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Food banks evolving to survive cost of living crisis, Kingston University experts find
Posted Thursday 24 November 2022
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.
Risk of heart disease can be predicted with simple eye test through artificial intelligence algorithm, research involving Kingston University finds
Posted Wednesday 23 November 2022
Artificial intelligence-enabled eye scans could be used to rapidly and accurately predict whether a person is at high risk of heart disease, a new study involving researchers from Kingston University has established. The findings could pave the way for cardiovascular screening to be done more quickly and simply by using cameras, without the need for blood tests or blood pressure measurements.
Kingston University's work to embed future skills throughout curriculum draws praise from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during campus visit
Posted Tuesday 22 November 2022
A group of senior Liberal Democrat MPs has visited Kingston University to find out more about how the institution is preparing students for career success through a progressive new model of education helping them develop future skills. The University has been highlighting the importance of skills for innovation to the national economy as part of its Future Skills campaign, which has found problem solving, digital competency and the ability to analyse and think creatively were among the graduate attributes businesses most valued.
Kingston Business School students and graduates invited to the House of Lords to discuss the future of entrepreneurship
Posted Tuesday 22 November 2022
Enterprising students and recent graduates from Kingston Business School, many of whom have their own businesses, were given the opportunity to network with MPs and business leaders at the House of Lords in Westminster.
Kingston University's Navigate programme to prepare students for career success by embedding future skills across curriculum
Posted Wednesday 16 November 2022
Kingston University is embedding a new model of education across its curriculum with the launch of the Navigate programme – ensuring students on all courses are equipped with the skills, experience and opportunities to succeed in their future careers.
Younger generation experienced most workplace stress during Covid-19 pandemic, Kingston University researcher finds
Posted Monday 14 November 2022
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.
Autobiography by Kingston University researcher about living with learning disabilities celebrated at Houses of Parliament
Posted Tuesday 8 November 2022
A Kingston University research assistant has written his life story about growing up with learning disabilities, the challenges he has faced throughout his life and how he is working to change perceptions, which was celebrated during an event at the Houses of Parliament.
Impact of bird flu is a potential risk to UK economy and could cause impact on Christmas food supply, Kingston University microbiology expert says
Posted Monday 7 November 2022
The largest ever bird flu outbreak has hit England, with hundreds of cases being identified within the last year and more than 5.5 million birds dead or culled since October 2021 – with both figures set to rise significantly in the next few months. The UK Government has announced all poultry and captive birds must be kept indoors from Monday 7 November to combat the spread. Kingston University Professor of Medical Microbiology Mark Fielder explains why the current strain is so contagious, how best to control the spread and the effect the outbreak is having on farmers, retailers and the UK economy.
