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Kingston University ranked in the top 10 in the UK for social mobility in landmark report

Posted Wednesday 1 December 2021

Kingston University ranked in the top 10 in the UK for social mobility in landmark report

Kingston University has been ranked in the top 10 universities in the United Kingdom for social mobility in a new research report that provides a clear picture on the role of higher education in social mobility.


Kingston University learning disability nursing student who followed family footsteps named Student Nurse of the Year

Posted Monday 29 November 2021

Kingston University learning disability nursing student who followed family footsteps named Student Nurse of the Year

A Kingston University undergraduate has been hailed as Student Nurse of the Year by a leading Chief Nursing Officer for her work in improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Third year student Jessica Ball followed in the footsteps of her parents Alison and Christopher, who also studied nursing some 35 years ago and were taught by the same lecturer.


Kingston University student awarded Chancerygate Foundation bursary that supports people from Black African and Caribbean backgrounds to build careers within property industry

Posted Thursday 25 November 2021

Kingston University student awarded Chancerygate Foundation bursary that supports people from Black African and Caribbean backgrounds to build careers within property industry

A building surveying student has been awarded a bursary to support her through her studies at Kingston University from not-for-profit initiative and registered charity the Chancerygate Foundation.


Kingston University's Primary Engineer projects recognised at inaugural MacRobert Medal ceremony at COP26

Posted Wednesday 17 November 2021

Kingston University's Primary Engineer projects recognised at inaugural MacRobert Medal ceremony at COP26

Two innovate engineering solutions dreamt up by school pupils and brought to life by Kingston University were awarded Primary Engineer MacRobert Medals at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. The Bicycle Sucker and the Extending Sink 6000 were among six designs recognised at the inaugural award ceremony, supported by the MacRobert Trust, WEIR Group and the RAF Charitable Trust.


Kingston University nursing student reflects on placements at major acute London hospital during Covid-19

Posted Tuesday 16 November 2021

Kingston University nursing student reflects on placements at major acute London hospital during Covid-19

Sophie Robbins decided to re-enter education in her early 50s to pursue a career in nursing. Now in her second year of an adult nursing degree at Kingston University, Sophie reflects on her student placements – which included working on a Covid-19 positive ward at the height of the pandemic.


Repurposed school uniforms and plant-dyed clothing among sustainable collections produced by Kingston School of Art fashion students

Posted Monday 8 November 2021

Repurposed school uniforms and plant-dyed clothing among sustainable collections produced by Kingston School of Art fashion students

Two postgraduate fashion students from Kingston School of Art have been recognised for their efforts to turn textile waste into sustainable fashion. Their upcycled collections made it to the final of the Redress Design Award 2021, a sustainable fashion design competition held annually in Hong Kong.


Kingston University story maps project gives London school pupils a voice on climate change during COP26 summit

Posted Thursday 4 November 2021

Kingston University story maps project gives London school pupils a voice on climate change during COP26 summit

More than 100 London secondary school pupils are being offered the chance to engage with climate change research and express their feelings and concerns about the challenges facing the planet as part of a project led by Kingston University.


Kingston University student shortlisted for national Social Worker of the Year Award

Posted Thursday 4 November 2021

Kingston University student shortlisted for national Social Worker of the Year Award

A Kingston University social work student has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in recognition for her work with children and young people.


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