued by employers are being embedded across every year of every course informed by the research of the University's award-winning Future Skills campaign.
International Nurses Day: The value of role play in nursing education at Kingston University
Posted Sunday 12 May 2024
Nursing students at Kingston University are being prepared for their careers with the opportunity to learn using real-life scenarios in simulation with role players. The University first employed around 10 role players in 2010, which has grown to approximately 70 in 2024 – a unique addition to simulation learning at Kingston that few universities offer.
