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Kingston Business School and Lidl launch innovative retail management degree apprenticeship
Posted Tuesday 5 November 2024
The programme will see apprentices take part in the four-year Retail Leadership BSc (Hons) studies course which attracted more than 5,000 applications from school leavers eager to pursue a career in the retail sector.
Kingston University's award-winning Bright Ideas competition celebrates sparking 20 years of innovation
Posted Tuesday 5 November 2024
Kingston University's award-winning enterprise programme Bright Ideas marked its twentieth anniversary at an event which saw former winners, staff, students, alumni and businesses celebrate two decades of innovation, entrepreneurship and success. The initiative provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their groundbreaking ideas, pitch to experienced business representatives and turn their ideas into reality. The event celebrated the achievements of all students and graduates who have been a part of the programme with speeches from academics, business leaders and returning Bright Ideas alumni.
Kingston University launches Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop industry-leading toxicology testing facility
Posted Thursday 3 October 2024
Kingston University has joined forces with a specialist laboratory service to establish a high-specification toxicology testing facility to support the work of coroners and pathologists across England and Wales. The University will work with AttoLife (formerly Anglia DNA Services) to help address a national shortage of high-quality laboratory facilities that can deliver toxicology services for the justice system. The 30-month project has been established through a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Knowledge Transfer Partnership and is being supported by around £185,000 in funding from Innovate UK.
Launch of Explore for second year students marks major milestone in roll out of Kingston University's Future Skills programme
Posted Monday 23 September 2024
As the new academic year gets into full swing, thousands of Kingston University students are set to become the first in the United Kingdom to benefit from the latest phase of its sector-leading Future Skills programme. Alongside their subject-specific learning, from September all second-year undergraduates will be taking part in Explore as part of the University's groundbreaking approach to preparing them for career success.
Kingston University's expertise in enterprise education and community partnerships recognised in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework
Posted Monday 23 September 2024
Kingston University's track record in enabling graduate start-ups and its positive impact on communities have been recognised in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
App to help nurses crowned People's Choice winner at Kingston University's Bright Ideas competition
Posted Monday 12 February 2024
An innovative solution designed to help nurses reduce their workload and provide the best care was crowned the People's Choice winner at this year's Kingston University Bright Ideas competition.
Kingston University plays key role in BIG South London Creative and Digital Innovation Cluster launch, spotlighting support and opportunities for business growth
Posted Tuesday 23 January 2024
The BIG South London Creative and Digital Innovation Cluster is bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises, sole traders and graduates keen to establish a foothold in the creative industries or digital technology space.
ELEMIS co-founder and Kingston University graduate Oriele Frank awarded honorary doctorate
Posted Friday 12 January 2024
Kingston University has awarded an honorary degree to a former graduate who went on to co-found leading British beauty brand ELEMIS in recognition of her outstanding contribution to business and marketing.
