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Matthew Ferguson

Matthew Ferguson

Volunteering Engagement Officer

Biography

Matthew joins King’s College London as Volunteering Engagement Officer, a wealth of experience in communications and events across higher education, government, and the third sector.

Most recently, he served as Senior Communications & Events Officer in the School of Security Studies at King’s, overseeing flagship events and communications for the War Studies Department at the Strand Campus and the Defence Studies Department in Shrivenham.

Before relocating to the UK, Matthew held senior roles in communications and public engagement in Jamaica’s education and media sectors, supporting national campaigns and youth development programmes. He has also contributed to community and faith-based projects and is passionate about building inclusive communities.

News

Shaping Tomorrow's Defence Leaders: Defence Studies Department Graduation 2025

Celebrating the achievements of King’s Defence Studies Department ACSC 27 graduates.

DSD Graduation 30

Events

27Jan

Poems in the post with Art Explora

Turn creativity into connection by using your Service Time to write poems for people in local care homes.

28Jan

Crafting Connections: Make Cards for Care Home Residents (Staff Experience Festival 2026)

Brighten someone’s day by using your Service Time to take part in a creative card-making workshop, creating cards for older people living in care homes.

29Jan

An Introduction to King's Volunteering and Service Time

Learn how King’s staff can use Service Time to support meaningful causes, boost wellbeing, and connect with our communities.

10Feb

King's Volunteering Fair (Strand Campus)

Discover charities making a real difference and find your next volunteering opportunity at the King’s Volunteering Fair – Strand Campus edition

11Feb

King's Volunteering Fair (Guy's Campus)

Discover charities making a real difference and find your next volunteering opportunity at the King’s Volunteering Fair – Guy’s Campus edition.

19Feb

Connecting with Charities: Climate & Sustainability

Help protect our planet and support local action. Meet charities and community partners tackling climate and sustainability challenges, and discover how you...

26Nov

Conversations Over Borders: Messages of Welcome Workshop

Join this interactive workshop on understanding the asylum system and showing solidarity through Messages of Welcome.

Please note: this event has passed.

20Nov

Connecting with Charities: Sports & Wellness

Help strengthen community wellbeing. Meet charities using sport to build confidence and connection and discover how you can play your part.

Please note: this event has passed.

15Oct

Connecting with Charities: Education

Help shape brighter futures. Meet charities empowering young people through education and discover how you can make a difference.

Please note: this event has passed.

30Sep

An Introduction to King's Volunteering - 2025 (Session 3)

Learn more about King's Volunteering and how you can give back your time to causes that are important to you.

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

Challenges to Defence Sector Reform in Post-Assad Syria

Dr Amjed Rasheed examines the SDF’s role, regional tensions, and the struggle for security sector integration in a rapidly evolving landscape

shvan-harki-Syria-unsplash

Thinking Well: Royal Navy Doctrine in the Cold War

Andrew Livsey provides insight into how the Royal Navy’s groundbreaking tactical doctrine redefined Cold War strategy and laid the foundation for NATO

Ship 3

From the DMZ to Brussels: South Korea's Partnership with NATO

As global alliances evolve beyond geography, South Korea’s growing relationship with NATO reveals a new kind of strategic partnership—built on shared values,...

South Korea's Partnership with NATO

Trump has turned the US from Israel's failed restrainer into its fervent enabler

Dr Rob Geist Pinfold examines the shift in US-Israel relations under Trump, exploring how his hands-off approach has empowered Israel’s expansionist goals and...

American Flag floral arrangement in Israel 2

The Strategic Defence Review: Innovation Without the People?

In this Defence in Depth article, Tara Zammit questions whether the Strategic Defence Review delivers meaningful innovation—or overlooks the people and...

DiD - soldiers walking

Germany, Weapons for Ukraine, and "Jus ad Vim"

Dr Christian Braun examines Germany’s evolving stance on arming Ukraine through the ethical lens of jus ad vim, highlighting the moral dilemmas of force short...

