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New PhD Studentships 2016

The competition for these prestigious research studentships is now open to students who wish to study for a full-time PhD at Kingston University. Funding is at Home/EU level only.

Conference organised by student nurses from Kingston University and St George's, University of London harnesses ideas to enhance future of profession

Nursing students from Kingston University and St George's, University of London have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the healthcare profession at a conference showcasing their knowledge and skills.

Kingston University named one of world's top 150 most international institutions by Times Higher Education

The sector-leading publication named Kingston University in its list of the top 200 institutions with the most global outlook.

When will Britain wake up to the link between climate change and flooding?

The UK has experienced serious and sustained flooding three times in ten years: in 2007, 2013-14 and, most recently, December 2015 to January 2016. This suggests to me an escalation in severity and frequency that is consistent with predictions by climate change experts.

Kingston University professor Will Brooker launches David Bowie biopic website called Forever Stardust

Kingston University's David Bowie, aka Professor Will Brooker, goes digital.

New Kingston University Dean of Science, Engineering and Computing Professor Mike Sutcliffe emphasises importance of strong industry links

Kingston University's newly-appointed Dean of Science, Engineering and Computing Professor Mike Sutcliffe has emphasised the importance of innovative industry links.

Kingston Business School study finds university students are safer and more responsible social media users

A study carried out by Kingston Business School researchers has shed new light on how different groups use, and stay safe, on social media.

Researchers from Kingston University and St George's, University of London to investigate role physician associates play helping hospital patients being treated by the NHS

A new study by experts from Kingston University and St George's, University of London will determine whether physician associates have a positive impact on the treatment of NHS patients and have a future role helping fill gaps in the healthcare system.

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) studentship opportunities

Kingston University is a member of two consortia that have been awarded a total of £15.9m by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to fund more than 200 postgraduate students in London and the South East.

Kingston's genome sequencing research set to tackle major global health challenge

Genome sequencing research completed by Kingston University has the potential to bring significant benefits to a key global health issue – that of multi-drug-resistant bacteria.

Kingston University experts to play key role in European Commission-backed project to help stamp out doping on the amateur sport and fitness circuit

Public health and education experts from Kingston University are playing a key role in a major European project to deter young people from using performance and appearance-enhancing drugs.

Three Kingston University case studies featured in new University Alliance initiative to spotlight real world impact of university research

A research excellence project which aims to outline the steps needed to secure the future excellence of UK research and to maintain an innovation research ecosystem has highlighted three Kingston University case studies.

British Heart Foundation funding boost to heart disease research at Kingston University

British Heart Foundation funded project to use models of heart failure to discover how a particular naturally occurring protein can regulate apoptotic heart muscle cell death and heart failure.

From the web: Alice in Wonderland at 150: innocent fantasy or dark and druggy?

Professor Will Brooker, author of Alice's Adventures: Lewis Carroll in Popular Culture, notes how the story's enduring appeal lies in its ability to mirror the changing concerns of new generations.

From the web: Abuse revealed in 'torture report' reflects broader trends from the Iraq war

Peter Finn, lecturer in politics, analyses the US senate's torture report, and finds evidence of horrifying abuse and torture across large parts of the national security apparatus of the US.

Kingston University Chancellor Bonnie Greer awards prize in new short story competition

A teacher from Morden has taken the honours in the inaugural Bonnie Greer Stories to Read Aloud competition.

Kingston University research hits new high as results come in for the Research Excellence Framework 2014

Kingston University has doubled the amount of research that is world-leading and of internationally excellent quality, according to the latest Government evaluation of higher education research.

Kingston University secures Heritage Lottery Fund support for major project marking 140 years of Kingston School of Art

Art and design experts from Kingston University have set to work on a project celebrating the heritage and culture of the art school that has been an integral part of the borough's education system for the past 140 years.

From the web: Hard Evidence: are we facing another financial crisis?

Professor Steve Keen, head of the School of Economics, Politics and History and author of the bestselling 'Debunking Economics', analyses the likelihood of another global financial crisis for The Conversation.