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Obesity crisis: Kingston University nutrition expert says early childhood intervention vital to defying predictions more than half of humans could be overweight by 2035

Posted Friday 3 March 2023

Obesity crisis: Kingston University nutrition expert says early childhood intervention vital to defying predictions more than half of humans could be overweight by 2035

A new report by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) has said more than half of the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035 if significant action isn't taken. The federation's 2023 atlas also predicted that childhood obesity levels could more than double over the next 12 years to around 208 million boys and 175 million girls. Associate Professor in Nutrition at Kingston University Dr Hilda Mulrooney explains her thoughts on the report's findings and what measures should be taken to stop obesity levels rising.


Report led by Kingston University expert shines light on what United States midterm election results could mean for Biden, Trump and future of American politics

Posted Monday 20 February 2023

Report led by Kingston University expert shines light on what United States midterm election results could mean for Biden, Trump and future of American politics

What the United States midterm election results revealed about the current state of democracy in the country – and the challenges that might lie ahead for both major parties – is examined in a new report led by a Kingston University politics expert.


Covid-19 conspiracy theories led to lower uptake of vaccine and testing among Black community, research by Kingston University finds

Posted Wednesday 11 January 2023

Covid-19 conspiracy theories led to lower uptake of vaccine and testing among Black community, research by Kingston University finds

A belief that Covid-19 was a myth created to control ethnic populations, or a virus created to eliminate the Black community were among the conspiracy theories that caused a lower engagement of health prevention methods among UK Black communities, research by Kingston University experts has shown.


Setback with Virgin Orbit satellite launch unlikely to significantly impact country‘s space aspirations, Kingston University astronautics expert says

Posted Tuesday 10 January 2023

Setback with Virgin Orbit satellite launch unlikely to significantly impact country‘s space aspirations, Kingston University astronautics expert says

The failed launch of nine satellites from Spaceport Cornwall shouldn't hamper what is set to be an exciting new era for the UK's space industry, according to a Kingston University expert in space and launch propulsion.


Kingston University's Future Skills campaign scoops top prize at PRCA-PoliMonitor Public Affairs Awards

Posted Wednesday 7 December 2022

Kingston University's Future Skills campaign scoops top prize at PRCA-PoliMonitor Public Affairs Awards

Kingston University's sector-leading work highlighting the importance of future skills to a thriving national economy has been named exceptional campaign of the year at the annual PRCA-PoliMonitor Public Affairs Awards.


Kingston School of Art researchers join forces with Kingston Library Service to shape storytelling workshops for borough community groups

Posted Wednesday 7 December 2022

Kingston School of Art researchers join forces with Kingston Library Service to shape storytelling workshops for borough community groups

Researchers from Kingston School of Art have evaluated a Kingston Libraries Services storytelling workshop and helped to develop a toolkit which can be used by other organisations looking to run similar projects.


Food banks evolving to survive cost of living crisis, Kingston University experts find

Posted Thursday 24 November 2022

Food banks evolving to survive cost of living crisis, Kingston University experts find

Researchers from Kingston University in London and London Metropolitan University have found that community and social supermarkets and pay-as-you-feel services are increasingly being adopted by food aid charities so they can meet demand, become more sustainable, provide choice and reduce the stigma sometimes associated with being referred to a food bank.


Younger generation experienced most workplace stress during Covid-19 pandemic, Kingston University researcher finds

Posted Monday 14 November 2022

Younger generation experienced most workplace stress during Covid-19 pandemic, Kingston University researcher finds

A study undertaken by management experts at Kingston University's Business School and Maynooth University in Ireland has shown people in the early stages of their careers were more likely to be impacted by workplace stress during the Covid-19 pandemic.


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