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KCLA SPORTS FESTIVAL 5 SEP 2026 CONTEXT: A sports festival for KCLA Alumni and students took place on Sat 5 Sep 26 at Honor Oak Park (HOP) Sports ground, Brockley Rise. A KCLA sports dinner will take place at Queens Club on Fri 18 Sep 26 followed by a tennis tournament at Redbridge Sports Club […]

The King’s College London Engineering Association (KCLEA) Annual Lunch brought together generations of King’s engineers at Bush House for an afternoon of reconnecting, networking and celebrating the engineering community. The event welcomed alumni from across the decades, including graduates from as far back as 1958, with representation from every decade since the 1970s. Among those […]

From scientific innovation to sporting success, members of the King’s community have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding achievements and contributions on both national and international stages. William Luckhurst, Senior Technical Manager (Projects) in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for […]

We’re pleased to share some wonderful news! Professor Stephen Challacombe recently received the Freedom of Southwark from the Mayor on behalf of Guy’s Hospital, in recognition of its 300 years of caring for the local community.

A well-deserved honour and a fantastic milestone for Guy’s Hospital. Congratulations to everyone involved!

The King’s Education Awards 2026, held on 18th June, celebrated the dedication, creativity and achievements of staff who make a positive difference to teaching, learning and student life at King’s College London. This year introduced a refreshed awards format, with two categories: Colleagues’ Choice, recognising outstanding contributions nominated by fellow staff, and Students’ Voice, celebrating […]

Our Chair, Sue Searle attended the King’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony on 11th June, an evening celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of King’s alumni. Hosted by Shini Muthukrishnan, the evening began with a jazz band welcoming guests and award winners, followed by an opening address from Professor Shitij Kapur. The celebrations continued […]

The 3rd King’s Sport Hall of Fame took place on 21st May in the Great Hall, followed by a celebratory dinner in the River Room. The event was once again hosted by Dame Katherine Grainger, with an opening introduction from Jeremy Cook, Senior Vice President of Operations at King’s, and a short presentation about KCLA […]

On 11th May 2026, King’s College London welcomed His Majesty King Charles III to the Innovation Hub at Guy’s Cancer Centre as part of the celebrations marking 300 years of Guy’s Hospital. During his visit, The King, who is Royal Patron of King’s College London, met with university leaders, researchers and PhD students to learn […]

As part of Guy’s Hospital’s 300th anniversary celebrations, I was delighted to attend the re-unveiling of the King’s commemorative plaque in its permanent position in the Guy’s Hospital colonnade. The ceremony was followed by a celebratory toast in the chapel, bringing together 22 guests, including Roz Miah and members of the 300th Anniversary Executive Committee, […]