King’s College London student launches legal bid after first-class degree downgraded to 2:1 Ceana Agbro said she thought a first would ‘open doors’ for her The Independent UK · Jun 11
Internet Hoax Confirmed as Netanyahu's Alleged Photo on Epstein's Island Goes Viral Online A viral photo falsely linking Benjamin Netanyahu to Jeffrey Epstein's island has been debunked as a hoax, sparking online debate about misinformation and digital manipulation. International Business Times UK · Jun 7
India-UK healthcare scholarships open for 2026-27 intake The Hinduja Foundation has launched its latest round of scholarships for Indian students at King's College London, focusing on healthcare and innovation. This collaboration aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and build future-ready talent in India. The Economic Times · May 25
UK universities warn of cuts for impoverished students if dire funding issues continue Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll The Guardian - UK · May 24
Mass unemployment, civil unrest: What UK citizens really think about AI The UK public is watching the growth of AI “with more fear than excitement,” according to a new survey. Euronews · May 20
One in five Brits believe job losses from AI could trigger civil unrest, poll says The findings suggest people feel “more fear than excitement” as they see the advances in AI, a researcher has said The Independent UK · May 18
Indian-origin youth becomes youngest mayor of British town at 23 Tushar Kumar, a 23-year-old Labour councillor, has made history as the youngest Indian-origin Mayor in the United Kingdom, taking charge of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council. A former King's College London student, Kumar aims to focus on community engagement, supporting local organizations, and inspiring youth involvement in public service during… The Economic Times · May 18
23-year-old Tushar Kumar becomes UK’s youngest Indian-origin mayor in Borehamwood A 23-year-old Councillor has become the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the history of the United Kingdom after being officially appointed Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood. The Times of India · May 17
King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth The Guardian - UK · May 15
King’s College London and Cranfield University to merge into new ‘global’ institution The two universities will become a unified entity in the next 14 months The Independent UK · May 14
UK universities confirm merger plans to ‘compete with the best in the world’ King's College London and Cranfield University have announced plans to merge, aiming to create an "extraordinarily powerful" and "global" institution. An agreement has been signed, with the merger targeted for August 2027, which will see Cranfield become part of King's College London. Leaders from both universities stated the move will… The Independent UK · May 14
King’s College London to merge with Cranfield, create UK’s second-largest university King's College London and Cranfield University have signed an agreement to merge in a move expected to create one of the UK’s largest centres for research, engineering and advanced technology studies, according to the BBC. The Times of India · May 14
King meets chemo patients and tries out robot used in surgery during visit The King unveiled a plaque marking the 300th anniversary of Guy’s Hospital. Evening Standard · May 11
Black people in England twice as likely to suffer stroke as white counterparts In-depth study also reveals patients from black African and Caribbean backgrounds are less likely to receive timely care The Guardian - UK · May 5
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Babies exposed to air pollution during pregnancy take longer to learn to speak, research finds A KCL study has found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development
PC Gamer · Apr 27 Grok 4.1 'instructed the user to drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backward' in latest AI psychosis study Some LLMs fall "short of a benchmark that’s already been met elsewhere."
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 British Military Face Scandal As DNA Evidence Links Soldiers To Hundreds Of Abandoned 'Light-Skinned' Children Across Rural Kenya A BBC investigation using DNA science confirmed British soldiers fathered children in Kenya, leading to legal actions and highlighting ongoing accountability issues.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Ruth Francis obituary Other lives: Communications head for scientific publishers who also chaired her industry body
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Precise location of William Shakespeare’s London lodgings revealed for first time Bard's Blackfriars home burned down 50 years after his death, but its exact location has remained a mystery until now
The Independent UK · Apr 15 New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 'Dumbing Down?' King's College London Told To Ignore Poor Grammar — Would Cambridge Or Oxford Ever Allow This? King's College London (KCL) is under fire for new assessment guidelines that encourage staff to ignore poor grammar in favour of 'inclusive' marking. Critics warn of a 'dumbing down' of academic standards while the university defends its push for linguistic diversity. Explore the impact on UK higher education and employer…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30 Jeremy Connor obituary Other lives: Circuit judge who chaired the Inner London and City of London Probation Committee
The Independent UK · Mar 16 ‘I left the care system with little support – but £2,000 changed everything’ Young people who received the no-strings-attached cash payment were more likely to be in stable housing and less likely to be sofa-surfing
Barchart · Mar 10 Rare Earth Metals Have Dominated on Wall Street. This New Form of Aluminum Could Make Them Obsolete. Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a new kind of aluminum that can do the same job as its expensive cousins. The industrial implications here are huge, so investors need to pay attention.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 The London areas where Black people are ‘48 times more likely to be stopped and searched by police’ In February this year, Black Londoners were 3.4 times more likely than white Londoners overall to be stopped and searched by police. The national rate is four times