Press releases
Kingston University establishes strategic partnership with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Posted Tuesday 12 November 2024
Kingston University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust with the aim of strengthening mutually beneficial relations.
Kingston University and Shooting Star Children's Hospices launch innovative interactive training package for staff
Posted Tuesday 12 November 2024
An online interactive training course to help educate staff in children's hospices across the UK has been successfully developed as a result of a partnership between Kingston University and Shooting Star Children's Hospices.
NuSPACES project explores societal impact and economic potential of nuclear heritage sites
Posted Monday 11 November 2024
Led by Kingston University associate professor of criminology and sociology Dr Egle Rindzeviciute, Nuclear Spaces: Communities, Materialities and locations of Nuclear Cultural Heritage, knoiwn as NuSPACES, aimed to define cultural heritage and identify how it could benefit different social groups.
Kingston Business School and Lidl launch innovative retail management degree apprenticeship
Posted Tuesday 5 November 2024
The programme will see apprentices take part in the four year Retail Leadership BSc (Hons) studies course which attracted more than 5,000 applications from school leavers eager to pursue a career in the retail sector.
Kingston University's award-winning Bright Ideas competition celebrates sparking 20 years of innovation
Posted Tuesday 5 November 2024
Kingston University's award-winning enterprise programme Bright Ideas marked its twentieth anniversary at an event which saw former winners, staff, students, alumni and businesses celebrate two decades of innovation, entrepreneurship and success. The initiative provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their groundbreaking ideas, pitch to experienced business representatives and turn their ideas into reality. The event celebrated the achievements of all students and graduates who have been a part of the programme with speeches from academics, business leaders and returning Bright Ideas alumni.
Kingston University's support for care experienced students praised by Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza
Posted Monday 4 November 2024
Kingston University's award-winning support for care leavers, estranged students, young adult carers and sanctuary scholars has been hailed as promising practice by the Children's Commissioner for England. Dame Rachel de Souza cited the University's work supporting students from a care background through its award-winning KU Cares programme in a new report aiming to help professionals working in higher education improve the lives of care experienced students. The University has been widely acclaimed for its sector-leading work with care experienced students since the inception of KU Cares in 2006.
October 2024
Kingston University launches new study examining quality of care in children's homes
Posted Tuesday 29 October 2024
The effectiveness of care provided in children's homes will be investigated in a new study by Kingston University, the National Children's Bureau and Ofsted. Outcomes for those in children's homes currently lag behind those of other children in care and means they are at greater risk of going missing, being involved in the youth justice system and experiencing mental health difficulties.
Kingston University's award-winning Elevate programme celebrates four years of empowering and supporting Black students
Posted Monday 28 October 2024
Kingston University's Elevate programme, which supports students of Black heritage to achieve their full potential in their career, has celebrated its four-year anniversary.
