Congratulations to King’s alumna the Rt Rev. and Rt Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally who has been named as the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/... kclalumni.bsky.social

Living in an unequal society, regardless of individual wealth, can lead to structural changes in the brains of children. #ScienceatKings #PopulationHealth

As Blood Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, we’re spotlighting @kingslsm.bsky.social’s decade of research into personalising treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia—helping improve outcomes for patients facing this aggressive disease. ⬇️ #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

#ThisWeekAtKings world-renowned author and King’s alum, Sir Michael Morpurgo returned to King's to welcome students to the new academic year. Sir Michael shared reflections from his time at King’s, encouraging students to value both learning and friendship. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/author-...

“It's changed my view of what's achievable”: Thousands of teenagers from schools are set to receive letters from King’s students encouraging them to apply to university. The initiative is intended to make higher education feel more accessible. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/letters...

“Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy.” King's expert Professor Gráinne McAlonan, @kingsioppn.bsky.social, has been speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live about the evidence that taking paracetamol (known as Tylenol in the US) is harmless during pregnancy. @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social

Can quantum computing simulate reality? Dr Eleanor Crane is designing a quantum computer that uses the very particles that make up our world as its building blocks of information to tackle some of the biggest challenges in healthcare & climate change. www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-elea... #ScienceAtKings

How can we avoid feeling tired after eating certain carbs? In the latest episode of Jamie Oliver’s ‘Eat yourself healthy’, Prof. Sarah Berry from @kingslsm.bsky.social shows how eating protein with your carbs can change how you feel. Watch here: www.channel4.com/programmes/j...

Following the £150 billion technology prosperity deal between the US and the UK announced last week, @uk.theconversation.com asked Dr Dan Nicolau (@aiatkings.bsky.social) - what kinds of technologies could it advance and how will these benefit the British public? 🔗⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/how-us-...

We’re thrilled to announce King’s spin-out Nuclide Therapeutics has secured a £5m investment. Nuclide Therapeutics founded within @kingslsm.bsky.social will use this funding to develop a new gen of cancer treatments for patients with therapy-resistant cancers. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...

Research from King’s @kingsioppn.bsky.social found that severe pregnancy sickness raises risk of mental health conditions by over 50%. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/severe-...

How can children and young people benefit from social media while staying safe? Clinicians, researchers & educators from the UK and Australia came together to examine both the opportunities and challenges posed by digital technologies in the lives of children and young people. #YouthMentalHealthDay

A number of US tech giants have pledged $150 billion in the UK's artificial intelligence infrastructure. Now, President Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have signed a deal to collaborate in areas including AI, quantum computing and nuclear power. 🧵⬇️

👠 👜 London Fashion Week starts today. But the industry isn’t all catwalk glitz... The UN says the sector is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions. So meet King’s alum Jas Wilks, who’s tackling the damage done by fast fashion via her start-up, Rejazz. 🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/_EIJGF0

🧬💉 Did you know your mouth plays a key role in fighting COVID-19? New research from King’s College London and VHS, Chennai, India shows that COVID-19 vaccines trigger immune responses not just in your blood—but also in your saliva! 📖 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/how-cov...

Experts warn: Draft legislation for assisted dying bill is 'inadequate' & needs urgent reform. As the House of Lords debate the Bill, King's researchers have proposed fundamental changes. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/assiste... @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingsnmpc.bsky.social @kcllaw.bsky.social

King’s has been shortlisted for two @timeshighered.bsky.social Awards 2025! 🎉 These prestigious awards celebrate excellence across UK higher education. Our nominations recognise leadership in environmental sustainability & commitment to supporting local communities. ⬇️

Congrats to King’s researchers Dr Timothy Neate, Dr Sarah Morgan and Dr Clement Sefa-Nyarko on receiving the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship 👏 From AI tools in healthcare, to the concept of justice in clean energy transitions, discover their research 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/three-k...

Opioid-related deaths from 2011 to 2022 are 54.7% higher than recorded, new analysis from @kingslsm.bsky.social finds. Dr Caroline Copeland told the BBC drug policies "will not have the desired impact unless the true scale of the problem is known.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A study by @kingsdentistry.bsky.social has found that people who follow a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation. Read more 🔽 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/mediter...

King’s has risen to 21st in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026. Congratulations to our committed staff and ambitious students who have helped us achieve this great ranking 🎊 kcl.ac.uk/news/guardia...

Prof Dionysios Anninos is applying #quantum physics to help identify the mysterious dark energy driving the expansion of our universe. He is among 64 academics joining King's as part of a major investment into interdisciplinary sciences. www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-profess... #ScienceAtKings

Cells use electricity to identify weakest link neighbours with the least energy to kill them. Scientists at @kingslsm.bsky.social & @crick.ac.uk found that weak cells use a last gasp of energy to generate an electrical current before dying – shown in this video. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/cells-u...

An initiative to reshape HIV care via London GPs has driven an increase in HIV testing and statin prescribing. Experts from @kingsbschool.bsky.social led an independent evaluation of the London HIV GP Champions Pilot and found it delivered measurable impact ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gp-led-...

King's spinout Fraiya from @kings-bmeis.bsky.social has secured a £1.75 million grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research @nihr.bsky.social to explore how AI can improve fetal ultrasound screening. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/fraiya-...

