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World Social Work Day: Kingston University masters student on how respecting diversity and embracing change can drive social action
Posted Tuesday 21 March 2023
For World Social Work Day (21 March), Masters in Social Work student at Kingston University Diana Laura Gerardo Correa has penned her thoughts on this year's theme of Respecting Diversity through Joint Social Action, draws on her experiences of her studies and how society could benefit from establishing more inclusive curriculums in schools.
Importance of creative skills, storytelling and emerging technologies highlighted during national CHEAD conference at Kingston University
Posted Friday 17 March 2023
Leading figures from the worlds of art and design, business and politics have shared their views about the vital role creative skills and design thinking will play in shaping the future of the United Kingdom at a major conference hosted by Kingston University. The impact of emerging technologies on the creative sector and the skills needed for the next generation of graduates to help drive a thriving national economy were key focuses of the annual Council for Higher Education in Art and Design (CHEAD) conference.
Future of art and design education in the spotlight as Kingston University hosts annual CHEAD conference
Posted Wednesday 15 March 2023
This year's conference is centred around three key themes faced within art schools and across creative subject areas. Equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and the role educators can play in equipping students with the future skills needed to drive a flourishing national economy will all be major focuses of the delegates' discussions.
Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier appointed member of Creative Industries Council
Posted Wednesday 8 March 2023
Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier has been appointed as a member of the Creative Industries Council – the joint industry and government forum that acts as a voice for the United Kingdom's creative sector.
Healthcare pioneer Dame Elizabeth Anionwu opens Kingston University's state-of-the-art immersive pharmacy skills simulation suites
Posted Thursday 9 February 2023
Two hi-tech pharmacy laboratories that will enable students to learn in a safe environment that simulates real-life healthcare settings have been opened at Kingston University by healthcare pioneer Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu. The simulation suites consist of a mock hospital ward, pharmacy dispensing suite and GP surgery, and are equipped with the latest technology including patient simulator mannequins that students can administer drugs to and monitor their pulse and breathing.
Kingston University nursing student reflects on experience of working as a prison nurse on placement at young offender institution
Posted Monday 6 February 2023
International student Athira Gangadharan, from India, is in her final year of a masters course in adult nursing at Kingston University. Here, she shares reflections on her elective placement at a male young offender institution.
Highlights of 2022 – a year of reconnecting and national recognition for Kingston University
Posted Monday 19 December 2022
Kingston University students, staff and alumni have achieved many prestigious awards, milestones and other notable successes during 2022.
Kingston Business School students put future skills teaching into practice at simulated assessment centre
Posted Monday 19 December 2022
Undergraduates from Kingston Business School were given the opportunity to hone their communication and problem-solving skills in front of graduate recruiters during a simulated assessment centre experience.
