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Kingston University's support for care experienced students praised by Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza
Posted Monday 4 November 2024
Kingston University's award-winning support for care leavers, estranged students, young adult carers and sanctuary scholars has been hailed as promising practice by the Children's Commissioner for England. Dame Rachel de Souza cited the University's work supporting students from a care background through its award-winning KU Cares programme in a new report aiming to help professionals working in higher education improve the lives of care experienced students. The University has been widely acclaimed for its sector-leading work with care experienced students since the inception of KU Cares in 2006.
Kingston University shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion accolade in Times Higher Education Awards
Posted Tuesday 8 October 2024
Kingston University has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award in the Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion category. The University has been named a finalist for a new initiative, which provides academic English language provision to forced migrants whose education was interrupted.
Kingston University experts play key role in launch of new app that uses AI to help football scouts unearth hidden talent
Posted Friday 30 August 2024
With the summer transfer window about to slam shut, football clubs worldwide have been looking for an advantage when searching for the next football superstar. An innovative app, developed with input from Kingston University, is helping identify aspiring athletes with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
Kingston University graduate Genevieve Bent reflects on Clearing call that propelled her to career success and an MBE
Posted Wednesday 14 August 2024
A Kingston University forensic chemistry graduate, who secured a degree place through Clearing, still has vivid memories of making the call that set her on the path to a career that has recently seen her awarded an MBE. Little did Genevieve Bent imagine when she picked up the phone to call Kingston University's Clearing hotline 15 years ago she would one day receive an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours. That is exactly what has happened though, with the announcement of the award in June seeing her recognised for her services to education.
Work to promote diversity and address inequalities in higher education sees Kingston University academic awarded National Teaching Fellowship
Posted Thursday 8 August 2024
An academic expert from Kingston University has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship for his work enhancing and transforming student outcomes and the teaching profession. Associate Professor of Biosciences Dr Nigel Page is one of 55 academics from across the UK to receive the coveted accolade this year. The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme, run by Advance HE, celebrates and recognises individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and higher education teaching more broadly. It is one of the UK's most sought after awards for excellence in teaching and learning.
Kingston University publishing expert Professor Alison Baverstock awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours
Posted Friday 14 June 2024
Kingston University publishing expert. the Reverend Professor Alison Baverstock, has received an MBE in the King's Birthday honours in recognition of her work supporting Armed Forces families through the Reading Force scheme.
Academic honoured for exceptional service with prestigious award from Royal Society of Chemistry
Posted Wednesday 12 June 2024
An academic expert from Kingston University has been honoured with a prestigious award for exceptional service from the Royal Society of Chemistry, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the organisation as a volunteer in the field of chemistry. Dr Baljit Thatti, the University's Head of Department for Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, was selected for the annual award, which recognises volunteers who have made a personal impact by contributing to the Society through a variety of voluntary roles.
Kingston University recognised for work to advance race equality
Posted Tuesday 28 May 2024
Kingston University has been awarded a Bronze Race Equality Charter Mark recognising the institution's ongoing commitment and action to improve race equity for our staff and students. Advance HE's Race Equality Charter (REC) aims to help universities and research institutes in their work to improve the representation, progression and success of Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in higher education.
