KU grads: “Our future’s bright”
River Reporter
Kingston graduates tell The River about their many successes after university in different job sectors. Hollie Wilson With graduation creeping closer, many of us are starting to think about the…
2013
Son of jailed former Met Police commander speaks out
A KU student describes his father’s corruption trial as a “witch-hunt” that “never stopped”. Kristina Boudylina A KU law student has defended his father, former Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei,…
Denise Welch: “We both have a big arse!”
Loose Women‘s Denise Welch talks to The River about her starring role new Kingston play Smack Family Robinson. Harriet Westcott Denise Welch, best known as a presenter on ITV’s Loose…
KU’s Ruby McGregor-Smith named ‘woman of power’ by BBC
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…
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…