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Leading role of nurses in tackling Covid-19 has contributed to increased interest in profession, Kingston University School of Nursing experts say after record surge in national applications
Posted Thursday 20 January 2022
The portrayal of nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the perception of the profession and contributed to an increase in the number of people wanting to pursue a nursing career, according to experts from Kingston University's School of Nursing. A report released this week by UCAS and Health Education England revealed almost 29,000 students nationally made nursing their first choice when applying to university in 2021 – an increase of more than 28 per cent from the year before the pandemic in 2019. Welcoming the record surge in interest, Head of the School of Nursing Dr Julia Gale and Deputy Head of School Karen Elcock attributed it to an increased awareness of the nursing profession as a result of widespread media coverage during the pandemic.
Kingston University film expert reflects on reasons behind Squid Game becoming most-watched programme on Netflix in 2021
Posted Tuesday 21 December 2021
Following widespread critical acclaim and the announcement of South Korean thriller Squid Game as the most watched programme on Netflix in 2021, Dr Matt Melia, senior lecturer in film, English literature and media at Kingston University, explores the reasons for its international popularity.
Ingredient branding is recipe for success for coffee shops and restaurants, new research from Kingston University marketing expert reveals
Posted Thursday 25 November 2021
Restaurants and coffee shops that use branded ingredients in their menu items and products could significantly increase sales and how much customers are willing to pay, new research from a Kingston University marketing expert shows.
Kingston University experts to test effective use of artificial intelligence in NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme as part of £500,000 research project
Posted Monday 25 October 2021
Kingston University researchers will examine whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be safely and effectively used to detect diabetic eye disease in an international project that could lead to the first widespread use of AI within the NHS. Academics from the University's Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing will be working with several partner institutions on the £500,000 project, funded by NHSX – an organisation that leads on digital transformation in the NHS – and the Health Foundation, and enabled by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
International research by Kingston University psychologist reveals why densely populated countries have declining fertility
Posted Thursday 14 October 2021
A theory that a rise in population density leads to a declining birth rate has been explored in an international study involving a Kingston University expert.
Living through two pandemics: Kingston University research into experiences of HIV-positive people during Covid-19
Posted Tuesday 28 September 2021
The global response to two major health crises in recent history – the HIV pandemic and Covid-19 – and the experiences of people who lived through them, is being explored through new research by a Kingston University sociologist.
Experts explore how new technologies can address role of environmental pollution in decline of honeybees in project funded by BIG South London
Posted Monday 27 September 2021
A team of academics from Kingston University are sharing their expertise to support the development of new devices for monitoring pollutants within honeybee hives in a project funded from the BIG South London Voucher Scheme.
Use pandemic resilience to apply through Clearing – Kingston University academic expert shares top tips for applicants ahead of A-level results day
Posted Saturday 31 July 2021
With A-level results day just around the corner and Kingston University getting ready to receive hundreds of calls from eager Clearing applicants, an academic expert is encouraging those calling the virtual hotline to use their experiences gained during the Covid-19 pandemic.
