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King's ranks 9th in Europe and 16th globally for social and environmental sustainability

King's has maintained its position as one of the world’s leading universities for social and environmental impact in the QS World University Sustainability...

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King's celebrates progress towards 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2023-24 report

The report details innovative projects and events that align with global efforts to create a secure and sustainable future for everyone.

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Former King's students recognised globally in Study UK Alumni Awards 2025

Enchia Tsai was one of four international UK alumni announced winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards, and Dr M Tasdik Hasan was a finalist.

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New book exposes the “Debt Trap” catching single mothers and children in England

Authors call for systemic reform to tackle cycle of debt and homelessness

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PhD student explores the systemic issues behind children's health problems in new BBC Radio 4 Series

Dr Guddi Singh, PhD candidate at the School of Education, Communication and Society, debuts her BBC Radio 4 series exploring the social determinants of health...

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Racial discrimination may increase psychosis risk

Being racially or ethnically discriminated against may increase the risk of later developing psychotic symptoms, finds a major review of international...

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Social and economic deprivation associated with more severe symptoms of PTSD

People who live in the most deprived areas of the UK experience post-traumatic stress disorder at three times the rate of those who live in more affluent areas.

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Healthy Lifestyles Reduce Disability Risk in Older Adults—but Socioeconomic Inequalities Persist

Benefits are not equally distributed across income, education, and geography, says study of South Korea and China.

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New study links 19th Century poor law to rising child mortality

Study offers many parallels with modern austerity and welfare reform

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Summer school promotes physics amongst young girls

Twenty-six students attended a three-day girls optics summer school at King’s College London in July, inspiring the next generation of female physicists.

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Unit's work on homelessness recognized in NIHR Annual Report

The 2024/25 report highlights our study on safeguarding and self-neglect

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Racial inclusion under the spotlight: King's hosts the RACE Summit 2025

Professionals from across the climate sector came together to learn and network on climate justice

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Students and staff celebrated for their commitment to volunteering

King’s College London brought together students, staff and community partners to celebrate the dedication of King’s volunteers and the organisations they...

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Meet the Ventures: King's Start-up Accelerator Cohort IX

15 ventures join Cohort IX of the King’s Start-up Accelerator, beginning a 12-month programme to launch their ventures and scale their impact.

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King's academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Professors Benjamin Blencowe, Andrew Shennan, Phil Newsome, and Jernej Ule have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to advancing medical...

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