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The twelve days of Christmas: Kingston University expert on the children in care experience
Posted Wednesday 18 December 2024
Associate Professor of Social Work at Kingston University Yvalia Febrer, who is also a foster carer and a kinship carer, discusses the festive period and how challenging it can be for children in care.
NuSPACES project explores societal impact and economic potential of nuclear heritage sites
Posted Monday 11 November 2024
Led by Kingston University associate professor of criminology and sociology Dr Egle Rindzeviciute, Nuclear Spaces: Communities, Materialities and locations of Nuclear Cultural Heritage, knoiwn as NuSPACES, aimed to define cultural heritage and identify how it could benefit different social groups.
Blog: Kingston University expert explores challenges AI poses to democracy
Posted Wednesday 5 June 2024
Ahead of an event exploring the intersection between democratic politics and the possibilities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence, Kingston University academic Dr Peter Finn reflects on some of the possible ways AI could affect the future of democracy.
University celebrates achievements of its transformative Future Skills programme with students and staff at Town House event
Posted Monday 13 May 2024
The achievements of Kingston University's sector-leading Future Skills work to prepare graduates for career success have been celebrated during a special all-staff event at Town House. Staff from across the institution came together to hear from students, module tutors and senior leaders about how the innovative new model of education was transforming teaching across the institution. The skills most valued by employers are being embedded across every year of every course informed by the research of the University's award-winning Future Skills campaign.
Kingston University expert Dr Elisabeth Carter serves as lead academic adviser on major government anti-fraud campaign
Posted Tuesday 26 March 2024
Associate Professor Dr Elisabeth Carter was invited to play a role in the Home Office's Stop! Think Fraud campaign after rising to prominence as a media commentator and heading a number of national working groups.
Employer engagement key to tapping into pipeline of emerging talent as school leavers consider future careers, Kingston University study finds
Posted Wednesday 20 March 2024
The report has identified that young job seekers generally had a clear picture of what they viewed as a good job, were eager for industry engagement, but are anxious about the impact of artificial intelligence and the robustness of the job market.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Kingston University launches pilot project to enhance learning environments for neurodivergent students
Posted Monday 18 March 2024
Kingston University has launched a pilot project to raise awareness of neurodiversity and make learning spaces more inclusive and supportive for neurodivergent students and staff. Recognising the value of neurodiversity as a natural aspect of human variation, the initiative seeks to foster inclusivity and support the diverse needs of all learners by understanding systemic barriers and attempting to remove them. It is led by Kingston's Inclusion and Social Justice Special Interest Group (SIG) and academics from the school of Education, Midwifery and Social Work and is supported by the Network of Equality Champions.
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.
