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Spotlight

A series of features and stories highlighting the impact King’s has on the world's greatest challenges and for the benefit of society, working to save and improve lives, enhance the economy, advance discussion and debate, influence policy and shape the cultural landscape.

Harnessing data from death investigations to save lives

Around one in every five deaths in England and Wales is considered avoidable. That means more than 125,000 lives are lost every year that, in different...

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From surviving to thriving: How King's is transforming research into violence and abuse

For survivors of violence and abuse, escaping from harm is only the beginning. Recovery can take years, yet once the immediate crisis has passed, many...

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10 years of King's Digital Lab

This Spotlight article looks at ten of King’s Digital Lab’s most impactful projects as the lab marks its 10th anniversary.

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Can law protect the planet?

Across The Dickson Poon School of Law, students and researchers think differently about how law can help to solve global problems – and some of this work is...

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Then, Now, Next - 40 Years of HIV

Professors Melanie Abas, Richard Harding and Michael Malim discussed the last 40 years of HIV research and the significance of continuing to research this...

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Reimagining trust in the age of artificial intelligence

At King’s College London, our Institute for Artificial Intelligence is at the forefront of ensuring that the implementation of AI is not only powerful, but...

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Gifts for generations: The lasting impact of King's legacy pledgers

Every student who arrives at King’s brings a story. Every researcher pursuing a life-changing medical breakthrough adds a new chapter. Every bold mind seeking...

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Unlocking opportunities, opening doors and broadening horizons

A great education empowers people to reach their full potential. It has the power to change the whole trajectory of a person’s life, acting as a catalyst for...

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Spotlight on Health Professional Researchers: Dr Sam Irving

King's Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO) offers guidance, funding opportunities, professional development programmes and events for research-active...

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Teething problems: how disrupted cell signalling affects tooth development

This month, King’s Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO) is collaborating with the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences to spotlight...

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Spotlight on Health Professional Researchers: Martina Spinoglio

King's Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO) offers guidance, funding opportunities, professional development programmes and events for research-active...

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Giving gums a fresh start: the secrets of tissue regeneration

This month, King’s Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO) is collaborating with the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences to spotlight...

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Getting to the root of the problem: the link between root canal infections and general health

This month, King's Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO) is collaborating with the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences to spotlight...

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How language influences the decisions we make

More than half of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual, and over a quarter of the global workforce operates in a language that is not their...

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Bringing disability inclusion to life through multi-sensory art

How can cultural organisations move beyond legal compliance to create meaningful accessibility for blind and partially sighted audiences? That question is at...

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