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Kingston University named among finalists in 2023 UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards for sustainability initiatives

Kingston University's commitment to sustainability, both as an institution and through the development of student-led projects, has been recognised in the annual UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, run in association with UKRI. The awards, organised by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), celebrate exceptional sustainability initiatives and achievements within the higher education sector.

Kingston University celebrates three years of empowering potential through ELEVATE – the award-winning accelerator programme for Black home students

Kingston University's ELEVATE careers programme, which supports students of Black heritage to achieve their full potential, celebrated an important milestone at an event hosted at its flagship building, the Town House.

Charles Lewis Sculpture display unveiled and bursary awarded during celebration event at Kingston School of Art

Three works by renowned sculptor Charles W.E. Lewis have been donated to Kingston School of Art alongside a bursary from his daughter Madeline Lewis. Mr Lewis taught sculpture at Kingston University's school of art between the 1950s and 1970s and was the first lecturer in this field at the University. His daughter Madeline graduated with a Diploma in Fine Art in 1967 from Kingston and more recently her nephew Oscar Parkinson graduated with a FDip Art and Design in 2019.

Kingston University Big Read author Professor Hannah Fry discusses how artificial intelligence and algorithms are transforming society during campus visit

Students, staff and the local community came together recently to hear from this year's Kingston University Big Read author, as she took the audience on a journey into the world of algorithms through her non-fiction book, Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine.

Kingston School of Art product and furniture design graduates collaborate with leading British furniture brand Heal's to create items for flagship store

Ten graduates from Kingston School of Art's product and furniture design BA (Hons) course have worked with high-end British furniture retail company Heal's to create products for its flagship store that reflect the evolving needs of the brand's clientele and place a strong emphasis on sustainable design.

Kingston University's expertise in enterprise education and industry collaboration recognised in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

Kingston University's collaboration with industry partners, entrepreneurial strengths and wide-ranging engagement activity with the local community has been recognised in this year's Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). In the recently released KEF results for 2023, the University has been assessed as having very high or high engagement in three of the seven perspectives – continuing professional development (CPD) and graduate start-ups, public and community engagement, and research partnerships.

Kingston University early years experts help develop new app to enhance learning for pre-school children

A new app designed to help enhance the learning of children aged three to six has launched after being developed by a team including early years educators from Kingston University.

Expertise of Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment in spotlight at industry research showcase

Leading figures from across industry visited the University to hear about the wide-ranging impact on society of research and knowledge exchange activity being carried out across the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment.

Kingston University graduate reflects on transition from nursing student to newly qualified nurse

Chelsea Barrett graduated from her degree in adult nursing at Kingston University in September 2022. Almost one year later, she is working as a nurse at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, supporting cancer patients. Here, she reflects on how Kingston prepared her for the transition from nursing student to newly qualified nurse.

Kingston University alumnus finally gets to celebrate his graduation 29 years after missing his ceremony

An accounting and finance graduate has returned to Kingston University to celebrate his graduation nearly 30 years after missing his ceremony. Justin Sellers originally graduated from Kingston in 1994 but, by the time his graduation ceremony came around, he had already moved abroad and was unable to attend. However, a recent graduation in the family inspired him to return to Kingston after three decades away.

Broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed awarded honorary degree from Kingston University for contribution to journalism and gender equality

Samira Ahmed was awarded a Doctor of Letters in recognition of her contribution to journalism and gender equality in a ceremony at Kingston's Rose Theatre. The award-winning broadcaster and journalist reflected on championing gender equality, the importance of graduate jobs in the news media and writing herself into the history of the Beatles.

International entrepreneur and Kingston University alumnus Vince Tallent awarded an honorary doctorate

Kingston alumnus and businessman Vince Tallent has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy by the University.

Bestselling author Kit de Waal recognised with honorary doctorate from Kingston University

Acclaimed author Kit de Waal has been awarded an honorary degree by Kingston University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to literature.

Achievements of thousands of Kingston University students set to be celebrated as leading figures from range of industries receive honorary awards during graduation ceremonies

Around 3,000 Kingston University students will cross the stage to celebrate their achievements at this year's graduations with proud family, friends, academic staff and special guests.

Actor Paterson Joseph shares inspirations for novel uncovering story of 18th century Black Briton Charles Ignatius Sancho at Kingston University symposium

Acclaimed actor and author Paterson Joseph revealed how a compulsion to ensure 18th century composer and writer Charles Ignatius Sancho was remembered led him to write a novel about the Black Briton's life, during a talk at Kingston University.

Kingston School of Art student scoops Zandra Rhodes Award at Graduate Fashion Week for folk-inspired collection

A Kingston School of Art student has been crowned the winner of the Zandra Rhodes Fashion Textile Award at Graduate Fashion Week for a final year collection featuring hand drawn illustrations inspired by mythology and folklore.

Kingston School of Art illustration animation graduates shortlisted for national student awards by Royal Television Society

Three illustration animation graduates from Kingston School of Art are in the running for a national Royal Television Society student award for work they produced for their final projects at university.

Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry's book delving into artificial intelligence and algorithms chosen as this year's Kingston University Big Read

A fascinating exploration of the ways in which machine learning, algorithms and artificial intelligence are transforming modern-day society has been selected as the ninth annual Big Read title by Kingston University. Hello World! How to Be Human in the Age of the Machine, a non-fiction title by best-selling author, maths professor and television presenter Hannah Fry, is this year's chosen title, selected by a panel from a shortlist of six. A special-edition copy of the book, published by Transworld, will be sent out to all first-year students ahead of the next academic year, with further copies made available for staff and students from other years.

Big Read author and Kingston University alumnus Phil Stamper reflects on his best-selling novel The Gravity of Us

Author Phil Stamper has revealed the inspiration behind The Gravity of Us, his best-selling book that was selected as Kingston University's Big Read for 2022, to an audience of staff and students.