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Brain device for ADHD shows no benefit in major UK trial

Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are rising rapidly in the UK. More children and teenagers than ever are being referred for...

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50 King's alumni honoured in King's New Year's Honours 2026

King’s staff and alumni have been recognised for their extraordinary contributions and service in The King’s New Year’s Honours. Eight current members of...

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'Storytelling binds us' – panel discussion shows why Austen proves the value of literature

Panellists shed light on why Jane Austen was a revolutionary writer for her times and why she remains relevant for modern readers.

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Diagnoses of major conditions failing to recover since the pandemic

There has been a lasting and disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on diagnosis rates for conditions including depression, asthma and osteoporosis.

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A balancing act: preventing an overactive immune system

How do immune cells strike a balance, unleashing rapid attacks against pathogens or cancer, while avoiding damage to healthy cells? Research into an immune...

Cytokines released by T cells after encountering cancer cells. Credit: Dr Iosifina Foskoulo.

Professor Dame Jessica Corner DBE delivers alumni speech at Faculty graduation: “follow what genuinely interests you”

The Executive Chair of Research England returned to King’s to deliver an inspiring speech to this year’s graduates.

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What Comes Next for Transnational Education? Look to Professional and Executive Learning

Transnational education (TNE) sits at the core of the UK government’s new International Education Strategy to expand its global education footprint.

Women leaders, Tania Rhodes-Taylor, Professor Rachel A. Mills, and Professor Funmi Olonisakin, gathered around a conference table.

Global inequality in parks undercutting 'suburban dream', new research suggests

A first-of-its-kind AI study surveyed over 20,000 parks across the world to pinpoint how parks at the periphery of cities were failing citizens.

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New research suggests people make sense of disturbing places together, not alone

Rather than experiencing museum exhibits in isolation, visitors constantly look to one another to make sense of what they are seeing.

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Continuous care from community-based midwives reduces risk of preterm birth by 45%

Continuous care from community-based midwives reduces risk of preterm birth by 45%. This care model also significantly reduces risks in women who are at...

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Early treatment can delay rheumatoid arthritis for years

Early treatment for people at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis can delay the disease for several years.

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Winners announced for the 2026 King's Engaged Research Awards

Staff, students and community partners have celebrated public and community engagement at the King’s Engaged Research Awards ceremony.

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COMMENT: Concerns over new Chinese 'mega-embassy' in London

The UK government has approved plans for China’s new ‘mega-embassy’ site at Royal Mint Court in London. Critics have raised concerns that the embassy will be...

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Professor Deryn Watson, Remembering an Educational Pioneer and Leader

Celebrating the life of Professor Deryn Watson, longstanding and cherished member of the King's and ECS community.

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'A free society must be able to tolerate disagreement' – how do we debate freedom of speech?

Panellists analysed why freedom of speech is a frequent subject of disagreements, particularly in the higher education sector, on 19 January at the latest How...

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