department of digital humanities
Founded within the tradition of the Church of England by the Duke of Wellington
and King George IV, who granted our royal charter in 1829, King's has a proud
history of inspiring and supporting those who seek to solve the world's most
pressing problems. From research that led to the discovery of the structure of
DNA and informing air pollution awareness and policy to developing life-changing
therapies and making maths education available to underrepresented groups –
these are some of the ways that we continue to have a transformational impact on
society. We have a long and distinguished international reputation in the
humanities, law, science, psychiatry, medicine, dentistry, nursing, and the
social sciences. Fourteen people from King’s and its associated institutions
have been awarded the Nobel Prize, including Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
for his role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid campaign, and Professor Michael
Levitt for his joint work in developing multiscale models for complex chemical
systems. Notable alumni include British sprinter and world-record holder Dina
Asher-Smith, biophysicist Dr. Rosalind Franklin, famous for her work in X-ray
spectroscopy, and acclaimed children’s writer Sir Michael Morpurgo.
