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Inspirational 82 year old proves it's never too late to learn as she graduates with MA in Creative Writing from Kingston University
Posted Friday 18 January 2019
Completing a Masters degree at the age of 82, more than half a century after she left school at the age of just 15, has been a life-changing experience for grandmother Hilary Forde-Chalkly, who has just graduated from Kingston University.
Receiving her MA in Creative Writing at the graduation ceremony at Kingston's Rose Theatre, supported by husband Syd, three children and two grandchildren, Hilary admits she still can't quite believe what she has accomplished over the past two years....
Congratulations to the winter graduates of the Class of 2018!
Posted Thursday 17 January 2019
Postgraduate students from Kingston School of Art and the faculties of Science, Engineering and Computing and Business and Social Sciences celebrated their achievements at our winter graduation ceremonies last week. Among the more than 2,000 students who crossed the stage at the Rose Theatre was 82 year old Hilary Forde-Chalkly, who celebrated her MA in Creative Writing after having left school at 15 with one O-Level. We're proud of the newest members of our alumni family and would like to welcome the Class of 2018!
Paying it forward...
Rocket scientist helping Britain reach for the stars after graduating with PhD following Kingston University studies
Posted Wednesday 16 January 2019
A rocket scientist from Kingston University is hoping to help play a key role in leading Britain back into space after joining Scottish firm Skyrora. Dr Jack-James Marlow, from Kirkby, in Liverpool, first enrolled on a foundation year at the University a decade ago, before going on to secure a first class degree in aerospace engineering, astronautics and space technology.
His quest for knowledge propelled him on to complete a PhD in 2017. After a subsequent stint at Kingston as a postdoctoral researcher, the 30 year old is now taking everything he learned at the University in to his work in the industry. As head of propulsion group at the space firm, Dr Marlow is now responsible for both the construction and testing of engines in the United Kingdom. He is currently overseeing and managing a test campaign of the company's 3.5kN LEO engine, which is set to be used for the upper stage of its orbital launch vehicle....
Kingston University's student sports stars celebrated at annual awards event
Posted Monday 14 January 2019
Student sports stars at Kingston University have had their achievements celebrated at the annual Sports Performance Programme awards this week.
The event brought together undergraduates and postgraduates who have made it onto the University's scheme, which recognises students who are performing at a high level in their sport and supports them with balancing their sporting and academic commitments....
Kingston University fashion graduate and Harper's Bazaar editor-in-chief Glenda Bailey named Dame in New Year's Honours
Posted Thursday 3 January 2019
Kingston University graduate Glenda Bailey, the longstanding editor-in-chief of acclaimed fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar, has been named a Dame in the New Year's Honours list. The prestigious accolade comes following a distinguished career in journalism and publishing that has seen Bailey much lauded for her role at the helm of a series of iconic style titles.
Originally from Derbyshire, Bailey graduated from Kingston University with a Fashion BA(Hons) degree in 1983, returning to the University to receive an Honorary Master of Design in 1994. After commencing her career in fashion journalism at Honey and Folio magazines, she was appointed launch editor of the British edition of Marie Claire in 1988. Carrying off a string of awards during her seven year tenure, she moved on to serve as Marie Claire's US editor from June 1996 before taking the top job at Harper's Bazaar in 2001....
New textbook showcases Kingston University's management course for scientists across UK and abroad
Posted Wednesday 2 January 2019
Kingston University's management studies minor field for postgraduate science students, developed through an unusual cross-disciplinary project, has received recognition in the wider higher education sector – with the subject content being published as a textbook by respected publishers, Emerald.
The book, entitled Management for Scientists, has been edited by Associate Professor in Computing Sciences Dr Robert Mellor. The thinking behind the creation of this subject field, Dr Mellor said, had been that while scientific progress – from creating more effective medicines or building stronger bridges to designing improved technology networks – could lead to exciting business opportunities, management expertise wasn't always a natural companion to scientific excellence....
2018 round up: A remarkable year for Kingston University alumni
Posted Thursday 20 December 2018
From OBEs and Influential Leader lists to award-winning startups and documentaries, 2018 has been another remarkable year for Kingston University alumni. Our graduates continue to be an inspiration to current and future students at Kingston, and we've shared just some of the highlights below.
Former technical manager Helen Sharman OBE was among those featured on the New Year's Honours listIn January, six alumni and three honorary graduates were among those recognised in the New Year's Honour list, including nursing alumna and entrepreneur Neomi Bennett, and former Kingston University technical manager and the first Briton in space, Helen Sharman OBE....
Kingston University social work student wins national social mobility award at House of Lords ceremony
Posted Thursday 20 December 2018
A social work student from Kingston University and St George's, University of London has won a national social mobility award for her voluntary and charity work at the inaugural UpReach Student Social Mobility Awards.
Rochelle Watson, a single mother to three-year-old son Allan Junior and the first in her family to go to university, picked up the Charity and Third Sector accolade at a ceremony at the House of Lords. The awards recognise the achievements of undergraduates from less advantaged backgrounds across the United Kingdom....
