KU graduate’s space project gets £2.5M boost
Laurynas Puikys
A project by KU graduate Dr Jack-James Marlow has secured a £2.5 million boost from the European Space Agency (ESA) and aims to be the first in the UK to…
Laurynas Puikys
KU one of the first to warn students about Covid-19
A recent study has revealed that Kingston University was one of the first universities in the UK to tweet about Covid-19 in 2020. Joint research by London South Bank University…
KU student among 16 Miss Namibia finalists
KU student Aurelia Samuyenga has been selected among 16 finalists in the annual Miss Namibia beauty pageant. The final-year KU student is doing her BSc degree in Business Management at…
Student Union’s project gets £30,000 pledge from Mayor of London
In partnership with Kingston School of Art’s Creative Agency Studio KT1, the union is now on course to open a community-led creative hub.
SaveKUPolitics: SU president says university ‘may be turning their back on their original mission’
A petition was launched earlier this month to try and to stop the Department of Politics, International Relations and Human Rights from potential closure.
KU graduate’s dream of woven bags around the world
Launched in 2014, KU Fashion graduate Akosua Afriyie-Kumi’s own brand AAKS currently sells its bags in 64 stores worldwide. In her home country Ghana, Kumi has developed and realized her…
Sexual assault of female students still an issue across universities
One in five female students report being victims of sexism, assault or inappropriate sexual behaviour with the latest research showing that students feel unsafe in UK universities. The website Student…
KU vaccination centre protecting local community
Since December last year, Kingston University, in partnership with the local GPs, has been offering coronavirus vaccines for the most vulnerable residents around the local area. The university’s effort is…
Student Union looking for new officers
Nominations are open for students to run for office for the Union of Kingston Students and the union’s communications coordinator is encouraging anyone interested to apply. Student officers are full…
Nursing applications soar at KU
Driven by a fresh wave of interest due to the pandemic, medical nursing degrees have experienced a boom in applications at Kingston University this year. The coronavirus situation around the…