6 apps you shouldn’t live without as a student in London
Samuel Millen-Cramer
In 2015, it’s hard to walk down the street without taking a glance at your phone to check WhatsApp or Twitter, especially in a big city as London where there’s…
March 2015
What I learned from spending a night with the homeless
Adriana Martins De Sousa Calado
A few days ago I decided to sleep rough for one night to raise money for the homeless. I remember browsing my phone, something most of us tirelessly (and regrettably)…
Kingston VC says Government’s counter-terrorism legislation is ‘impossible’ for universities
Bauke Schram
KU Vice-Chancellor Julius Weinberg has told the government they are putting universities in an impossible position with the new Counter-Terrorism and Security Act. Weinberg was one of the 13 University…
Man jailed after threatening five women with sexual violence
Elizabeth Stromme
Kingston Crown Court has sentenced a man to 16 months in jail for harassment after he left “vile” voice messages threatening sexual violence against five women. Elliot Mutch, 20 of…
Sleep specialist on World Sleep Day: ‘The bedroom is only for two things: sleep and sex’
March 13 marked World Sleep Day and it may seem comical to have a day dedicated to raising awareness about sleep, but it might just be worthwhile. Official figures show…
Partying as part of campaign: How KU candidate reaches out to voters
Paula Munteanu
From Ronald Reagan stealing debate notes from Jimmy Carter to Francois Hollande winning the presidency with an offensive rap song, electoral campaign have always been the place where candidates show…
Holocaust survivor talks to packed crowd of Kingston students
Tonje Odegard
Kingston students crammed together in an overcrowded lecture room to hear Holocaust survivor Zigi Shipper talk about escaping death in Auschwitz. People were forced to sit on the floor, as…
Student overcame depression and anxiety at Kingston University
Hanne Olsen
Chloe Francesca Metzger was 11 when the bullying started, leading to years of depression and anxiety. Hanne Olsen sat down with her to learn how she turned everything around at…
Volunteer to get into festivals for free
Summer, friends, beer, camping and music – we all know that good festival feeling, but how much are you actually willing to pay for that feeling? Tickets to most festivals…
The Kingston lecturer and politician who would DJ as part of campaign
KU lecturer Dr Rupa Huq, Labour’s candidate for Ealing Central and Acton, admits she would DJ as a part of the campaign. Huq, a senior KU sociology lecturer , who…