Kingston Health, Science, Social Care & Education

Medical microbiologist Professor Mark Fielder (@Markusmicrobius) spoke to @LBC last night about the meningitis outbreak, the symptoms to look for and what to do if you suspect you might have the disease. Listen now ⬇️ globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/uk… (starts at 37:23)

Nicotine is the latest wellness hack taking social media by storm - but #KingstonUni senior lecturer in pharmacy practice @dipapatelKU has explained if the science supports this latest trend. Read more in @ConversationUK theconversation.com/nicotine-the-l…

Senior lecturer in pharmacy practice at #KingstonUni @dipapatelKU has written for @ConversationUK about 5️⃣ everyday over-the-counter medicines with potential dangers 👇 theconversation.com/five-everyday-…

🗣️ Professor Brian Rooney spoke to @itvnews' @MartinStewITV about a newly-published report by the @UKHouseofLords looking at the state of forensic science and the need for greater funding for the sector. Find out more and watch the news bulletin ⬇️ itv.com/news/2026-02-1…

Dr Baljit Thatti, @KingstonUniChem expert was invited to give Salters' Institute's prestigious annual lecture. Dr Thatti discussed analytical #chemistry and the importance of diversifying the talent pipeline in chemical sciences 🧪 Read more ⬇️ kingston.ac.uk/about/news/kin…

🗣️ "During a British winter, vitamin D is one of the simplest tools we have to support our overall health. " Senior lecturer in pharmacy practice at #KingstonUni @dipapatelKU has written for @ConversationUK about Vitamin D 👇 theconversation.com/vitamin-d-ever…

🗣️ A landmark study investigating how healthcare middle managers experience and manage the speaking up process has been launched by #KingstonUni. The project will look at how staff’s concerns around bullying, harassment and patient safety are addressed ⬇️ kingston.ac.uk/about/news/kin…

It’s the first day of our January Graduation Ceremonies 🎓💙 Congratulations to all our new grads crossing the stage this week, enjoy your day - you’ve earned it! 🙌🎉 #MadeInKingston

From tomorrow around 3,000 #KingstonUni graduates will celebrate their achievement with friends, family and lecturers. #MadeInKingston We will also celebrate individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their field with honorary awards. 🎓 👇 kingston.ac.uk/about/news/gra…

Actor Matt Damon has credited his recent weight loss to cutting gluten out of his diet. #KingstonUni Lecturer in Performance Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Guy Guppy has investigated these claims for @ConversationUK 👇 theconversation.com/can-you-really…

📻 Dr @JBrouner11 discussed with @BBCRadioLondon's @emmajonessport why female footballers are more susceptible to ACL injuries than men and the #KingstonUni study to investigate if the menstrual cycle is a factor in the injury rates. Listen from 35:48 ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

🙌 #KingstonUni has been recognised by @WHO as a global exemplar in disability‑inclusive health research, following the publication of a major new report highlighting best practice around the world. Find out more ⬇️ kingston.ac.uk/about/news/who…

Did you catch TV star Josie Gibson (@Josiestweet) visiting sport science expert Dr James Brouner (@JBrouner11) in our labs on @channel5_tv last night? Catch up now ⬇️ and keep an eye out for the second part of the documentary from 7pm this evening 📺 channel5.com/show/the-1970s…

🗣️ "Menopause is universal, but its experience is not." Senior lecturer in pharmacy practice at #KingstonUni @dipapatelKU has written for @ConversationUK about why some women suffer more from the menopause and get less care. Read now 👇 theconversation.com/the-menopause-…

📺 Make sure you tune in to @channel5_tv at 7pm tonight and tomorrow to see what happened when TV star Josie Gibson (@Josiestweet) visited our sport and exercise science labs as part of her journey into living life as someone in the 1970s.

We were visited by @SkyNews’ @RobHarris to find out more about research taking place at #KingstonUni looking at the role of the menstrual cycle in ACL injuries in women’s football. Watch to find out more ⬇️

"Chemistry plays an integral part in everyday life. It is all around us and a part of everything we do" As part of National #ChemistryWeek, Dr Baljit Thatti discusses the lecture she gave at the famous @Ri_Science on chemistry's role in solving crimes 🔎 kingston.ac.uk/about/news/nat…

Today at #KingstonUni we held a “What is Your Blood Type Event” with NHS Blood and Transplant 🩸 Hear more about the event, blood donation and the opportunities it has given our students and graduates. 📹 Find out about giving blood 👇 nhsbt.nhs.uk

This week is National Chemistry Week 🧪 Head of Department Dr Baljit Thatti explains what you can look out for 👀 Chemistry plays a part in everyday life such as food security, pollution, alternative energies and synthesising new medicines and materials. @KingstonUniChem

Want to know what your blood type is and find out how you can become a blood donor? 🩸 We're hosting an event with @NHSBT on Tuesday at our Penrhyn Road campus, which is open to the public. Find out more ⬇️