Press releases
November 2024
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.
Kingston University shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion accolade in Times Higher Education Awards
Posted Tuesday 8 October 2024
Kingston University has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award in the Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion category. The University has been named a finalist for a new initiative, which provides academic English language provision to forced migrants whose education was interrupted.
Kingston University launches Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop industry-leading toxicology testing facility
Posted Thursday 3 October 2024
Kingston University has joined forces with a specialist laboratory service to establish a high-specification toxicology testing facility to support the work of coroners and pathologists across England and Wales. The University will work with AttoLife (formerly Anglia DNA Services) to help address a national shortage of high-quality laboratory facilities that can deliver toxicology services for the justice system. The 30-month project has been established through a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Knowledge Transfer Partnership and is being supported by around £185,000 in funding from Innovate UK.
September 2024
Launch of Explore for second year students marks major milestone in roll out of Kingston University's Future Skills programme
Posted Monday 23 September 2024
As the new academic year gets into full swing, thousands of Kingston University students are set to become the first in the United Kingdom to benefit from the latest phase of its sector-leading Future Skills programme. Alongside their subject-specific learning, from September all second-year undergraduates will be taking part in Explore as part of the University's groundbreaking approach to preparing them for career success.
Kingston University's expertise in enterprise education and community partnerships recognised in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework
Posted Monday 23 September 2024
Kingston University's track record in enabling graduate start-ups and its positive impact on communities have been recognised in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Accounting and finance student overcomes brain injury to secure place at Kingston University through Clearing
Posted Monday 16 September 2024
Jathuram Koneswaran's aspirations to head to university hit an unexpected hitch when, during his final year at sixth form, what was at first thought to be a trapped nerve was found to be something far more serious.
