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Kingston University disaster management students take part in Europe's largest ever disaster training exercise
Posted Monday 2 May 2016
Kingston University disaster management students played a central role in testing emergency services' response to a major incident at Waterloo underground station during Europe's largest-ever multi-agency training exercise.
Chernobyl 30 years on: Kingston University radiation expert Dr Alan Flowers reflects on impact of worst nuclear accident in history
Posted Thursday 28 April 2016
A Kingston University expert has returned to the site of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident as part of an international delegation of scientists commemorating the 30th anniversary of the disaster.
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.
More than 350 Kingston alumni celebrate last orders at the Penrhyn Road bar
Posted Thursday 21 April 2016
Friday night saw more than 350 alumni reunite on campus to say goodbye to the Penrhyn Road bar. From those who graduated in 1982 to those who graduated in 2015, alumni of all ages came together to sing, dance and share their memories of the iconic Kingston nightspot.
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.
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.
