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From the web: From London to New York: cross-continental perspectives of Matisse cut-outs exhibition

Professor Fran Lloyd compares responses to the Matisse cut-outs exhibition, which has recently moved from the Tate Modern in London to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Kingston University's Centre for the Historical Record helps reveal stories behind Red Cross volunteering during First World War in new digital archive

Three hundred volunteers have been recruited by Kingston University's Centre for the Historical Record to upload nearly a quarter of a million records on to new online resource open to researchers and the public.

Kingston University design expert unveils new guide highlighting ways sensory rooms can improve dementia care

Academic experts from Kingston University and the University of Southampton have joined forces to produce a new guide packed with advice about the ways rooms designed to stimulate people's senses can be used to boost dementia care.

Professor Mark Fielder's reddit AMA - Questions on Ebola, antibiotic resistance and how to pursue a career in microbiology

Medical microbiologist Mark Fielder took to reddit to answer questions on the spread of infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance and Ebola. The AMA session garnered a huge response from the reddit science community.

Applications open for AHRC doctoral studentships 2014/15

Full and part-time Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding available for postgraduate research degrees. Application deadline 7 February 2015.

From the web: UK Ebola cases 'probably' inevitable, expert warns

Professor of medical microbiology, Mark Fielder, talks to ITV news about the spread and potential threat of Ebola.

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.