TikTok: The app that’s keeping students inspired
Rodayna Raydan
If being stuck at home means more screen time and more time spent on social media, it’s pretty clear one app seems to be dominating: TikTok. Tiktok videos range from…
Rodayna Raydan
International students in the UK are relying on food banks
International students in the UK are facing serious financial hardship with some using food banks after finding themselves jobless during the pandemic. Charities have revealed students from relatively poor backgrounds…
Digital poverty could lead to ‘lost generation’ of university students
Higher education bodies have expressed their concern that little has been done by the government to ensure university students have access to digital devices for online learning. A group of…
Dry January: How is KU coping?
Let’s face it, 2020 was probably one of the toughest years for students. For many, alcohol was used as an escape from mundane lockdown life. But many of us have…
EU students disappointed by new post-Brexit rules
EU and EEA ( European Economic Area) students will be classified as overseas students starting from the 2021/22 academic year. They will be charged full tuition fees, lose access to…
Covid-19 patients are getting younger
UK hospitals warned this week that their units are filling up with younger patients, compared with the first wave of Coronavirus. Data from Public Health England shows that 40 per…
Christmas gifts that won’t break the bank
I’m sure most of us want to avoid overspending on Christmas gifts but we still want something creative, memorable and unique. We’ve got you covered. Here are some ideas you…
Staying in Kingston over Christmas? Our guide to keeping yourself entertained
Not all of us are going back home for Christmas so here’s a short guide to help you in case of boredom. Kingston’s Riverside walk is a must Located at…
How to support local businesses this Christmas
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to hit small businesses with lockdowns and enforced closures leaving shop owners struggling with financial pressures and lost sales. Here are some simple ways that we…
What will gyms look like after they reopen?
Many gym owners, personal trainers and members are excited about the recent announcement from the Prime Minister that gyms will reopen after the lockdown in England ends on December 2.…