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14 September

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 5784

A message from the Dean, the Revd Dr Ellen Clark-King:

I wanted to offer a special greeting to all our Jewish staff and students. As the new academic year begins, we're also entering the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana.

This begins the holiest period of the Jewish year, and it's appropriate to greet your Jewish friends and colleagues with the Hebrew words 'Shana Tova', meaning 'Good Year'.

For all Jewish colleagues, staff, and students, entering the high holy Days of Awe - Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, we wish you a good and sweet year. And, may you be sealed in the Book of Life for the year 5784.

Shana Tova to you all.


13 September 2023

Libya floods

A message from the Dean, the Revd Dr Ellen Clark-King:

We are greatly saddened by the news and our thoughts are with our Libyan students, staff and alumni

We are greatly saddened by the news of the fatal floods in Libya and the catastrophic destruction, loss of life and homelessness that has been caused. Our thoughts are with all our Libyan students, staff and alumni and those of you with family and friends affected by this disaster. It is very hard to be away from loved ones at these distressing times and we are holding you in our hearts.

If you have been affected by this disaster, please know that there are a number of ways in which King’s can offer support: 

How we are supporting students 

Our Faculty Wellbeing Advisors are contacting students with nationality and registered domicile of Libya to offer support and will connect with faculty colleagues where students respond identifying specific needs. 

Support for staff and students 

The King’s community can be a real source of comfort and strength to one another in times of distress and loss.

The Chaplains across the King’s campuses are there for students and staff of all faiths and none, and are experienced at walking with people who are experiencing grief and anxiety. They can be contacted at chaplaincy@kcl.ac.uk. 

Counselling support is also available to our students. Students can speak to the King’s Counselling & Mental Health Support Service which offers free and confidential in-person and online support as well as King’s Counselling Online service. Students may also like to connect with their peers through KCLSU. 

Our staff may want to talk to a trusted colleague or manager, and our independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can be contacted by phone or email. 

Please do reach out to one another and to the wider community for care and support, and be very gentle with yourselves. You will be on our minds and in our hearts through these difficult days.

Agencies offering aid

If you feel moved, and are able, to offer financial help to people in the affected regions, donations can be made through the Red Cross appeal.

Travel advice

If you are planning to travel overseas or are returning to the UK, please check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) website and follow the guidance in place for the country you are travelling to and from. Please make sure you follow the university guidance for business or study travel.


11 September 2023

Earthquake in Morocco

A message from the Dean, the Revd Dr Ellen Clark-King:

We have watched with dismay the news about the catastrophic earthquake in Morocco and the distress, loss of life and homelessness that this has caused. Our thoughts are with all our Moroccan students, staff and alumni and those of you with family and friends affected by this disaster. We feel for your anxiety and distress and are holding you in our hearts.

If you have been affected by this disaster, please know that there are a number of ways in which King’s can offer support:

How we are supporting students

Our Faculty Wellbeing Advisors are contacting students with nationality and registered domicile of Morocco to offer support and will connect with faculty colleagues where students respond identifying specific needs.

Support for staff and students

The King’s community can be a real source of comfort and strength to one another in times of fear and loss.

The chaplains across the King’s campuses are there for students and staff of all faiths and none, and are experienced at walking with people who are experiencing grief and anxiety. They can be contacted at chaplaincy@kcl.ac.uk.

Counselling support is also available to our students. Students can speak to the King’s Counselling & Mental Health Support Service which offers free and confidential in-person and online support as well as King’s Counselling Online service. Students may also like to connect with their peers through KCLSU.

Our staff may want to talk to a trusted colleague or manager, and our independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can be contacted by phone or email.

Agencies offering aid

Some of you have expressed concern and asked what you can do to support the communities affected by the devastating earthquakes. If you feel moved, and are able, to offer financial help to people in the affected regions, donations can be made through the Red Cross appeal. We will offer more opportunities for giving as they become available.

Travel advice

If you are planning to travel overseas or are returning to the UK, please check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) website and follow the guidance in place for the country you are travelling to and from. Please make sure you follow the university guidance for business or study travel.

Again, let me say that our students and staff affected by this disaster are on our minds and in our hearts during this difficult time. Please do reach out to one another and to the wider community for care and support.

Why King's has a Dean

Why King’s has a Dean

King's is unusual amongst British educational institutions, in that its Dean is an ordained person.

Meet the Dean

Meet the Dean

The Dean is responsible for fostering and promoting spiritual development and welfare at King's.