King’s Sanctuary Hub has launched a framework to guide policymakers in strengthening the UK’s response to forced migration by expanding safe pathways. 🧵(1/2) ⬇️

Having a parent with a professional occupation makes you six times more likely to become a doctor than if they have a working-class job, new research from @kingslsm.bsky.social has found. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/access-...

Why is everyone talking about Britpop again in 2025? From Oasis filling stadiums to Robbie Williams's Britpop album, the 90s are back in the spotlight. We asked Dr Andrew Green (@kingsartshums.bsky.social) to explain the rise, fall and resurgence of Britpop. #KingsQs🧵⬇️

People who undergo fertility treatment using their partner's egg may face a higher risk of complications for themselves and their baby. The review compared the outcomes of IVF in same-sex couples using their partner’s egg versus their own egg. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/co-ivf-...

Ten experts from King's have been selected to help shape the Research Excellent Framework (REF) 2029, the UK’s system for evaluating the impact of research conducted at higher education providers. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-b...

The percentage of “avoidable deaths” of people with learning disabilities has fallen from 46% in 2021 to 39% in 2023, according to findings by the #LeDeR report. @kingsioppn.bsky.social ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/2023-le...

Around 90% of middle-aged and older autistic adults are undiagnosed in the UK and need better support, new research from @kingsioppn.bsky.social and @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social finds. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/up-to-9...

Are everyday AI tools contributing to psychosis? Dr Hamilton Morrin, a psychiatrist & researcher from @kingsioppn.bsky.social, appeared on the Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast to discuss his recent preprint exploring who is at risk & how to make models safer. www.theguardian.com/science/audi...

Cannabis users who take the drug for pain, anxiety or depression are more likely to develop paranoia than recreational users. The study by @kingsioppn.bsky.social is the largest survey of its kind. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/largest...

Genetic testing on IVF embryos for women over 35 could help them conceive faster. This could cut the risk of unsuccessful implantation and miscarriages, reducing the emotional impact of unsuccessful cycles. @kingslsm.bsky.social www.kcl.ac.uk/news/genetic...

Space-based solar power has the potential to reduce Europe’s need for land-based renewable energy by up to 80%. Researchers from @kingsnmes.bsky.social have assessed the possible impact that generating solar energy in space could have for Europe. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/solar-p...

Omega-3 could protect against Alzheimer's disease in women, scientists from @kingslsm.bsky.social have found. Analysis of lipids in the blood showed a noticeable loss of unsaturated fats in women with Alzheimer's disease compared to healthy women. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/omega-3...

Dr Sadra Sadeh uses computer models to decode the brain in health and disease. His research is also pushing the limits of AI. By modelling the brain, we can build smarter AI – and with AI, we can better understand the brain. www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-sadr... #ScienceAtKings @kingsioppn.bsky.social

The Cambridge Dictionary now includes 'delulu', short for delusional; 'tradwife', meaning traditional wife; and 'skibidi', short for nonsense. But do these words have staying power? @tonythorne007.bsky.social, Director of the Slang and New Language Archive at King’s, shares his thoughts 👇

The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska is attracting enormous attention, some hopes, and a great deal of scepticism and anger. Dr @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social, shares thoughts on what the Trump-Putin summit could mean for global diplomacy. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/trump-putin-... #OurDividedPlanet

How can leaders push back against fake news? In Harvard Business Review, @michaeletter.bsky.social shares practical steps leaders can take to spot misinformation early and build resilience in their teams. 🔗 hbr.org/2025/09/how-... What’s working in your organisation? #Leadership #Misinformation

#AI Chatbots that provide human-like interactions are used by millions of people every day. New research from @kingsnmes.bsky.social has revealed that they can be easily manipulated to encourage users to reveal up to 12.5 times more of their personal information. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/ai-chat...

The brightest and fastest meteor shower of the year, the #Perseids, has reached its peak! Hear from Dr Shyam Balaji, astrophysics expert on how to view it! ⬇️

Smile like ewe mean it… toothpaste made from sheep’s wool could help repair teeth. According to @kingsdentistry.bsky.social, keratin can be extracted from hair and wool to provide a cheap, sustainable and clinically-friendly replacement for enamel. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/toothpa... #ScienceAtKings

A new drug developed by scientists at King’s College London boosts the effectiveness of chemotherapy – even in treatment resistant tumours. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/... Supported by @cancerresearchuk.org @ukri.org #ScienceatKings @kingslsm.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr Deepak Khuperkar (UK DRI at King's) who has been awarded the prestigious King's Prize Fellowship and Professor Anthony Mellows medal. Read the full story 👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/dr-deep... @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

🎙️ New podcast: Between the signals - What is motor neuron disease?🎙️ Ahead of #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay, UK DRI at King's have launched a new public podcast aimed at increasing understanding about neurodegenerative conditions. Listen or watch episode 1 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #MND #ALS

High-profile voices online have been downplaying the importance of sunscreen or claiming they skip it altogether. In a piece for The Conversation, King’s expert Dr Rachael Kent explores how social media is fuelling sunscreen misinformation and the real-world damage. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/comment...

On this week’s episode of #BBCCrowdScience Dr Ana Angelova Volponi answers how teeth are made. She delves into her research on lab grown teeth – aiming to develop an alternative to fillings and implants. Listen here ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #ScienceAtKings @kingsdentistry.bsky.social