‘It has been a year since she died and it still hurts’
Joshua O'Neill
The grieving mother of a Kingston student who took her own life last year has begged students to take more care of themselves and their mental health. Canan Serce, 38,…
2016
RIVER EXCLUSIVE: “Prevent is a toxic brand”
River Reporter
Megan White Alexandra Pedersen Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg labelled the government’s anti-terrorism strategy Prevent as “a toxic brand” and claimed it “creates dissent among the community” in a…
Kingston’s knock-off cereal killer waves a not-so-sweet goodbye
Karishma Patel
The owner of a controversial cereal bar that charged £6 for a breakfast has shut up shop and blamed KU for charging too much for advertising. Ramon Mullan, the owner…
KU applications drop for 2016
Kayli Olson
Kingston University has seen three per cent fewer student applications for the 2016 start compared to last year.
E-cigarettes: Are they as safe as you think?
Josephine Platt
They are sold as cheaper, healthier and safer alternatives. In the wake of new research, Josephine Platt investigates the truth behind the smoke screen…
Kingston University nursery in top-up row
Alexandra Pedersen
KU parents have condemned a move by the university nursery to add an extra top-up to the nursery bills. During the past year the nursery has been charging the difference…
Cougars slide to victory
Christine Younan
Kingston University men’s rugby first team thrashed their rivals Middlesex University men’s first team 40-10 at Tolworth Sports Ground on Wednesday. The Cougars charged their opposition’s side throughout the match,…
Kingston Business and Law lecturers furious at 10-day marking regulation
Ida Akerstedt
Lecturers have condemned a move to introduce a 10-day marking deadline of student work as “rushed” and “risky”. The University and College Union (UCU), which represents most of Kingston’s academic…
A “Shameful Start to Shakespeare 400”
Shakespeare scholar and enthusiast set to do a research fellowship at Kingston University is being deported within days. Dr Paul Hamilton, who has been running conferences for the Kingston Shakespeare…
Jump on the snus-bandwagon?
Jonas Solgard
They come in different shapes, colours, tastes and sizes. They might be a relief for someone who has just gotten back from the gym or the dinner table. They might…