Stop talking stigma, start talking mental health
Sofia Delgado
Since coming to the UK, I have heard people talk about the stigma attached to mental illness. There are charities committed to the cause, awareness weeks hosted by unnervingly cheerful…
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Kingston School of Arts celebrates 140 years
Caroline Svinsholt Raanes
This week, Kingston University celebrated the history of Kingston School of Arts in a series of exhibitions and events that marked the 140th anniversary of the first art classes ever…
Review: It Follows
Hanne Olsen
4/5 Stars It Follows was the breakout film from the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, labelled the “metaphorical coming-of-age” at its world premiere. Based in the suburbs of Detroit, the…
MOBO award winner Akala astounds Kingston crowd
Joe Barclay
Renowned rapper and MOBO award winner Akala impressed the many KU students who turned up to his lecture on African history on Tuesday evening. The lecture titled ‘Africa in History’…
Kingston graduate Ruby McGregor-Smith denies allegations of malpractice
Martine Meland
A Kingston graduate who is boss of one of the UK’s biggest firms has hit back at claims her company “victimised trade unions” and is responsible for unethical practices at…
KU students are rejecting ‘smart drug’ trend
Elizabeth Stromme
Written by Elizabeth Stromme and Patrick Mills Kingston students are the exception to nationwide trends of using performance-enhancing drugs at university, a survey has shown. Research done by The River…
KUSU Women’s Officer resigns after allegations of bullying
Written by Tonje Odegard and Elizabeth Stromme Kingston University Students’ Union Women’s Officer Allison Taylor has quit, saying she feels bullied out of her role. Her resignation follows claims that…
Ex-student Hannah Gale talks to The River about her blogging success
India Van Spall
Kingston University alumni Hannah Gale has taken her journalistic career to the next level. Having graduated in 2011 in the midst of a recession and a declining print industry, Gale’s…
Judgement day for men’s rugby
Anthony Waterworth
The men’s rugby team are building up to a must win game at home to Portsmouth on Wednesday in order to gain promotion. Portsmouth are top of the table, three…
Unpaid Internships: A farcical way to start working life
The process of gaining relevant work experience as a student or graduate often hinges on a sly bit of nepotism – sending the cover letter to end all cover letters…