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Kingston University project helps people in conflict regions overcome trauma through creative writing
Posted Thursday 20 August 2020
A researcher from Kingston University has developed a powerful new methodology to help victims of violence and trauma through imaginative writing and storytelling, with remarkable results. Her work is now being used to support vulnerable people in Lebanon and Iraq, including victims of sexual violence and refugee families.
Kingston University expert explores history of social work from its creation in 1970 to the current day
Posted Wednesday 19 August 2020
A Kingston University social work expert has released a book exploring the history of social services in England, at a time when the critical role of social workers has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kingston University experts play leading role in project to develop 5G drone system to establish vital communications in disaster zones
Posted Monday 17 August 2020
Drones equipped with 5G technology could be used to provide emergency teams with reliable communications networks in disaster zones as part of a new system being jointly developed by Kingston University experts.
Kingston University and St George's, University of London's pioneering programme helping NHS teams support people with their rehabilitation during coronavirus lockdown
Posted Monday 17 August 2020
A pioneering programme to empower people living with complex long-term conditions such as a stroke or multiple trauma manage their own rehabilitation has been kept on the road during the coronavirus pandemic – thanks to an expert from Kingston University and St George's, University of London taking the service to online.
Eminent arts educator Mandy Ure appointed Dean of Kingston School of Art
Posted Monday 10 August 2020
A respected arts educator and practicioner with a wealth of senior leadership experience has been appointed Dean of Kingston School of Art.
Kingston University psychologist presents to Cabinet Office on how to engage with Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities most at risk from COVID-19
Posted Tuesday 21 July 2020
The Cabinet Office has invited a Kingston University health psychologist and her research partners to present findings on why BAME communities may be disproportionately affected by Covid-19 and how targeted health messaging could help mitigate its impact.
Kingston University research project awarded £1.3million to examine how migrants understand home and engage in processes of home making in UK-Nordic research collaboration
Posted Thursday 9 July 2020
Making it Home: An Aesthetic Methodological Contribution to the Study of Migrant Home-Making and Politics of Integration was one of seven projects awarded funding from NordForsk. Professor Fran Lloyd and her team will work with a range of migrant communities through workshops facilitated with NGOs in the UK, Denmark and Sweden to examine different themes of migration and integration.
"When a national emergency hits it's the sort of thing that really keeps you awake at night" – leading Kingston University health researcher on coronavirus impact on hospices
Posted Monday 6 July 2020
Professor of Health Research at Kingston University and St George's, University of London, Fiona Ross, has played a critical role in ensuring a local charity, Princess Alice Hospice has had the resources, capacity and headroom to continue with its high quality end of life and palliative care during the coronavirus lockdown.
