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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.

Occupational psychologist warns of health risks of email obsession

New Kingston Business School research has revealed email addicts' worst habits and found some users are so hooked they experience phantom alerts when they haven't even received a message.

Study reveals patients with learning difficulties can become invisible in hospitals

Hospital patients with learning difficulties can face longer waits and poorly managed treatment due to medical staff's failure to understand them, researchers from Kingston University and St George's, University of London have found.

Show business memories from composer David Heneker go on display as part of National Archives campaign

National Archives feature Kingston University exhibition of award-winning musical composer as part of the Explore Your Archive campaign.

New social enterprise set to lead to significant improvements in stroke rehabilitation

A programme devised by an expert from Kingston University and St George's, University of London to help stroke survivors become more involved in their rehabilitation has been launched as a social enterprise.

Researcher shines light on mystery of reindeer's changing eye colour at Christmas-themed Café Scientifique

A Kingston University expert has provided a new insight into the finely-tuned vision of one of the festive season's favourite creatures at a special Café Scientifique event.