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As the government acts to prevent a ‘long and deep’ recession stirring mixed reaction and this week’s poll reveals a quarter of you are cutting back on clothes, we ask is it time to put on those fur coats and bikinis?One student revealed her fashion plans as RiverOnline reported “students and staff sweltered and shivered” in overheated and overcooled rooms in the John Galsworthy building at Penryhn Road.
The week begins with a 2 per cent VAT cut to its lowest level in almost 20 years. 39 per cent of you say you have continued to spend without regard for the credit crunch – so how will the tax cut affect your Christmas?
As alcohol, cigarette and petrol duty rises to compensate, read our deputy news editor’s report on the latest alternative to smoking: a new herbal extract drink 'Liquid Smoke' in our science, environment and technology section.
Our main news at the start of the week is the Student Union’s vote to ban the armed forces from recruiting at the university after the SU annual meeting reached high enough attendance to pass a motion for the first time in years. Do you feel student’s views are fairly represented by the Union?
Read an interview with ex-Busted member Charlie Simpson’s band ‘Fightstar’ plus a review of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ at the Rose theatre – stripped of props and staging – in our entertainment section.
Many of you have enjoyed nights out in Oceana recently - check out our review in student life and a new picture gallery with your faces and our 'RiverOnline made me Famous' speech bubble.
As well as submitting ideas to RiverOnline, you can send your flash fiction, poetry and short stories to ‘Ripple’ magazine for its annual literary addition. Submissions should be sent headed with its category to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by December 18 or placed in an in-tray at reception. For further details see their Facebook page: ‘ripple 2009_Kingston’.
We will begin promoting RiverOnline at Kingston Hill this Friday so look out for our banners, t-shirts, posters and fur coats and bikinis - if heating problems at Penryhn Road continue. Join us for a chat and discuss the latest news.
Look out for our new interactive comment section coming soon and continue sending in your thoughts and requests as we bridge the gap to keep you afloat with all the latest from your university.
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News In Brief
| Research grants announcedKingston University last week received a 5.3% increase in its government grant for research and teaching. The Higher Education Funding Council for England announced that Kingston would receive £73.3m in 2009/10. The average national increase was 4%, while a number of universities, including the London School of Economics, saw their funding reduced. |
| Kingston student named Microsoft 'Intern of the Year'A Kingston student won Microsoft’s 'Intern of the Year' award after a process he created was used by the computer giant’s worldwide sales force. George Avlastimovas, a Business Information Technology student, came up with a new form for staff requesting bonuses while on a placement as part of his course. He said that the internship gave him “a fantastic opportunity to shape and mould the role to suit my skills.” |
| Bring your own mugA money saving scheme has been extended to the Penryhn Road campus. Lecturers and students who bring their own mug to the Picton Room will receive a 5p discount off any hot drink. The scheme, already trialling at Kingston Hill, was introduced in a bid to encourage sustainability and cut back on packaging produced by the university. If successful, it will be extended to all the foodstores. |
| Cheeky cat in hallsGorgeous George the cat is much loved and petted by the residents and staff at Middle Mill Halls, but, his cheeky antics have got him into trouble. He can often be found pacing the car park meowing at passers by, lounging in reception or nipping into halls for extra strokes. However, halls management are now concerned that this felicitous feline is breaching the licence and have put up a sign asking students to prevent him sneaking into bedrooms and becoming overfed. |
| Honorary degree for leading luvvieOne of the leading lights behind the Rose Theatre received an honorary degree from Kingston University last month in the building he helped to create.Robin Hutchinson, 50, worked for over 25 years to bring the theatre to reality. The former director of communications and fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind said: “To be recognised by Kingston University was a wonderful honour and to receive it at The Rose was incredibly special.”Click here for more. |
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