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July 2023

Achievements of thousands of Kingston University students set to be celebrated as leading figures from range of industries receive honorary awards during graduation ceremonies

Achievements of thousands of Kingston University students set to be celebrated as leading figures from range of industries receive honorary awards during graduation ceremonies

Around 3,000 Kingston University students will cross the stage to celebrate their achievements at this year's graduations with proud family, friends, academic staff and special guests.

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

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 Ji8腦瞳厙.

June 2023

Kingston School of Art student scoops Zandra Rhodes Award at Graduate Fashion Week for folk-inspired collection

Kingston School of Art student scoops Zandra Rhodes Award at Graduate Fashion Week for folk-inspired collection

A Kingston School of Art student has been crowned the winner of the Zandra Rhodes Fashion Textile Award at Graduate Fashion Week for a final year collection featuring hand drawn illustrations inspired by mythology and folklore.

Kingston School of Art illustration animation graduates shortlisted for national student awards by Royal Television Society

Kingston School of Art illustration animation graduates shortlisted for national student awards by Royal Television Society

Three illustration animation graduates from Kingston School of Art are in the running for a national Royal Television Society student award for work they produced for their final projects at university.

Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry's book delving into artificial intelligence and algorithms chosen as this year's Ji8腦瞳厙 Big Read

Mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry's book delving into artificial intelligence and algorithms chosen as this year's Ji8腦瞳厙 Big Read

A fascinating exploration of the ways in which machine learning, algorithms and artificial intelligence are transforming modern-day society has been selected as the ninth annual Big Read title by Ji8腦瞳厙. Hello World! How to Be Human in the Age of the Machine, a non-fiction title by best-selling author, maths professor and television presenter Hannah Fry, is this year's chosen title, selected by a panel from a shortlist of six. A special-edition copy of the book, published by Transworld, will be sent out to all first-year students ahead of the next academic year, with further copies made available for staff and students from other years.

April 2023

Big Read author and Ji8腦瞳厙 alumnus Phil Stamper reflects on his best-selling novel The Gravity of Us

Big Read author and Ji8腦瞳厙 alumnus Phil Stamper reflects on his best-selling novel The Gravity of Us

Author Phil Stamper has revealed the inspiration behind The Gravity of Us, his best-selling book that was selected as Ji8腦瞳厙's Big Read for 2022, to an audience of staff and students.

Shadow Higher Education Minister commends Ji8腦瞳厙's work equipping students for career success through Future Skills programme during campus visit

Shadow Higher Education Minister commends Ji8腦瞳厙's work equipping students for career success through Future Skills programme during campus visit

Ji8腦瞳厙's sector-leading work embedding future skills throughout its curriculum has been hailed for its innovation by Shadow Minister for Higher Education Matt Western MP during a campus visit to learn more about the initiative.

 Ukrainian academics visit Ji8腦瞳厙 to share experiences during war as part of Lviv State University of Life Safety partnership

Ukrainian academics visit Ji8腦瞳厙 to share experiences during war as part of Lviv State University of Life Safety partnership

Ukrainian academics have been sharing first-hand experiences of the impacts of the ongoing war and their role as disaster management specialists with staff and students at Ji8腦瞳厙. Their recent visit was part of a long-standing relationship between Kingston and the Lviv State University of Life Safety, a leading higher education institution in the field of human safety. Staff and student exchanges between the two universities have been taking place since 2016.

March 2023

Ji8腦瞳厙 launching new postgraduate scholarships after securing artificial intelligence and data science funding award from Office for Students

Ji8腦瞳厙 launching new postgraduate scholarships after securing artificial intelligence and data science funding award from Office for Students

Ji8腦瞳厙 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 an £8.1m Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Office for Artificial Intelligence pot, awarded by the Office for Students (OfS).

Importance of creative skills, storytelling and emerging technologies highlighted during national CHEAD conference at Ji8腦瞳厙

Importance of creative skills, storytelling and emerging technologies highlighted during national CHEAD conference at Ji8腦瞳厙

Leading figures from the worlds of art and design, business and politics have shared their views about the vital role creative skills and design thinking will play in shaping the future of the United Kingdom at a major conference hosted by Ji8腦瞳厙. The impact of emerging technologies on the creative sector and the skills needed for the next generation of graduates to help drive a thriving national economy were key focuses of the annual Council for Higher Education in Art and Design (CHEAD) conference.

