KU’s Ruby McGregor-Smith named ‘woman of power’ by BBC
River Reporter
A Kingston graduate has been named one of the UK’s most powerful women by Radio 4. Hollie Wilson Ruby McGregor-Smith was selected in the Woman’s Hour Power list among 100…
March 2013
Kingston graduate Caryn Franklin awarded MBE
KU alum and fashion industry icon Caryn Franklin was awarded her MBE. Gemma Coleman Kingston graduate Caryn Franklin has been awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace for her remarkable services…
What we’re listening to: April 2013
The River‘s Pictures Editor Max Parker gives his thoughts on what to listen to this coming month. HAIM – Falling LA sisters HAIM are making girl bands cool again. Their…
Review: Identity Thief
Identity Thief pairs up two comedy heavyweights, but who’s going to have the forgotten identity? Julie Hebenstreit Sandy Bigelow Patterson (Jason Bateman) lives the perfect life. That is, until the…
Review: The Strokes – Comedown Machine
The Strokes’ new album comes with their classic sounds and a few surprises, but does it live up to favourite Is This It? Georgina Deacon It’s been two years since…
Review: Jack the Giant Slayer
So far 2013 has lacked a big money blockbuster laden with CGI special effects but Jack the Giant Slayer aims to rectify this with its retelling of a classic, very…
Kingston University lecturers sign open letter to governors criticising proposals for structural change
Lecturers at Kingston University have written an open letter to the chair of the board of governors urging them to reconsider proposals which would see 265 of the most senior…
Women’s badminton team finish top after invincible season
KU’s undefeated badminton women finished at the top of their league and now have their sights set on Surrey as they prepare for their varsity match up. Lesley-Anne Morley Co-captains…
KU gospel singer: “Do what you love”
Arinola Nnatuanya, a KU graduate, gives us a glimpse into her life in music and tells us it is never too late to follow your dreams. Alessandro Iacovangelo MA music…
Patriotism? Not for me
St Patrick’s Day: Why are we expected to love our own countries more than other countries? Sofia Capel St Patrick’s Day is here, bringing together two of my pet peeves:…