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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 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.

Kingston University receives Athena SWAN Bronze award

Kingston University has been awarded Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation, demonstrating the University's commitment to advancing the academic careers of women in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM).

Kingston University cultural media expert to share insight at British Library exhibition showcasing historical role of comic books

Cultural media commentator Professor Will Brooker says the British Museum is getting serious about comics in new exhibition Comics Unmasked, which highlights the historial and cultural role played by cartoons.

In the press: Another planet? Photographing conflict in eastern Congo

Professor Philip Spencer, director of research in politics and international relations, reports on Richard Mosse's exhibition, The Enclave, which uniquely documents conflict zones in eastern Congo.

In the press: Matisse cut-outs stun with colour, scale and ambition

Professor Fran Lloyd reviews Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs at Tate Modern for The Conversation.

Celebrities may be going bankrupt to avoid tax bills, Kingston Law School insolvency expert warns

An insolvency expert has warned that celebrities may increasingly be abusing the bankruptcy system in order to maximise their earnings and reduce the amount of tax they pay.

In the press: Revisiting a scholar unmasked by scandal

Professor Martin McQuillan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, comments on the legacy of literary theorist Paul de Man for the New York Times.

Best picture triumph for Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen no surprise to Kingston University film studies expert

Professor Will Brooker recalls his student days with the director of 12 Years a Slave.

Kingston University wins HR diversity initiative category at the Guardian University Awards

Kingston University has seen off strong competition to scoop the HR diversity initiative trophy at the Guardian University Awards.

EU awards Kingston University £500,000 for mobile healthcare project

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing has received a major EU grant worth more than £500,000 to investigate how mobile health and wireless technologies can be used to monitor patients with multiple chronic diseases.

Research to put roll out of European tobacco control tool under the spotlight

A health policy expert from Kingston University and St George's, University of London is heading a new study examining European take-up of a mechanism to help gauge the impact of anti-smoking initiatives.

Lottery grant helps bring British Red Cross World War 1 archive to life

The Red Cross has chosen Kingston University to digitise its extensive archive of registration cards for volunteers during the first world war.

Family financial feud proves rich source of inspiration for Kingston historian

Diaries chronicling a 200-year-old family argument over debt and its tragic outcome form the basis of a critically acclaimed new book by Kingston University historian Dr Nicola Phillips.

In the press: The polar positions of Hemming and Wilshaw fail to grasp the complex realities of child protection work

Professor Ray Jones analyses differing positions on child protection issues in the media.

In the press: Transplant inspires siblings' Bloodlines project

The Times Higher reports on Dr Alex Mermikides' AHRC funded "augmented lecture" performance, Bloodlines.

In the press: The Last Word by Hanif Kureishi – review

Professor Hanif Kureishi's latest novel is reviewed by Mark Lawson in the Guardian.