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Deaf Awareness Week: Kingston University alumna on working in critical care as a deaf nurse

Posted Tuesday 7 May 2024

Deaf Awareness Week: Kingston University alumna on working in critical care as a deaf nurse

Laura Johncock is a critical care nurse who recently graduated from Kingston University, having completed a course in intensive care, and is deaf. To mark Deaf Awareness Week (6-12 May 2024), she describes her experiences on the course and working in the NHS as someone with hearing loss and how she overcame barriers to realise her dreams of becoming a nurse.


Kingston University scoops two accolades at national Student Nursing Times Awards

Posted Thursday 2 May 2024

Kingston University scoops two accolades at national Student Nursing Times Awards

Kingston University has picked up two accolades at this year's Student Nursing Times Awards, collecting both the Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the Year and Nursing Associate Learner of the Year.


Next phase of Kingston University's sector-leading Future Skills programme preparing students for career success set for autumn launch

Posted Wednesday 17 April 2024

Next phase of Kingston University's sector-leading Future Skills programme preparing students for career success set for autumn launch

Another significant milestone in the roll out of Future Skills across Kingston University will see Explore modules launched for all second year courses this autumn.


Kingston University launches project to enhance pharmacy placement experience for students across London

Posted Wednesday 10 April 2024

Kingston University launches project to enhance pharmacy placement experience for students across London

Kingston University has joined forces with two other London universities to improve the placement experience of undergraduate pharmacy students, following funding from NHS England.


Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Kingston University launches pilot project to enhance learning environments for neurodivergent students

Posted Monday 18 March 2024

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Kingston University launches pilot project to enhance learning environments for neurodivergent students

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.


Young Carers Action Day: Kingston University nursing student on life as young adult carer

Posted Wednesday 13 March 2024

Young Carers Action Day: Kingston University nursing student on life as young adult carer

Kingston University adult nursing student Hana Hussein is a young adult carer and is supported by the University's KU Cares programme. For Carers Trust's Young Carers Action Day (13 March), they spoke about the challenges they face juggling caring responsibilities with their studies and daily life, as well as the support Kingston has provided them.


Student Nursing Times Award finalist shares personal story of trauma that inspired her journey into nursing studies at Kingston University

Posted Monday 11 March 2024

Student Nursing Times Award finalist shares personal story of trauma that inspired her journey into nursing studies at Kingston University

Mature nursing student and mother of three Philippa Esson, who was recently shortlisted for a 2024 Student Nursing Times Award, explains why she decided to go back to education and pursue a career in nursing.


Kingston University shortlisted for multiple 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards

Posted Friday 8 March 2024

Kingston University shortlisted for multiple 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards

Kingston University has been shortlisted for multiple accolades in this year's Student Nursing Times Awards.

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