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King's scientists discover enzyme used in laundry detergent can recycle single-use plastics

New method of chemical recycling achieves full degradation of plastics within 24 hours

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Academic presents progress report to EU committee

The prospects for closer co-operation between the European Union and Japan are “vast” and more work is needed to solidify existing ties, according to a report...

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I grew up during a drought — here's what it taught me about 'nudging' sustainability behaviours

Can we use tried-and-tested approaches to capture people’s attention and change their conservation behaviours?

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Revival of heart stress test could change how patients are diagnosed

A heart test that has been downgraded in the international guidelines for its perceived inaccuracy has been given a jolt of life after a new study confirms...

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King's imaging facilities at St Thomas' Hospital achieve outstanding patient feedback results

Patient feedback surveys from the imaging services at St Thomas' Hospital have found that participants reported an increasingly positive experience at the...

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IoPPN successes at King's Engaged Researcher Awards 2024

Inaugural celebration of public engagement at King’s brought together staff, students and community partners to showcase excellence in a variety of different...

IoPPN award winners at KERN 2024

Friendship Bench 'grandmothers' could help control HIV

Friendship Bench therapy delivered by community ‘grandmothers’ could empower people living with HIV to take their medication, according to new research by...

Grandmother conducting a problem solving therapy session with a young female client on the Friendship Bench  at a primary care clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe

Professor James Lee Elected as an Academic Bencher of the Inner Temple

Congratulations to Professor James Lee, of The Dickson Poon School of Law, who has been elected as an Academic Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society...

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Novel medical imaging technology enables detailed visualisation of the human heart

King’s researchers in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers have created a 3D visualization of the human heart via a novel technology based on Magnetic...

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King's supercharges science with major investment in talent, education and research

King’s is investing £45.5 million in science talent, research, education and infrastructure to accelerate growth, interdisciplinary collaboration and...

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Mood interventions may reduce inflammation in Crohn's and Colitis

New King’s College London research reveals that interventions which improve mood can reduce levels of inflammation in people with inflammatory bowel disease...

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Dr Francesca Mattedi receives the 2022 Tadion Rideal Prize

The prize recognises her doctoral thesis titled "Optogenetic approaches to study mitochondrial dynamics and function: implications for neuronal ageing"

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New studentship offered to explore the role of 'placemaking' in asylum seekers' mental health

Applications are open until 18 February for a funded ESRC Studentship to examine the role of placemaking for asylum seekers’ mental health living in camps in...

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TwinsUK twins undergo first MRI Scan in study on healthy ageing

TwinsUK participants are the first pair of twins to be scanned at King’s as part of a unique study investigating early markers of disease and aging in...

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston joins the Freeman Air and Space Institute

Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, who completed a four-year term as Chief of the Air Staff in June 2023, has joined the Freeman Air and Space Institute...

Sir Mike Wigston Annoucement

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