Germany, Weapons for Ukraine, and Jus ad Vim 2

Quo Vadis Europe?

As Europe navigates a shifting global landscape marked by American unpredictability and Russian aggression, urgent questions arise about what it stands for,...

Heads of governments of member countries of NATO HERO Banner (1)

News

Shaping Tomorrow's Defence Leaders: Defence Studies Department Graduation 2025

Celebrating the achievements of King’s Defence Studies Department ACSC 27 graduates.

DSD Graduation 30

Events

27Jan

Poems in the post with Art Explora

Turn creativity into connection by using your Service Time to write poems for people in local care homes.

28Jan

Crafting Connections: Make Cards for Care Home Residents (Staff Experience Festival 2026)

Brighten someone’s day by using your Service Time to take part in a creative card-making workshop, creating cards for older people living in care homes.

29Jan

An Introduction to King's Volunteering and Service Time

Learn how King’s staff can use Service Time to support meaningful causes, boost wellbeing, and connect with our communities.

10Feb

King's Volunteering Fair (Strand Campus)

Discover charities making a real difference and find your next volunteering opportunity at the King’s Volunteering Fair – Strand Campus edition

11Feb

King's Volunteering Fair (Guy's Campus)

Discover charities making a real difference and find your next volunteering opportunity at the King’s Volunteering Fair – Guy’s Campus edition.

19Feb

Connecting with Charities: Climate & Sustainability

Help protect our planet and support local action. Meet charities and community partners tackling climate and sustainability challenges, and discover how you...

26Nov

Conversations Over Borders: Messages of Welcome Workshop

Join this interactive workshop on understanding the asylum system and showing solidarity through Messages of Welcome.

Please note: this event has passed.

20Nov

Connecting with Charities: Sports & Wellness

Help strengthen community wellbeing. Meet charities using sport to build confidence and connection and discover how you can play your part.

Please note: this event has passed.

15Oct

Connecting with Charities: Education

Help shape brighter futures. Meet charities empowering young people through education and discover how you can make a difference.

Please note: this event has passed.

30Sep

An Introduction to King's Volunteering - 2025 (Session 3)

Learn more about King's Volunteering and how you can give back your time to causes that are important to you.

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

Challenges to Defence Sector Reform in Post-Assad Syria

Dr Amjed Rasheed examines the SDF’s role, regional tensions, and the struggle for security sector integration in a rapidly evolving landscape

shvan-harki-Syria-unsplash

Thinking Well: Royal Navy Doctrine in the Cold War

Andrew Livsey provides insight into how the Royal Navy’s groundbreaking tactical doctrine redefined Cold War strategy and laid the foundation for NATO

Ship 3

From the DMZ to Brussels: South Korea's Partnership with NATO

As global alliances evolve beyond geography, South Korea’s growing relationship with NATO reveals a new kind of strategic partnership—built on shared values,...

South Korea's Partnership with NATO

Trump has turned the US from Israel's failed restrainer into its fervent enabler

Dr Rob Geist Pinfold examines the shift in US-Israel relations under Trump, exploring how his hands-off approach has empowered Israel’s expansionist goals and...

American Flag floral arrangement in Israel 2

The Strategic Defence Review: Innovation Without the People?

In this Defence in Depth article, Tara Zammit questions whether the Strategic Defence Review delivers meaningful innovation—or overlooks the people and...

DiD - soldiers walking

Germany, Weapons for Ukraine, and "Jus ad Vim"

Dr Christian Braun examines Germany’s evolving stance on arming Ukraine through the ethical lens of jus ad vim, highlighting the moral dilemmas of force short...

Germany, Weapons for Ukraine, and Jus ad Vim 2

Quo Vadis Europe?

As Europe navigates a shifting global landscape marked by American unpredictability and Russian aggression, urgent questions arise about what it stands for,...

Heads of governments of member countries of NATO HERO Banner (1)