Observing Ramadan at Kingston University: balancing academics and spiritual growth
Maurizio Kayonjo This year, the holy month of Ramadan began at the first sighting of the crescent moon on the…
UK student loan repayment: a step-by-step guide
Student loans are provided by the government to help students cover the cost of tuition fees and living…
The gap between white and Black students getting top degrees widens
In 2023, only 52% of Black students at KU achieved firsts or upper-seconds compared with 80% of their…
Celebrating Black women: lessons from Black History Month
Black History Month serves as an annual reminder of the countless contributions, struggles, and accomplishments of the Black…
Black History Month: discovering Kerry James Marshall
Kerry James Marshall’s art celebrates Black culture, history, and identity, challenging the historic underrepresentation of black people in…
The River’s Black History Month playlist on Spotify
In celebration of Black History Month, The River presents a curated Spotify playlist that takes you on a…
Start of term hit by five day strike
The University and College Union (UCU) kicked off the new academic year with a five day strike. The…
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…
Design graduates exhibit work at the Herman Miller Showroom
Kingston University MA graduates in product and furniture design had the chance to display their work at the…