June 2023
Businesses from range of sectors join staff and students at Kingston University for Future of Work Summit
Posted Friday 23 June 2023
Business leaders from across the region gathered at Kingston Business School for the inaugural Future of Work Summit, organised by Kingston Chamber of Commerce. The event brought together organisations from a range of sectors with University staff and students to share educational insights, network, and engage in conversations around the importance of future skills for the economy.
Kingston School of Art illustration animation graduates shortlisted for national student awards by Royal Television Society
Posted Monday 19 June 2023
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.
Kingston School of Art fashion students debut graduate collections made from chainmail, latex and repurposed denim at central London catwalk show
Posted Tuesday 13 June 2023
Gender equality, explorations of ancestry and the use of clothing to embrace sexual identity are some of the inspirations behind final-year collections set to hit the catwalk at this year's Kingston School of Art BA (Hons) Fashion show.
Kingston School of Art Degree Show to showcase creative thinking, innovation and artistic expression in week-long exhibition
Posted Friday 9 June 2023
Final year students from the schools of Art, Design and, Creative and Cultural Industries share their talent at Knight Park campus with a diverse, innovative and creativite showcase kicking off on 10 June.
World Ocean Day: Kingston University expert analyses issue of microplastics
Posted Thursday 8 June 2023
The harmful impact of microplastics on the environment as well as on wildlife and marine life is a growing global concern. But what are microplastics, why are they such a problem and what can be done to reduce their use and the pollution they cause? Associate Professor in analytical chemistry and forensics at Kingston University Dr Rosa Busquets, who has published multiple papers on the topic of microplastics, explores these questions for World Ocean Day (8 June).
Kingston University hosts future skills roundtable with Shadow Minister for Business and Industry, filmmaker Lord David Puttnam and business leaders from across economy
Posted Wednesday 7 June 2023
The key role that future skills will play in supporting the United Kingdom's economic growth was outlined during a roundtable event that brought together key figures from industry, politics and education at Kingston University.
Novella completed during lockdown by Kingston School of Art lecturer nominated for Republic of Consciousness award
Posted Wednesday 7 June 2023
Steven J Fowler, creative writing lecturer at kingston School of Art, has been nominated for for his debut novella Mueum. The award celebrates novellas published by a small presses in the UK and Ireland.
Business leaders and Kingston University alumni join students and staff at celebratory event for this year's Beyond Barriers Mentoring Scheme
Posted Monday 5 June 2023
The achievements of dozens of mentors and mentees who have taken part in this year's Beyond Barriers programme were celebrated at Kingston University's award-winning Town House building. The event, opened by Provost Professor Helen Laville, saw students, staff and industry experts who've been involved in the scheme share their experiences of working with each other, as well as the awarding of the prestigious mentor and mentee of the year awards.
