Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t happen all at once – and neither does progress in understanding it. For #WorldAlzheimersDay, we’re looking back at a year of King’s research, from diagnostic tools to fundamental discovery science. Find out what we've discovered in 2026 ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/a-year-in-al...

Future catastrophic weather events could be 'far worse' than history suggests. New research warns that historical records of the deadliest storms and heatwaves may be a poor indicator of the scale and impact of future weather disasters. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/future-...

Future catastrophic weather could be 'far worse' than history suggests | King's College London

Historical records of the deadliest storms and heatwaves may be a poor indicator of the scale and impact future weather disasters could have, warn scientists at King’s College London.

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How can the UK turn research into economic growth? That was the focus of an event hosted at King’s last week, bringing together government, industry and researchers to explore how promising scientific ideas can move from the lab to the wider economy. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-h...

King's hosts government leader to discuss how UK science can drive economic growth | King's College London

King’s College London hosted a lunchtime briefing with Alex, Director General for Growth, Science and International at the new Department for Business, Innovation and Science and Technology (DBIST).

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King's ranks in the top 20 of The Guardian University Guide 2027. 🎉 An impressive 20 of the subjects we were ranked in featured in the top 25, with six of those making the top 10. Placing King's 19th across all subjects and criteria. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-r...

King's ranks in top 20 in Guardian University Guide 2027 | King's College London

King’s has been named a top 20 university in the annual Guardian University Guide, with courses including International Relations, Anatomy and Physiology, Law, and Politics rated amongst the best in t...

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Ahead of #WorldSepsisDay this Sunday 13 September, Manu Shankar-Hari, Professor of Critical Care Medicine @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, tells us about what sepsis is, why it’s such a global challenge and how researchers at King’s are working to find ways to improve outcomes for sepsis patients ⤵️

NEW: London has among the lowest violent crime rates in England & Wales, tops a ranking of best cities, and pays more in tax than it gets back – but the public overestimate crime risk, underestimate its standing, and don't know it's a net fiscal contributor. Our latest Mistaken Britain study ⬇️

London misperceptions: public often wrong on capital's crime, quality of life, contribution to public finances and Muslim population | King's College London

A third believe there are "no-go" areas ruled by Sharia law

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New term, brand new course! 🩺 Students have enrolled on the UK’s first fast-track medicine degree, for healthcare professionals wanting to retrain as doctors. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/student... @kingslsm.bsky.social

Students enrol on first-of-its-kind fast track medical degree | King's College London

Students have enrolled on the UK’s first fast-track medical degree for healthcare professionals seeking to retrain as doctors.

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NEW: Trust in scientists in the UK is closely shaped by people’s values, identity and politics, showing some of the same patterns of division over science that have emerged in the US. Our study with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social, funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social, shows the key dividing lines 🧵 ⬇️

Polarised trust in scientists driven by values, identity and politics, major study finds | King's College London

Climate researchers face the widest political divide of any field

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📽️ A new feature film on how we perceive ageing has been inspired by research from Dr Martina Zimmermann and The Sciences of Ageing and Culture of Youth project, with funding from @ukri.org. 'Coming of Age' positions ageing as a lifelong process, rather than an end-of-life event ⬇️ 🔗 buff.ly/qrjfEpm

King's research inspires 'Coming of Age' feature film | King's College London

The new film is inspired by research from The Sciences of Ageing and Culture of Youth (SAACY) and set for release in 2027.

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Could healthy ageing be shaped by more varied biology than previously thought? New research from @kingslsm.bsky.social has found that two healthy individuals of identical age can experience significantly different ageing journeys. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/healthy...

Healthy ageing shaped by more varied biology than previously thought | King's College London

Molecular changes of ageing are far more unique than previously thought, meaning two healthy individuals of identical age can experience significantly different ageing journeys.

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Small changes can make research labs greener. 🌱 At King’s Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, the Green Neuro Team has helped 18 labs cut energy use, waste and emissions, earning a Platinum My Green Lab award. Find out how researchers are making their labs greener: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/how-kin...

King’s and PolyU are launching a new smart grid research centre in Hong Kong, bringing together 34+ universities and 60 industry partners to use AI to build smarter, more resilient energy networks. 🌍 Read more ⬇️

King's to co-lead international 'smart grid' research centre to tackle energy security | King's College London

King’s College London and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will establish and co-lead a new centre to research and develop smart grids in Hong Kong.

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A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates, walnuts, and certain berries improves heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure with limited treatment options. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/pomegra... @kingslsm.bsky.social

Pomegranates could unlock heart failure treatment | King's College London

A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates improves heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure with limited treatment options.

