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Endurance runner Susie Chan enters Guinness World Records' books after verification of 12-hour treadmill distance set at Kingston University
Posted Tuesday 26 April 2016
Ultra runner Susie Chan has officially entered the record books after her 12-hour treadmill attempt at Kingston University was verified by Guinness World Records. The 40 year old, who was supported by a team of sport science and exercise experts in the University's human performance laboratory, set a new women's world record for greatest distance run on a treadmill in 12 hours on 30 January.
Kingston University journalism lecturer Azadeh Moaveni scoops Pulitzer Prize honour for team reporting on Islamic State with the New York Times
Posted Tuesday 26 April 2016
A Kingston University journalism lecturer has secured one of the most coveted accolades in the media world after being named a Pulitzer Prize finalist for a compelling investigation into the true motivations behind why women join the militant group known as Islamic State.
Kingston University illustration graduate draws royal approval with new book released to mark Queen's 90th birthday
Posted Wednesday 20 April 2016
A Kingston University graduate has impressed the Queen with a new children's book released to mark the monarch's 90th birthday.
Comedian Ruby Wax opens up to Kingston University students about her mental health battles and work to combat stigma
Posted Tuesday 19 April 2016
Ruby Wax came to Kingston University on Tuesday 12 April to talk to students about living with a mental health condition, and overcoming the associated obstacles and stigma. Best known for her comedy and insightful and probing celebrity interviews, Ruby recently found herself the poster girl for mental illness and in 2015 received an OBE for services to mental health.
Eating dark chocolate every day could help boost athletic performance, Kingston University research reveals
Posted Monday 18 April 2016
Dark chocolate has already been hailed for its positive effects on cardiovascular health – and now a study undertaken at London's Kingston University has found the tasty treat could help give sports enthusiasts an extra edge in their fitness training. A team led by postgraduate research student Rishikesh Kankesh Patel discovered that dark chocolate provides similar benefits to beetroot juice, now taken regularly by elite athletes after studies showed it can improve performance.
Study involving expert from Kingston University and St George's, University of London examines pressures faced by ambulance control workers
Posted Friday 15 April 2016
Staff who co-ordinate emergency services for 999 calls to the ambulance service require support to reduce stress and sickness absence, new research has found. Professor Tom Quinn from the Faculty of Health Social Care and Education at Kingston University and St George's, University of London, was part of a team of experts who interviewed dispatch staff, who work in ambulance control centres sending paramedics to emergencies.
The Humans by author Matt Haig chosen to be focus of this year's Kingston University Big Read project for new students
Posted Thursday 14 April 2016
Kingston University has chosen The Humans by Matt Haig as this year's novel for its annual initiative offering all new students the chance to settle in to campus life by reading the same book.
Ingenious ideas and innovative approaches applauded at Kingston University's annual Celebrate Enterprise awards
Posted Thursday 14 April 2016
A test that could revolutionise the way bacteria such as MRSA and MSSA are detected in hospitals was just one of the ventures recognised at this year's Kingston University Celebrate Enterprise Awards.
