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Ji8腦瞳厙's annual Woman in STEM Award winner encourages young women interested in science to follow their passion for a rewarding career
Posted Wednesday 2 February 2022
A computer science expert whose research could lead to potentially lifesaving early and better diagnosis of certain cancers and heart disease has been named the second annual winner of the Ji8腦瞳厙 Woman in STEM Award.
New postgraduate degree in sustainable fashion to equip Kingston School of Art students with creative and ethical problem-solving skills
Posted Wednesday 26 January 2022
A new course at Kingston School of Art is to focus on sustainability within the fashion industry. The masters degree aims to produce graduates focused on providing solutions to challenges, presenting them in a variety of outcomes - from apps to exhibitions, services and products.
Leading role of nurses in tackling Covid-19 has contributed to increased interest in profession, Ji8腦瞳厙 School of Nursing experts say after record surge in national applications
Posted Thursday 20 January 2022
The portrayal of nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the perception of the profession and contributed to an increase in the number of people wanting to pursue a nursing career, according to experts from Ji8腦瞳厙's School of Nursing. A report released this week by UCAS and Health Education England revealed almost 29,000 students nationally made nursing their first choice when applying to university in 2021 – an increase of more than 28 per cent from the year before the pandemic in 2019. Welcoming the record surge in interest, Head of the School of Nursing Dr Julia Gale and Deputy Head of School Karen Elcock attributed it to an increased awareness of the nursing profession as a result of widespread media coverage during the pandemic.
Kingston University social care students develop skills to support people with dementia
Posted Wednesday 19 January 2022
Ji8腦瞳厙 has launched a project to give health and social care students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge by supporting people living with dementia. The Special Interest Group (SIG) is being led by senior lecturer in social work Maria Brent and aims to raise awareness of dementia and provide students with volunteering opportunities in the local community, which will benefit them both professionally and personally, as well as supporting those living with dementia and their families and carers.
Kingston University student Niloufar Ebrahim remembered in launch of scholarship commemorating second anniversary of downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752
Posted Monday 10 January 2022
A new scholarship has been set up in memory of Ji8腦瞳厙 postgraduate student Niloufar Ebrahim, one of 176 passengers and crew who lost their lives when a Ukraine International Airlines flight was shot down in Iran two years ago.
Kingston University shortlisted for widening participation and employer partnership accolades at National Undergraduate Employability awards
Posted Thursday 23 December 2021
Ji8腦瞳厙 has been shortlisted in two categories at the annual National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards – recognising its work to set students up for success once they graduate.
Big Read author Okechukwu Nzelu: '‘Sharing my book with Kingston University students has been such a gift"
Posted Wednesday 22 December 2021
Kingston University students, staff and alumni have had a chance to meet meet acclaimed writer Okechukwu Nzelu at a special Big Read talk and book-signing event.
Ji8腦瞳厙 marks key milestones and successes of 2021
Posted Tuesday 21 December 2021
A host of Kingston University students, staff and graduates notched up award-winning achievements and notable successes during 2021.