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

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, in her role as Chancellor of the University of London, to officially inaugurate the new Quadrangle (Quad) building. During her visit, she toured our research laboratories, engaged in conversations with students, and unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening. Find out more about HRH The Princess Royal’s visit.

Sir Keir Starmer

This May, King’s welcomed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to the London Defence Conference. During his speech given on the 80^th anniversary of VE Day, he promised significant investment in the British defence industry. Read more about Sir Keir Starmer’s visit.

Dina Asher-Smith MBE

Olympic medallist Dina Asher-Smith (History, 2017) returned to the university in October to kick off the new academic year at the King's Opening of the Year Ceremony. Watch Dina's speech, as well as the rest of the Opening of the Year Ceremony.

Es Devlin and Sadiq Khan

In October, renowned artist Es Devlin unveiled ‘Congregation’, an installation on the Strand as part of King's Culture's programme ‘Lost & Found: stories of sanctuary and belonging’. The event, attended by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, showcased portraits of 50 Londoners affected by forced displacement. Read more about ‘Congregation’ and the Lost & Found series.

Sir Ben Okri

Last November, poet and novelist Sir Ben Okri launched the Science Gallery London exhibition ‘VITAL SIGNS: another world is possible’ with a reading of his poem, ‘I Sing the Spirit Fantastic’. The exhibition explores the connection between human wellbeing and the health of the natural world. Find out more about Sir Ben Okri’s visit.

Amitav Ghosh

Acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh delivered the Global Cultures Institute annual lecture in November. He discussed how climate change is disrupting global power dynamics and leading to increased militarisation. Ghosh also explored the historical and cultural connections within the Indian Ocean region, drawing from his extensive body of work. Discover more about Amitav Ghosh’s presentation.

Oliver Glasner

Crystal Palace football manager Oliver Glasner shared leadership insights with students at King’s Business School. Drawing from his Premier League experience, Glasner emphasised the importance of trust, respect and understanding in effective leadership. Read more about Oliver Glasner’s leadership lessons.

Images of Peter Kyle MP and Wes Streeting MP obtained under an Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) licence. Peter Kyle and Wes Streeting ©House of Commons

Images of Peter Kyle MP and Wes Streeting MP obtained under an Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) licence. Peter Kyle and Wes Streeting ©House of Commons

Wes Streeting MP and Peter Kyle MP

In November, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle MP, visited King’s to meet with researchers. They learned about a new total-body PET scanner that has the potential to revolutionise drug discovery and enable earlier diagnosis of serious illnesses. Find out more about their visit here.

The picture of Patricia Espinosa Cantellano was taken by Igor Muñoz Nuñez and obtained under a Creative Commons., CC BY-SA 4.0

The picture of Patricia Espinosa Cantellano was taken by Igor Muñoz Nuñez and obtained under a Creative Commons., CC BY-SA 4.0

Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE, Professor Jim Skea, Patricia Espinosa and Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC

In December, King’s hosted the COP29 Outcomes Forum to discuss the achievements of the global climate summit and future ambitions for COP30. Keynote speakers included Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE, Chair of the Climate Action Coalition. Discover more about the COP29 Outcomes Forum here.

Bridget Phillipson and Kelly Beaver

This March, King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) hosted its annual International Women’s Day event. Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson discussed gender equality and leadership, and Kelly Beaver MBE, Chief Executive of Ipsos UK and Ireland, presented findings from a global study on gender equality. Read more about the annual Intentional Women’s Day event.

Dame Natalie Bennett

Former Green Party leader, Dame Natalie Bennett joined our panel of experts at the ‘Strengthening the Science-Policy Interface’ event. She provided practical guidance to researchers on how to feed evidence into the policymaking process. Discover more about Dame Natalie Bennett’s advice.

DJ Cuppy

In February, international DJ and philanthropist Cuppy Otedola (Business Management, 2014) spoke at the Annual Celebration of Student Success. During the event, Cuppy launched the Cuppy Fund to support African students, marking a significant step in her ongoing commitment to education and philanthropy. Find out more about Annual Celebration of Student Success.

Farrah Storr MBE

King’s welcomed award-winning writer and editor Farrah Storr MBE (French with English Literature, 2001) to campus for the third ‘How to…’ professional development event of the academic year. She shared insights from her career, including her roles at Cosmopolitan and Elle UK, and emphasised the importance of diversity and embracing discomfort to unlock potential. Read more about Farrah Storr’s experiences.

Sir Tony Blair

Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair visited King’s in April to speak with students from the MA Government Studies programme. Sir Tony discussed his relationship with Gordon Brown, foreign policy interventions, and the Northern Ireland Peace Process, emphasising the complexities of political leadership and governance. Discover more about Sir Tony Blair’s visit.

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