'KU Cares' news articles - Page 2
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KU Cares' Emily Hughes awarded NEON Lifetime Achievement Award for significant achievements during her life and career
Posted Wednesday 7 July 2021
?Emily Hughes, who was instrumental in developing Kingston University's KU Cares programme in her role as access and inclusion manager, has been recognised with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's NEON Awards.
Kingston University's award-winning KU Cares programme celebrates 15 years of helping students access higher education
Posted Thursday 14 January 2021
A pioneering scheme run by Kingston University that supports young people from marginalised groups to have equal opportunities in higher education is marking its 15 year anniversary.
Kingston University access, participation and inclusion expert reflects on KU Cares' history and next steps advancing equal opportunity for students
Posted Thursday 14 January 2021
As the KU Cares scheme celebrates 15 years, Kingston University's Head of Access, Participation and Inclusion Jenni Woods reflects on the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic and the next steps to advance equal opportunity for young people in higher education.
A day in the life of a young adult carer supported by Kingston University's pioneering KU Cares programme
Posted Thursday 14 January 2021
Emily Dawson was supported by KU Cares at Kingston University while caring for her mum and seven younger siblings. As part of the 15 year anniversary of the programme, Emily tells us in her own words the challenges she faced and how she managed them.
Supporting Kingston University's KU Cares students over Christmas
Posted Wednesday 9 December 2020
As millions of people get together with their families and friends for Christmas, in line with government guidelines, Kingston University is planning to ensure its care leavers and estranged students are supported throughout the festive period. Access and support adviser for the KU Cares scheme Beth Taswell explains how the programme has adapted in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Estranged Students Solidarity Week – how Kingston University supports estranged students throughout their studies
Posted Friday 27 November 2020
.Access and support adviser for Kingston University's KU Cares scheme Lydia Ansong explains the work done to support students estranged from their families during their degree studies.
Determined care leavers should be given more job opportunities, Kingston University Vice-Chancellor tells key summit during National Care Leavers' Week
Posted Monday 2 November 2020
Businesses have been called upon to employ more care leavers by Kingston University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier during a panel talk to celebrate National Care Leavers' Week.
National Care Leavers' Week 2020 – how Kingston University is helping care leavers through their studies
Posted Thursday 29 October 2020
This week marks National Care Leavers' Week 2020 – a week that brings awareness of this group of young people, highlights some of the challenges they face and celebrates their successes.
