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Catch up on who has visited campus in recent months with our spotlight round-up.

Sir John Major

In February 2024, former UK Prime Minister, Sir John Major, spoke at King's annual Celebration of Student Success event. Sir Major discussed the importance of higher education and why creating a fair society is 'crucial to social harmony' in our country and across the world.

Ed Miliband and Theresa May are pictured delivering their respective speeches. Ed Miliband is wearing a blue suit with a red tie; Theresa May wears a red blazer and a black top.

Ed Miliband & Theresa May

In December 2023, the Policy Institute welcomed former UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, and Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband for an insightful summit on climate change policy. May and Miliband were joined by a range of expert speakers and academics to discuss the outcomes of COP28 and King's role in creating a more sustainable future. Theresa May and Ed Miliband reflect on COP28 at King's.

Afshin Ahmadian

Afshin Ahmadian (Mechatronics, 2007), the first Iranian to sail across the world, visited Bush House in February 2024 to tell his extraordinary story, share a few memories from his 11-month adventure across the globe and talk about how his time at King's shaped who he is today.

Dr Vickki Harmer AKC

In the last issue of InTouch, we met Dr Vickki Harmer AKC (Nursing, 1997; Doctorate in Healthcare, 2015), a Consultant Nurse and breast cancer awareness advocate. A proud King's alum, Dr Harmer returned to King's in January 2024 to speak at our Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care graduation ceremony. Read our interview with Vickki here.

Andrew Hauser

In November 2023, King's welcomed Andrew Hauser, Executive Director for Markets at the Bank of England, to the Qatar Centre for Global Banking and Finance conference. Hauser discussed the impact technological changes could have on central banks and warned of the associated risks. Read more about the event here.

Antonio Patriota is pictured speaking in front of the Brazilian flag. He is wearing a grey suit, a blue striped shirt and a burgundy tie.

His Excellency Antônio Patriota

His Excellency Antônio Patriota, Brazilian Ambassador visited Bush House in November 2023 to deliver King's Brazil Institute's Inaugural Lecture. Patriota's talk focused on Brazil's return to the international diplomatic scene, the country's importance as a biodiversity hotspot and more. 'Brazil is back' says country's top diplomat in UK.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton

Air Chief Marshal, Sir Richard Knighton spoke at the Freeman Air and Space Institute's third annual CAS lecture last November. Sir Knighton addressed the current challenges the RAF is facing, and why the RAF needs to be 'ready to do more' amidst ongoing world conflict. RAF needs to adapt as world becomes more unstable, says Chief of the Air Staff.

Matt Keogh is pictured smiling on a sunny day. He is wearing a dark blue suit, and a striped blue and red tie.

The Honourable Matt Keogh

Last November, The Honourable Matt Keogh, Australian Minister of Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, along with a delegation from the Australian government, met with researchers from the King's Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) and the Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre to hear about both centres' research and support for veterans. Read more about Keogh's visit here.

Minister Park Jin is pictured wearing spectacles, a dark suit and a white shirt

Park Jin, CBE

Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Korea, Park Jin CBE, met with King's academics and postgraduate students last September for a roundtable discussion to mark the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the UK. Read more about the roundtable, hosted by Dr 'Funmi Olonisakin.

Lord O'Shaughnessy is pictured smiling in a dark suit and white shirt.

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Lord O'Shaughnessy

King's Clinical Research Facility and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience welcomed Lord O'Shaughnessy, former Health Minister, to our campus last September. Lord O'Shaughnessy visited psychedelic treatment rooms where he learned more about our teams' world-leading research projects and upcoming clinical trials. Find out more about the visit.

His Excellency Mr José Pascual Marco Martínez

King's Libraries welcomed guests, including the Spanish ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr José Pascual Marco Martínez, to the September 2023 launch of a new King's Libraries exhibition - Impressions of Spain in the 1830s. It includes original artworks never previously exhibited in public in the UK. Read about the exhibition here.

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