The Principal

King's is one of the world's leading universities with a distinguished history. The College is at the centre of a wide range of leading edge research and top quality teaching and learning.

For over 175 years King's has made an extraordinary contribution to modern life, particularly in the areas of science, medicine, healthcare, social science, education, law and the arts. Pioneering research at the College continues to help shape the world in which we live.

Although the College has five campuses in London, we are nevertheless an integrated community of around 25000 people (20000 students and 5000 staff), and there are many tens of thousands of former students and staff around the world whom we view as part of the King's 'family'. Indeed, I am particularly proud that King's maintains its reputation for friendliness and inclusiveness, and continues to emphasise its tradition of working 'in the service of society'.

Whether you are an existing student or member of staff, or hope to become one, or whether you want to know more about the research, education or enterprise opportunities at the College, I hope you will find plenty to interest you.

Rick Trainor
Principal