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From the web: Press irresponsibility and political bullying damage child protection

Professor of social work, Ray Jones, writes for the Guardian on the press' treatment of Joyce Thacker, head of Rotherham's children's services.

From the web: Couvade syndrome: why some men suffer morning sickness and develop signs of pregnancy

Dr Arthur Brennan from the joint faculty of health, social care and educations writes for The Independent on couvade syndrome, where fathers develop symptoms associated with pregnancy.

Kingston art historian publishes book to accompany exhibition of wartime painter and printmaker Nevinson

Kingston University Art historian Dr Jonathan Black explores the work of one of the 20th century's finest British printmakers in a new book and exhibition.

From the web: Apple launches smart watch, new iPhones and mobile payment system

Tech expert associate professor Barry Avery writes for The Conversation on the launch of the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch.

New Kingston energy initiative launched at World Renewable Energy Congress

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey launches Kingston Energy at the World Renewable Energy Congress.

Kingston University professor's comic superheroine makes jump from screen to magazine

A Kingston University academic, who also writes superhero comic books, says he is glad his collaborators are too busy to work with him as their feminist strip My So Called Secret Identity gets ready to make the move from computer screen to print.

From the web: How emotion-sensing movie technology could save lives of elite rescue workers

Dr Ian Greatbatch writes for The Conversation on how technological breakthroughs are changing search and rescue.

From the web: Will a female Thor bring comic relief or will she be hammered?

Professor of film and cultural studies Will Brooker talks to BBC news about Marvel Comics' Thor going from male to female.

Kingston University's new digital archive provides open access to historic collections

Photos from the University's past are amongst the first to be shared with the public in the new online resource.

Kingston University academic calls for robust police investigation into evidence CIA flights carrying terror suspects landed in Scotland

Researchers on a project tracking flights linked to rendition say police must leave no stone unturned investigating CIA flights that landed in Scotland.

Kingston University teams up with industry experts to discuss low-cost space travel at UKLaunch symposium

The newly formed group aims to develop a low cost satellite carrier rocket by 2021 – the 50th anniversary of the BLACK ARROW rocket.

In the press: Kingston recreate conditions England face in Brazil

Researchers at Kingston recreate conditions likely to be faced by the England football team in their opening World Cup match in Manaus for the Guardian.

In the press: 'New press regulator will result in more false stories that victimise the weak'

Professor of journalism and Hacked Off campaign spokesman Brian Cathcart explains why the recommendations of the Leveson inquiry must be fulfilled by the press in the Guardian.

In the press: Hanif Kureishi: The migrant has no face, status or story

Hanif Kureishi, professor of creative writing, writes for the Guardian on immigration in Europe following the European elections.

In the press: Privatising child protection should not go through under the radar

Professor of social work Ray Jones writes for The Guardian on the government's plans to outsource child protection services to the private sector.

In the press: Bumper Apple package brings devices closer than ever

Barry Avery, associate professor of informatics and operations, reports for The Conversation on Apple's new operating system unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference.

In the press: Cheap as chips phones: is it time to make the switch?

Barry Avery, associate professor of informatics and operations, reports for The Conversation on changes in the mobile phone market that may empower consumers.

Kingston researchers look for clues to visual-spatial development at the Science Museum

Researchers from the department of psychology are carrying out research at the Science Museum in London, asking visitors to wear specially adapted glasses that can track and record eye movements.

Kingston University launches €1.7m research programme into liquid natural gas transportation

Kingston University has launched an innovative doctoral training programme supported by €1.7m funding from the European Commission.