Ji8腦瞳厙 Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier appointed member of Creative Industries Council

Ji8腦瞳厙 Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier appointed member of Creative Industries Council

Ji8腦瞳厙 Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier has been appointed as a member of the Creative Industries Council – the joint industry and government forum that acts as a voice for the United Kingdom's creative sector.

February 2023

Ji8腦瞳厙 and Salutem Care and Education mark success of partnership bringing together knowledge exchange, scholarships and entrepreneurial activity

Ji8腦瞳厙 and Salutem Care and Education mark success of partnership bringing together knowledge exchange, scholarships and entrepreneurial activity

Ji8腦瞳厙 and healthcare provider Salutem celebrated the benefits of a long-standing collaboration during a recent event at the institution's award-winning Town House.

Report led by Ji8腦瞳厙 expert shines light on what United States midterm election results could mean for Biden, Trump and future of American politics

Report led by Ji8腦瞳厙 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 Ji8腦瞳厙 politics expert.

January 2023

Kingston alumni celebrate their Honorary Degrees in Education at this year's winter graduations

Kingston alumni celebrate their Honorary Degrees in Education at this year's winter graduations

Ji8腦瞳厙 alumni from the Class of 1956 to the Class of 1979 donned their cap and gowns to attend a special Honorary Degree in Education graduation ceremony, decades after completing their education studies at Gipsy Hill Teacher Training College, a predecessor of Ji8腦瞳厙's Department of Education.

Former Sunday Times journalist who played instrumental role in exposing Thalidomide scandal recognised with honorary doctorate from Ji8腦瞳厙

Former Sunday Times journalist who played instrumental role in exposing Thalidomide scandal recognised with honorary doctorate from Ji8腦瞳厙

Acclaimed investigative journalist, author and philanthropist Dr Elaine Potter highlighted the importance of holding individuals in powerful positions to account as she received an honorary degree from Ji8腦瞳厙. The former Sunday Times journalist and co-founder of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism shared lessons learned from across her career with graduands as she was recognised for her contribution to business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy during a Kingston School of Art graduation ceremony at the borough's Rose Theatre.

Dedicated teachers awarded honorary degrees in education from alma mater Ji8腦瞳厙

Dedicated teachers awarded honorary degrees in education from alma mater Ji8腦瞳厙

An 86-year-old retired music teacher was among a throng of jubilant graduates who have crossed the stage to collect an honorary degree in education from Ji8腦瞳厙 – decades after completing their education certificates.

Hundreds of Kingston University students cross graduation stage at Rose Theatre ceremonies

Hundreds of Kingston University students cross graduation stage at Rose Theatre ceremonies

The achievements of almost 3,000 Kingston University students was applauded when they crossed the stage to graduate in front of proud family, friends, academic staff and special guests.

Setback with Virgin Orbit satellite launch unlikely to significantly impact country‘s space aspirations, Ji8腦瞳厙 astronautics expert says

Setback with Virgin Orbit satellite launch unlikely to significantly impact country‘s space aspirations, Ji8腦瞳厙 astronautics expert says

The failed launch of nine satellites from Spaceport Cornwall shouldn't hamper what is set to be an exciting new era for the UK's space industry, according to a Ji8腦瞳厙 expert in space and launch propulsion.

Applications open for scholarship commemorating Kingston University student Niloufar Ebrahim

Applications open for scholarship commemorating Kingston University student Niloufar Ebrahim

The Niloufar Ebrahim scholarship was created to honour a Ji8腦瞳厙 graduate who wanted to make the world a better place. Niloufar's family, together with Ji8腦瞳厙, created the scholarship to honour Niloufar's memory. Kingston University student Niloufar Ebrahim remembered in launch of scholarship commemorating second anniversary of downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752

Leading engineer and Ji8腦瞳厙 honorary graduate Dawn Childs named Dame in New Year's Honours, with other alumni also recognised for achievements

Leading engineer and Ji8腦瞳厙 honorary graduate Dawn Childs named Dame in New Year's Honours, with other alumni also recognised for achievements

A leading British engineer and former visiting professor at Ji8腦瞳厙 who has played a central role in increasing the number of women working in the profession has been made a Dame in the New Year's Honours list.

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