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Kingston University academic lends expertise to INTERPOL in campaign to combat online relationship and investment frauds

INTERPOL is calling for a shift in language, advocating for the term romance baiting to replace the widely used but stigmatising term pig butchering.

Kingston University launches pilot programme on integrating AI into teaching with educators from Republic of Korea

The pilot of a new programme to help educators from the Republic of Korea and the Royal Borough of Kingston learn how to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching has been launched at Kingston University.

Kingston University establishes strategic partnership with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust with the aim of strengthening mutually beneficial relations.

NuSPACES project explores societal impact and economic potential of nuclear heritage sites

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.

Kingston University launches new study examining quality of care in children's homes

The effectiveness of care provided in children's homes will be investigated in a new study by Kingston University, the National Children's Bureau and Ofsted. Outcomes for those in children's homes currently lag behind those of other children in care and means they are at greater risk of going missing, being involved in the youth justice system and experiencing mental health difficulties.

Kingston University launches Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop industry-leading toxicology testing facility

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.

Kingston University experts play key role in launch of new app that uses AI to help football scouts unearth hidden talent

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 teams shortlisted for three University Alliance Awards

Three teams from Kingston University have been named a finalist in this year's University Alliance Awards.

Kingston University and Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts awarded £1.25 million for project addressing inequalities affecting marginalised communities in South West London

The Abundance project has been awarded £1.25 million from UK Research and Innovation, the project is an arts and health sector collaboration that will see academics work alongside community organisations to improve opportunities for inclusivity and address inequalities in mental health.

Kingston University leads project exploring opportunities artificial intelligence can bring to higher education

Kingston University is leading a new collaborative project exploring the opportunities generative artificial intelligence (AI) can offer students, staff and graduates of the future

Kingston University receives major funding award to increase social care research capacity

Kingston University has been awarded a significant grant by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to build social care research capacity.

Kingston University makes major investment in advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment to enhance research capabilities

Top of the range chemical equipment that will allow more detailed analysis of complex mixtures and materials has been installed at Kingston University's School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. Following an investment of almost £750,000, the University has purchased two high-end 400MHz and 600MHz Avance Neo Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instruments. It has also acquired a CPMAS III solid-state NMR probe for the 400MHz instrument, supplied by industry partner Haleon Plc, that will enable analysis of solid materials using a powerful method known as Magic Angle Spinning.

Syrian academic graduates with PhD from Kingston University after fleeing war-torn country

A female scientist has been awarded a PhD from Kingston University, four years after fleeing her home country due to ongoing armed conflict.

Kingston University leads research into local digital public health campaigns

Kingston University academics and staff from the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames' Department of Health Behaviours and Public Health Services have published an evaluation of the effectiveness of a series of locally-led digital public health campaigns.

Research led by Kingston University and National Children's Bureau sheds light on unprecedented demand for children's social care services

Research led by Kingston University and the National Children's Bureau has uncovered an unprecedented picture of national demand for children's social care services in England.

Pioneering doctoral training partnership involving Kingston University unveiled by the Economic and Social Care Research Council

Kingston University has been announced as part of a pioneering doctoral training partnership, after being selected by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The partnership will focus on the training of five cohorts of postgraduate researchers in challenge-led themes that reflect some of the most pressing social science concerns in the future, including developing healthy and thriving communities.

Kingston University collaborates with UK neobank Science Card to drive breakthrough in cervical cancer treatment

Kingston University has launched a new collaboration with Science Card, Britain's first e-money current account app dedicated to accelerating science and innovation, to fund research exploring the potential of fig latex to combat cervical cancer.

Delaying annual eye screen for low risk diabetics could lead to treatment delays and sight loss, according to research involving Kingston University

Extending the annual screen to two years for people in England considered at low risk of diabetic eye disease could lead to critical treatment delays and sight loss, according to research led by St George's, University of London and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and involving Kingston University researchers and academics.

Kingston University sport science expert called upon to give specialist support to elite breakdancing athletes at world championship

The World Breaking Championship took place in Leuven, Belgium last month and Dr James Brouner, course leader for Kingston University's Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) and Sport Science (Coaching) BSc (Hons) programmes, was invited to provide the Norwegian team with vital support to help performance and prevent injuries. Dr Brouner talks about his weekend at the World Championship for break dancing, how he became involved with the Norwegian Breaking team and their hopes of qualifying for the Summer Olympics in Paris next year.