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Third annual Demystifying Impact event explores entrepreneurial mindset

Staff and students gathered to hear about innovative approaches to ensuring research findings have impact in the real world through creating start up and spin...

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Scientists uncover the molecular marvel behind spider silk's super powers

Scientists have identified the molecular interactions that give spider silk its exceptional strength and flexibility, opening the door to new bio-inspired...

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Study identifies key elements which determine impact of AI on jobs

Two jobs can be equally exposed to artificial intelligence yet experience entirely different outcomes, a major new study has shown.

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New funding for UK mental health research in under-served areas

The NIHR is investing almost £55 million in five additional Mental Health Research Groups (MHRGs). King’s College London researchers will collaborate on three...

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New Centre of Excellence for Critical Illness Research launches at King's

A new cross-Faculty interdisciplinary Centre to support research and education into adult and paediatric critical illness, the King’s Health Partners’ Centre...

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King's robotics and AI specialist helps government upgrade public services

Dr Shan Luo from the Department of Engineering will join a national cohort of AI experts helping government apply advanced technologies across public services.

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King's expert appointed to the Institute of Student Employers Board

King's Employer Engagement lead joins the prestigious Institute of Student Employers Board of Directors.

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New research sheds light on the biological roots of anxiety

The largest genetic study of anxiety disorders to date has identified 58 genetic variants associated with anxiety, most of which have not been identified...

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King's part of £1.5 million project to develop quantum sensors for medical diagnoses and navigation

The UKRI grant will fund King's, Exeter, and Nottingham to advance next generation quantum sensing technologies

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New clinical trial will test innovative anti-snoring device to tackle sleep disruption

King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust are leading one of the UK’s largest multi-centre clinical trials in Obstructive Sleep...

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Professor Kawal Rhode appointed Head of Integrated Engineering Education at King's College London

Professor Kawal Rhode, currently the Education Lead for the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, has taken on a new cross-faculty role as the...

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Faculty Annual Prize Giving honours exceptional student achievement

Students were recognised for their achievements for the academic year 2024/2025

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Worrying rise in self-harm among Irish adolescents

New research has found that while rates of poor mental health and suicide attempts among Irish adolescents have largely recovered from the peaks seen during...

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King's rises to highest ever position amongst most targeted universities by employers in 2026

The UK’s largest employers rank King's highly in their graduate recruitment plans a new report has found.

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