Press releases
August 2024
Kingston University experts play key role in launch of new app that uses AI to help football scouts unearth hidden talent
Posted Friday 30 August 2024
With the summer transfer window about to slam shut, football clubs worldwide have been looking for an advantage when searching for the next football superstar. An innovative app, developed with input from Kingston University, is helping identify aspiring athletes with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
Kingston University's Clearing hotline operation bustling with activity as eager students seek to secure degree place after A-level results released
Posted Thursday 15 August 2024
Kingston University's Clearing hotline operators have been busy fielding calls from thousands of hopeful applicants eager to secure one of the final places on its degree courses following the release of A-level results.
Clearing call gives Kingston University student chance to change direction and pursue learning disability nursing as career
Posted Wednesday 14 August 2024
A call to Kingston University's Clearing hotline has put student Titus Tagoe on the path to a career change set to see him fulfil his ambition of becoming a learning disability nurse.
Kingston University graduate Genevieve Bent reflects on Clearing call that propelled her to career success and an MBE
Posted Wednesday 14 August 2024
A Kingston University forensic chemistry graduate, who secured a degree place through Clearing, still has vivid memories of making the call that set her on the path to a career that has recently seen her awarded an MBE. Little did Genevieve Bent imagine when she picked up the phone to call Kingston University's Clearing hotline 15 years ago she would one day receive an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours. That is exactly what has happened though, with the announcement of the award in June seeing her recognised for her services to education.
Kingston University admissions expert urges applicants to plan ahead and be well prepared for Clearing as A-level results day nears
Posted Monday 12 August 2024
As thousands of eager applicants across the country get set to call Clearing hotlines on A-level results day on Thursday 15 August, a senior admissions expert from Kingston University has issued a reminder to aspiring undergraduates to make sure they're well prepared for the big day.
Work to promote diversity and address inequalities in higher education sees Kingston University academic awarded National Teaching Fellowship
Posted Thursday 8 August 2024
An academic expert from Kingston University has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship for his work enhancing and transforming student outcomes and the teaching profession. Associate Professor of Biosciences Dr Nigel Page is one of 55 academics from across the UK to receive the coveted accolade this year. The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme, run by Advance HE, celebrates and recognises individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and higher education teaching more broadly. It is one of the UK's most sought after awards for excellence in teaching and learning.
Clearing student comes top of the class after completing first year of Kingston University's new computer science and artificial intelligence degree
Posted Tuesday 6 August 2024
Student Rim Boulila is celebrating coming top of the class at the end of the launch year of Kingston University's new BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence after snapping up a place through Clearing.
Director of V&A East Dr Gus Casely-Hayford awarded honorary degree from Kingston University
Posted Monday 5 August 2024
Dr Casely-Hayford, inaugural Director of V&A East, has been awarded Doctor of Art and Design in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Arts and Heritage, and advocacy of arts education.
