Start of term hit by five day strike
Maurizio Kayonjo
The University and College Union (UCU) kicked off the new academic year with a five day strike. The strike from September 25 to 29 included Kingston University and 135 other…
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Flooding at Seething Wells forces students to stay in hotels
Megan Kelly
Students have been forced to move into temporary accommodation after a mains pipe exploded atSeething Wells, flooding the whole building. Water also poured out of outlets and light fixtures.Students have…
Sticks’n’Sushi comes to Kingston
Keita Gredzena
Sticks’n’Sushi, a well-loved restaurant chain, has opened its biggest restaurant in Kingston at the Bentall centre. We went to the press launch to see what the hype is about. The…
5 spooky events to celebrate Halloween in London 2023
Anize Keers
Spooky season is here and so is the perfect excuse to have a break and celebrate. From thrilling cocktail brunches in central to autumnal pumpkin patches we have gathered a…
Where to eat in Kingston: A student’s guide 2023
Calling all student foodies, Kingston has a diverse and booming restaurant scene from wining and dining Japanese style to classic British pub grub. Here is our round up of restaurants…
Why is gonorrhoea on the rise? KU students give their views
Grace Hunt
Students are being urged to practice safe sex after a 50% increase in gonorrhoea cases in the past year, according to the UK Health Security Agency. Diagnoses peaked at 82,592…
Shania Twain gets up close and personal with the crowd at Pryzm
Caitlin Hamill
Country megastar Shania Twain took to the stage at Pryzm on Friday evening (September 29) to play two intimate sets in celebration of her number one album Queen of Me.…
Kingston University alumni Eddie Kadi stars on Strictly
Ella Rebbitt
Kingston University’s own Eddie Kadi performed his first dance on Strictly Come Dancing last Saturday, with dance partner Karen Hauer. Their quickstep routine received mixed views from the TV judges,…
Jorja Smith debuts album at sold out Pryzm shows
Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Jorja Smith sold out two shows at Kingston’s Pryzm venue, within hours of release. Kingston set the scene for the opening stop of her seven-city tour and…
Curzon Kingston Rooftop bar: A student’s guide
Ollie Auguste
If you’re looking for a unique and exciting cinematic experience, look no further than Curzon Cinema’s Rooftop bar in Kingston. Accesssed from the Bentall Centre, this new addition to the…