Five books you should be reading for LGBT+ History Month
Martine A Hess
Throughout time, many have turned to writing to express the trials and tribulations of being queer. Even greater are the numbers of those turning to such literature for affirmation. However,…
February 2022
KU celebrates LGBT+ History Month
Ella Devereux
Kingston University has created a line-up of events in support of LGBT+ History Month. Throughout February, the LGBT+ Campaign Committee at KU have organised events for both staff and students,…
Kingston to take hit as energy prices set to soar
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Kingston upon Thames is set to be one of the boroughs worst affected by the rise in the energy bills when the price cap increases, hitting households on standard tariffs.…
Student loan repayment rise adds to budget woes
Jamelia S Brown
KU students graduating this year will face increased loan repayments due to the government freezing the repayment salary threshold. This will leave graduates, who are earning above the student loan…
Tinnitus Awareness Week raises the profile of a hidden disability
Melissa I Okoroafor
Tinnitus affects millions of people around the world, but it is a topic rarely spoken about. It affects 15 to 20 per cent of people and is most often experienced…
KU student to walk 10 miles in support of Lonely Children
Malin Lervaag
KU Pharmacology student Hooreen Ahmad will be walking 10 miles in support of the UK based charity Lonely Orphan this weekend. The walk will start at East London Mosque at…
International day of Women and Girls in Science: Underrepresentation still an issue
Elijah Cruz
February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the critical role women play in the scientific sphere. It is a…
Academic policies impacting grieving students
Tara Rashica
“There was literally no way I was getting my hands on a death certificate that didn’t even exist yet.” The return to pre-Covid academic policies in September is causing unnecessary…
Ten times Sex Education was just the best show
Our favourite TV show has been renewed for a fourth season. A week after season three was released, Netflix confirmed season four would go ahead. Right now, the release date…
Cybersecurity: KU students – MI6 wants you
Earlier this year, Richard Moore the head of UK Secret Intelligence Services (SIS), also known as MI6, in a rare interview made a public appeal to the members of the…