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Super fascinating insights from Dr Christopher Holliday on the man behind the magic. 🎬 If you’re a Disney fan or just curious about the man behind the name, go give the podcast a listen! 👇

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Everybody knows the name Walt Disney – but what was he like behind the scenes? 👀 🎬 Dr Christopher Holliday from @kingsinterhums.bsky.social explores what modern day leaders can learn from the animation icon's story on the History's Greatest Leaders podcast 👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Scientists from King's have found that changes in the white blood cells are associated with immunotherapy side effects and survival outcomes in melanoma. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/differe... @bsfcharity.bsky.social

Differences in immune cells predict skin cancer treatment outcomes | King's College London

Differences in the body’s white blood cells predict treatment outcomes for patients with skin cancer.

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A single dose of #psilocybin, the active compound found in 'magic mushrooms', produced significant improvements in #depression compared to a placebo, according to a new study by researchers at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, funded by @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social www.kcl.ac.uk/news/promisi...

Promising results from first UK trial of psilocybin for depression | King's College London

The first publicly-funded randomised controlled trial in the UK has found that a single dose of psilocybin, the active compound found in 'magic mushrooms', produced significant improvements in depres...

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A study published today in Nature Microbiology has uncovered why a fungus that normally lives harmlessly in our bodies can become life-threatening. If confirmed in humans, it could help identify patients at risk of fungal infections and lead to targeted treatments. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/first-i...

First immune pathway discovered preventing deadly spread of harmless fungus | King's College London

An immune pathway has been discovered which prevents a normally harmless fungus developing into a fatal infection.

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UK high streets are facing challenging times. Currently around 14% of high street retail units currently lie empty and 28% of retail purchases in the UK are done online. We asked four King's academics why they are important and what can be done to save them. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/spotlig...

Can we save the British High Street? | King's College London

We ask four King's academics about our changing high streets, gentrification and what the government could do.

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A national report reviewing the deaths of people with a learning disability and autistic people between 2021 and 2024 is published today. Commissioned by @england.nhs.uk, the @aliveleder.bsky.social report was produced by @kingsioppn.bsky.social researchers. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/fewer-p...

Could inflammation contribute to cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s & depression? An interdisciplinary @kingsioppn.bsky.social & @kingslsm.bsky.social team has discovered a link between inflammation & neuron production in the brain. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/mechani... @wellcometrust.bsky.social

Dr Emma Melody Bradley @kingsartshums.bsky.social has responded to the apology made last week by Sir Keir Starmer on historic forced adoptions. In her research, Dr Bradley found that the Adoption Acts of 1950 and 1958 created new caveats for judges to remove parental rights.

🤝 King's College London and Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop new international research collaborations with an initial focus on digital research methods, digital culture and science and technology in society.

King's College London and Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology form new partnership on digital research and technological cultures | King's College London

King's College London and Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop new international research collaborations with an initial ...

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This week, King's welcomed Secretary of State @lizkendallmp.bsky.social to announce a Women in Research charter. The Secretary of State met researchers to discuss the challenges faced by women in STEM & the King's initiatives helping to remove these barriers. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/secreta...

A pioneering cancer treatment could be used to target the deadliest type of brain cancer, giving hope to patients who have no other treatment options. The new study led by has revealed how CAR-T cell therapy could be used to treat glioblastoma. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/immunot...

Human activity has driven the retreat of Antarctica’s fastest melting glacier. This landmark study, led by scientists in @kings-sga.bsky.social and @bas.ac.uk, is the first to directly attribute the changes of a major Antarctic glacier to the activities of humans. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/human-a...

10 years on from Brexit, King’s academics are sharing new research, commentary and events. The Policy Institute’s Ten Years On report finds 38% now see Brexit as a mistake, up from 24% in 2016. Read more ⬇️

King's marks ten years on from Brexit | King's College London

Experts from across King’s have this month marked ten years since the Brexit referendum in 2016 with a series of events, new research and media commentary.

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“I can do more with the kids.” Grandfather Patrick Regan, 67, was the first person to receive a new treatment for COPD today, developed by King's College London researchers and delivered at @gstt-nhs.bsky.social. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/revolut... @nicecomms.bsky.social @kingslsm.bsky.social

Research to chew on... A combination of bubblegum and beetroot lowers blood pressure. @kingslsm.bsky.social scientists have discovered the cardiovascular benefits of chewing sugary gum after consuming vegetables high in nitrate. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/chewing...

Chewing sugary gum after eating beetroot lowers blood pressure | King's College London

Chewing sugar-containing gum enhances the cardiovascular benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables.

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King’s has been named in the top 2.5% of universities across the world in the latest QS Rankings, placing 37th globally and 6th in the UK. 🎉 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-c...

King's College London named among world's best in university rankings | King's College London

King’s has been named in the top 2.5% of universities across the world in the latest QS Rankings, placing 37th globally and 6th in the UK.

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King’s has launched its Sustainability Strategy 2026–30! 🌍 Aligned with King’s Strategy 2030, the new five-year plan embeds sustainability across three core pillars: 🎓 Education 🔬 Research & Innovation 🏢 Operations Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...