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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Kingston University launches pilot project to enhance learning environments for neurodivergent students
Posted Monday 18 March 2024
Kingston University has launched a pilot project to raise awareness of neurodiversity and make learning spaces more inclusive and supportive for neurodivergent students and staff. Recognising the value of neurodiversity as a natural aspect of human variation, the initiative seeks to foster inclusivity and support the diverse needs of all learners by understanding systemic barriers and attempting to remove them. It is led by Kingston's Inclusion and Social Justice Special Interest Group (SIG) and academics from the school of Education, Midwifery and Social Work and is supported by the Network of Equality Champions.
Kingston University makes major investment in advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment to enhance research capabilities
Posted Tuesday 5 March 2024
Top of the range chemical equipment that will allow more detailed analysis of complex mixtures and materials has been installed at Kingston University's School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. Following an investment of almost £750,000, the University has purchased two high-end 400MHz and 600MHz Avance Neo Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instruments. It has also acquired a CPMAS III solid-state NMR probe for the 400MHz instrument, supplied by industry partner Haleon Plc, that will enable analysis of solid materials using a powerful method known as Magic Angle Spinning.
Kingston University appoints specialist dyslexia tutor to give expert training to teaching students
Posted Wednesday 14 February 2024
A dyslexia expert has been appointed by Kingston University, as part of a joint project with charity Driver Youth Trust, to give initial teacher training students and partner schools the skills to support pupils who have challenges reading and writing. Caroline Bateman, who has been helping students who present with dyslexia achieve academically for almost 10 years and has dyslexia herself, has taken up a two-year appointment.
World's first microcomputer goes on display alongside range of other vintage computers in public exhibition at Kingston University
Posted Tuesday 13 February 2024
The world's first true microcomputer – the Q1 – has gone on display at a special public exhibition at Kingston University showcasing the early decades of computing.
Kingston University plays key role in BIG South London Creative and Digital Innovation Cluster launch, spotlighting support and opportunities for business growth
Posted Tuesday 23 January 2024
The BIG South London Creative and Digital Innovation Cluster is bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises, sole traders and graduates keen to establish a foothold in the creative industries or digital technology space.
Kingston University receives Royal Society of Chemistry funding to help diversity drive in chemical sciences
Posted Thursday 18 January 2024
Kingston University has received almost £100,000 funding from the Royal Society of Chemistry to help create lasting change by improving the representation, progression and retention of chemical scientists from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Research led by Kingston University and National Children's Bureau sheds light on unprecedented demand for children's social care services
Posted Wednesday 17 January 2024
Research led by Kingston University and the National Children's Bureau has uncovered an unprecedented picture of national demand for children's social care services in England.
ELEMIS co-founder and Kingston University graduate Oriele Frank awarded honorary doctorate
Posted Friday 12 January 2024
Kingston University has awarded an honorary degree to a former graduate who went on to co-found leading British beauty brand ELEMIS in recognition of her outstanding contribution to business and marketing.
