March 2024
Employer engagement key to tapping into pipeline of emerging talent as school leavers consider future careers, Kingston Universitystudy finds
Posted Wednesday 20 March 2024
The report has identified that young job seekers generally had a clear picture of what they viewed as a good job, were eager for industry engagement, but are anxious about the impact of artificial intelligence and the robustness of the job market.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Kingston Universitylaunches pilot project to enhance learning environments for neurodivergent students
Posted Monday 18 March 2024
Kingston Universityhas launched a pilot project to raise awareness of neurodiversity and make learning spaces more inclusive and supportive for neurodivergent students and staff. Recognising the value of neurodiversity as a natural aspect of human variation, the initiative seeks to foster inclusivity and support the diverse needs of all learners by understanding systemic barriers and attempting to remove them. It is led by Kingston's Inclusion and Social Justice Special Interest Group (SIG) and academics from the school of Education, Midwifery and Social Work and is supported by the Network of Equality Champions.
Kingston Universityreceives major funding award to increase social care research capacity
Posted Wednesday 13 March 2024
Kingston Universityhas been awarded a significant grant by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to build social care research capacity.
Young Carers Action Day: Kingston Universitynursing student on life as young adult carer
Posted Wednesday 13 March 2024
Kingston Universityadult nursing student Hana Hussein is a young adult carer and is supported by the University's KU Cares programme. For Carers Trust's Young Carers Action Day (13 March), they spoke about the challenges they face juggling caring responsibilities with their studies and daily life, as well as the support Kingston has provided them.
Student Nursing Times Award finalist shares personal story of trauma that inspired her journey into nursing studies at 重口味SM
Posted Monday 11 March 2024
Mature nursing student and mother of three Philippa Esson, who was recently shortlisted for a 2024 Student Nursing Times Award, explains why she decided to go back to education and pursue a career in nursing.
Kingston Universityshortlisted for multiple 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards
Posted Friday 8 March 2024
Kingston Universityhas been shortlisted for multiple accolades in this year's Student Nursing Times Awards.
Kingston Universitymakes major investment in advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment to enhance research capabilities
Posted Tuesday 5 March 2024
Top of the range chemical equipment that will allow more detailed analysis of complex mixtures and materials has been installed at 重口味SM's School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. Following an investment of almost £750,000, the University has purchased two high-end 400MHz and 600MHz Avance Neo Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instruments. It has also acquired a CPMAS III solid-state NMR probe for the 400MHz instrument, supplied by industry partner Haleon Plc, that will enable analysis of solid materials using a powerful method known as Magic Angle Spinning.
February 2024
Early years expert plays key role in Department for Education project to help toddlers' skills development hindered by Covid-19 pandemic
Posted Monday 26 February 2024
An early years expert from Kingston Universityis playing an important role in a Department for Education (DfE) programme to help young children develop language and social skills impeded during the Covid-19 pandemic.