KU men’s football team bemoan ‘awful’ refereeing decisions in cup exit
Laurence Bohan
Kingston University men’s first team – 0 University of Brighton men’s second team – 2 KU’s men’s football first team were knocked out in the second round of the cup…
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New sci-fi drama Arrival is stunning and intelligent – review
Johanna Christoph
The new science-fiction film Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Prisoners), is a capturing genre drama with more potential than first realised.
Roehampton Vale science campus may be demolished
Dino Groshell
The possibility of Roehampton Vale campus being demolished remains unclear as Kingston University confirmed that the decision has not yet been made. Since the Town House building was demolished, there…
Kingston Uni Graduate Jumps To YouTube Fame
Kadeem Hosein
With over 60 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute, it is not hard to imagine why many struggle to find a voice on the ever-growing platform. However, a…
KU lecturer develops “alternative art school” for students
Anastasia Edwards
At university, we have a strict routine. We have four modules, weekly timetabled classes, and a calendar of assignments which sets out the upcoming academic year. Each September, we are…
Nearly half of KU students didn’t vote in the EU referendum
Nearly half of British KU students did not vote in the EU referendum, a survey by The River found. The study was conducted at Penrhyn Road, Knights Park and Roehampton…
KU overseas students may face Brexit threat, warns deputy VC
KU funding and the future status of international staff and students remains uncertain in the wake of Brexit, the deputy vice chancellor of Kingston University has warned. Speaking to The…
Why film reboots are not as bad as people think
An army of ghosts wreaking havoc in New York, the iconic Marshmallow Man waltzing through the city, and a group of weird paranormal scientists with special equipment gave cinema-goers the…
KU graduate band Young Romance release debut album ‘Another’s Blood’
Chanelle Field
Former Kingston University students Claire Heywood and Paolo Ruiu will be releasing their debut album ‘Another’s blood’ through Banquet Records this month. The album release follows live performances in Kingston…
Student organised petition to stop arts move to Penrhyn
Hundreds of students have signed a petition in a bid to stop the Knights Park foundation course being moved to Penrhyn Road.