Through collaboration with global partners, King's research shapes policy and practice to improve health and wellbeing across the global south. Our innovative research supports educational and capacity-building initiatives, delivering measurable impact while driving continued innovation.
As of November 2024, active research projects relating to health in the global south totalled over £82 million, advancing both knowledge and practical applications in the field.
King’s diverse research portfolio spans multiple faculties including Life Sciences & Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Social Science & Public Policy, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care and Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.
Our comprehensive research agenda encompasses ten interconnected themes:
These themes naturally intersect, with research conducted through highly interdisciplinary approaches. Many researchers contribute across multiple themes, fostering collaboration both within the UK and internationally.