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Kingston alumnus takes students out of the classroom and into the sky
Posted Tuesday 26 April 2016
Kingston alumnus Alnur Dhanani took students to the skies last week, allowing a group of aerospace engineering undergraduates to fly his aeroplane for the day.
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 Business Excellence Awards: entries now open
Posted Tuesday 26 April 2016
The Kingston Business Excellence awards are now thriving in their fourth year. The 2016 campaign sees Kingston University sponsoring the award for Best Business for Staff Training and Development.
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.
