Kingston University Alumni

14/10/2026

It was fantastic to see Kingston University students and graduates showcasing a range of creative and innovative ideas at yesterday’s event 💡

A huge thank you to our wonderful alumni and friends who support as judges, mentors and sponsors to enable our students and graduates to develop their skills and grow their ideas 🌟

08/10/2026

♻️ Got an idea for a more circular Kingston?

are invited to take the stage at the ‘Think Green: Developing Kingston's Circular Economy’ event and pitch your idea in just 2 minutes!

Whether it's an early-stage concept, research project or innovative solution, this is an opportunity to showcase your thinking, gain feedback, find collaborators and inspire others.

📩 Idea submission deadline: 20 October 2026 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFm0IoV22l-DyOG_JFDeSarQAThzax4ljO8ABNxYJGxEyP8w/viewform

🗓️ Pitch event: 11 November 2026 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing-a-circular-economy-for-kingston-tickets-1982880428740?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A1rzl2hw%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMjA5ODI2OTY5NS4xNzcwODI5Nzcz%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NzA4Mjk3NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzA4Mjk3NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw

30/09/2026

Share your experience. Become a mentor. 💙

Could your experience help a Kingston University student take their next step?

Beyond Barriers pairs around 300 students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds with industry professionals, providing one-to-one guidance, support and encouragement.

As a or a member of the wider community, your experience could offer a valuable perspective and help a student grow in confidence, develop their and explore their future career.

Sign up today: www.kingston.ac.uk/collaborate/volunteer/beyond-barriers-mentoring-scheme

23/09/2026

📣 Kingston University

Is this the year you apply for the ?✨ You can enter one of four categories to raise your international profile, build your professional networks and win a trip to the UK 🙌

Find out more 👇

The Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education.

23/09/2026

17/09/2026

“She will be sorely missed by many and while we are extremely saddened to learn of her passing, we are incredibly proud of the legacy she leaves behind here at Kingston University."

The community has been paying tribute to our former Chancellor Bonnie Greer ⬇️
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/about/news/kingston-university-pays-tribute-to-former-chancellor-renowned-playwright-and

17/09/2026

🗣️ "I'm actually blown away, as this is such a big accomplishment."

Founder of Vistella Cycling and Kingston University Alumni David Boadu has been recgonised with a 2026 AXA Startup Angel award. 🏆

Read more 👇
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/axastartupangel/axa-startup-angel-competition-2026-prize-winners-b1294106.html

16/09/2026

📢 founders and freelancers!

Applications are now open to join 's accelerator 🙌 One successful applicant will receive £10,000 in seed funding and up to 25 applicants will be selected for mentoring, growth workshops, founder clinics, co-working, peer learning and regular progress reviews.

Find out more & apply by Sunday 27 September 2026 👇
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nALvyc8YFkCG05PPjpT_lAt3LtLWpKFOjkFJcapATJNUMjgxUE1LUUxINTg1NVU3NzlDV1M3UFoxMi4u

04/09/2026

📢 Funding available for Social Enterprises to join Help to Grow Management Course

The Help to Grow: Management course gives business leaders the skills, knowledge and support to become more effective and drive future growth.

Over 12 weekly sessions, you’ll explore operational efficiency, employee engagement, innovation and more – with expert support and a dedicated mentor.

📈 Build a tailored strategy for your business and turn your ambitions into action

Register today 👇
https://kingstonuniversitybusinesstraining.com/

28/08/2026

"Kingston University taught me discipline – how to work, how to structure ideas, how to collaborate." David Boadu, Founder of Vistella Cycling, was back on campus as a Launch Lab mentor, and shared his start-up journey from course project to Bright Ideas winner to brand success 👉 https://www.kingston.ac.uk/experience/kingston-connect/from-a-kingston-university-project-to-startup-success-building-vistella

Sign up as an Alumni Champion to hear about how you can get involved and support our students 🙌 You could choose to join a careers panel, give a guest lecture, judge enterprise ideas or become a Beyond Barriers mentor 👉 tinyurl.com/5n8mru5w