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Expertise of Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment in spotlight at industry research showcase

Leading figures from across industry visited the University to hear about the wide-ranging impact on society of research and knowledge exchange activity being carried out across the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment.

Kingston University experts to launch joint research project looking at inequalities faced by Black people living with after-effects of stroke

Researchers from Kingston University have received a significant funding award from the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) to look at how health inequalities faced by Black people in the UK living with the after-effects of a stroke can be addressed.

Actor Paterson Joseph shares inspirations for novel uncovering story of 18th century Black Briton Charles Ignatius Sancho at Kingston University symposium

Acclaimed actor and author Paterson Joseph revealed how a compulsion to ensure 18th century composer and writer Charles Ignatius Sancho was remembered led him to write a novel about the Black Briton's life, during a talk at Kingston University.

Factors associated with learning disabilities and autism led to requests for euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands, Kingston University study finds

A Kingston University study found several people with learning disabilities and autism in the Netherlands chose to die legally through euthanasia and assisted suicide due to feeling unable to cope with the world, changes around them or because they struggled to form friendships.

Turner Prize-winning Kingston School of Art Professor Elizabeth Price reveals new work as part of EUREKA at London Design Biennale

Professor Price's work at the London Design Biennale, THE GARDEN, takes the viewer on a tour through the abundant images of flora and foliage found in the Scottish Stoddard Templeton carpet design archive.

Significant book on improving quality of nursing care for older people published by Kingston University Emerita Professor

The latest instalment in a series of books designed to help health professionals wanting to improve the quality of care for older people has been published by a health and social care expert at Kingston University.

International conference celebrates work of moving image pioneer Eadweard Muybridge and relocation of personal archive of his work to Kingston University

The Moving Muybridge: Transatlantic Dialogues conference, organised by Kingston University's Visual and Material Culture Research Centre in partnership with Kingston Museum and the Stanley Picker Gallery, saw international experts gather at the University's Town House Building.

Kingston University launching new postgraduate scholarships after securing artificial intelligence and data science funding award from Office for Students

Kingston University is getting set to deliver a suite of new postgraduate scholarships aimed at broadening the pool of students progressing into data science and artificial intelligence (AI) careers. The scholarships are being launched after the University was named one of 30 institutions across the country to receive funding from a £8.1m Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Office for Artificial Intelligence pot, awarded by the Office for Students (OfS).

New study shows medication adherence tool developed by Kingston University and Observia is world's first to predict hospital admissions and readmissions of Type 2 Diabetes patients

A pioneering behavioural diagnostic tool developed by Kingston University and healthcare technology company Observia to help patients take their medication as prescribed is the first holistic model in the world to accurately predict hospital admissions and readmissions in people living with Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new study.

Kingston University nursing student highlights important role school nurses can play in identifying and supporting young people with eating disorders

The vital role school nurses can play in addressing the rising number of eating disorders among children and young people has been outlined by a Kingston University student in a leading nursing journal.

Kingston University PhD student helps launch UK's first tech-led LGBTQ+ sexual health service

A Kingston University PhD student and pharmacy expert has helped launch the UK's first tech-led LGBTQ+ sexual health service. Josh Wells is in the final year of PhD in behavioural diagnostics and now works in the role of Senior Clinical Lead at LVNDR Health, a company that offers specialised clinical support to those in the LGBTQ+ community. He also has an undergraduate and Masters degree from the University, and is a qualified pharmacist.

Report led by Kingston University expert shines light on what United States midterm election results could mean for Biden, Trump and future of American politics

What the United States midterm election results revealed about the current state of democracy in the country – and the challenges that might lie ahead for both major parties – is examined in a new report led by a Kingston University politics expert.

Covid-19 conspiracy theories led to lower uptake of vaccine and testing among Black community, research by Kingston University finds

A belief that Covid-19 was a myth created to control ethnic populations, or a virus created to eliminate the Black community were among the conspiracy theories that caused a lower engagement of health prevention methods among UK Black communities, research by Kingston University experts has shown.

Highlights of 2022 – a year of reconnecting and national recognition for Kingston University

Kingston University students, staff and alumni have achieved many prestigious awards, milestones and other notable successes during 2022.

Kingston Business School lecturer makes prestigious Poets and Quants for Undergrads Top 50 Undergraduate Business School Professors list

A Kingston Business School academic been named among the 50 best undergraduate business school professors of the year by leading American sector publication Poets and Quants for Undergrads.

Kingston School of Art researchers join forces with Kingston Library Service to shape storytelling workshops for borough community groups

Researchers from Kingston School of Art have evaluated a Kingston Libraries Services storytelling workshop and helped to develop a toolkit which can be used by other organisations looking to run similar projects.

Community pharmacy-led vaccination champion scheme helped thousands of patients overcome hesitancy around Covid-19 jabs, Kingston University research finds

An award-winning scheme that saw community pharmacists support patients to understand the benefits of being jabbed against Covid-19 and overcome initial hesitancy proved hugely successful, new research by an expert from Kingston University has shown.

Food banks evolving to survive cost of living crisis, Kingston University experts find

Researchers from Kingston University in London and London Metropolitan University have found that community and social supermarkets and pay-as-you-feel services are increasingly being adopted by food aid charities so they can meet demand, become more sustainable, provide choice and reduce the stigma sometimes associated with being referred to a food bank.

Risk of heart disease can be predicted with simple eye test through artificial intelligence algorithm, research involving Kingston University finds

Artificial intelligence-enabled eye scans could be used to rapidly and accurately predict whether a person is at high risk of heart disease, a new study involving researchers from Kingston University has established. The findings could pave the way for cardiovascular screening to be done more quickly and simply by using cameras, without the need for blood tests or blood pressure measurements.