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Kingston University social care students develop skills to support people with dementia
Posted Wednesday 19 January 2022
Kingston University has launched a project to give health and social care students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge by supporting people living with dementia. The Special Interest Group (SIG) is being led by senior lecturer in social work Maria Brent and aims to raise awareness of dementia and provide students with volunteering opportunities in the local community, which will benefit them both professionally and personally, as well as supporting those living with dementia and their families and carers.
Kingston University student Niloufar Ebrahim remembered in launch of scholarship commemorating second anniversary of downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752
Posted Monday 10 January 2022
A new scholarship has been set up in memory of Kingston University postgraduate student Niloufar Ebrahim, one of 176 passengers and crew who lost their lives when a Ukraine International Airlines flight was shot down in Iran two years ago.
Kingston University shortlisted for widening participation and employer partnership accolades at National Undergraduate Employability awards
Posted Thursday 23 December 2021
Kingston University has been shortlisted in two categories at the annual National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards – recognising its work to set students up for success once they graduate.
Big Read author Okechukwu Nzelu: '‘Sharing my book with Kingston University students has been such a gift"
Posted Wednesday 22 December 2021
Kingston University students, staff and alumni have had a chance to meet meet acclaimed writer Okechukwu Nzelu at a special Big Read talk and book-signing event.
Kingston University marks key milestones and successes of 2021
Posted Tuesday 21 December 2021
A host of Kingston University students, staff and graduates notched up award-winning achievements and notable successes during 2021.
Dean of Kingston University and St George's, University of London's Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education Professor Andy Kent retires after long career in healthcare
Posted Wednesday 15 December 2021
Plaudits have been flowing for the Dean of the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Professor Andy Kent, who is retiring after a 37-year career in healthcare and higher education. Andy, who has spent almost seven years leading the Faculty, run jointly by Kingston University and St George's, University of London, has overseen a suite of major developments during his tenure as Dean. They have included the addition of a suite of high quality simulation facilities to enhance students' learning and the creation of a host of award-winning degree programmes. He has also steered the Faculty through the Covid-19 pandemic, with many students and staff contributing to the national response.
Winning school pupils' designs showcased at Primary Engineer London and Jersey Leaders Awards ceremony at Kingston University's Town House
Posted Tuesday 14 December 2021
Innovate engineering designs brought to life by Kingston University were unveiled to the school pupils who dreamt them up during an event at the University's Stirling Prize-winning Town House building. The three prototypes built by staff and students from the University's School of Engineering and the Environment were winners of the London and Jersey contests of the ‘If You Were An Engineer, What Would You Do?' Leaders Award competition, run by Primary Engineer. The annual event sees pupils between the ages of three and 18 challenged to interview engineers, identify problems and design solutions to them.
Kingston School of Art graduates showcase creativity in Saatchi Gallery exhibition that shines light on emerging talent
Posted Tuesday 7 December 2021
Kingston School of Art's MFA Fine Art students are showing their final projects in an exhibition at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London designed to support and highlight talented new artists after a challenging year of restrictions.
