The University and College Union has warned of possible strike action by lecturers across the country if they are forced …
Covid-19 testing ‘one of the most calming jobs I had’
A Kingston University graduate says working at the university’s coronavirus testing site is a “calming job” and finds it “relaxing” …
Digital poverty could lead to ‘lost generation’ of university students
Higher education bodies have expressed their concern that little has been done by the government to ensure university students have …
Stop and search: Criminology lecturer ‘worried’ about new app
A Kingston University criminology lecturer has shared his concern about a new stop and search app designed to deescalate conflict …
KU spends more than £2.5m on Covid-19 measures
Last week Research Professional News revealed that Kingston University had spent over £2.5m on Covid-19 measures since the start of …
KU Covid-19 testing centre open for key workers, but students have priority
Opened at the start of December, Kingston University’s coronavirus testing centre is still running despite the university’s closure and now …
KU leads in electric vehicle adoption
Kingston University is leading in electric vehicle adoption among UK universities, according to car leasing comparison site Lease Fetcher. Based …
Isolating students received support over Christmas from Student Union
Three hundred isolating students received support via care packages and the union’s telephone support service over the Christmas break. As …
EU students disappointed by new post-Brexit rules
EU and EEA ( European Economic Area) students will be classified as overseas students starting from the 2021/22 academic year. …
Covid-19 patients are getting younger
UK hospitals warned this week that their units are filling up with younger patients, compared with the first wave of …