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 evening of Sunday, March 10, 2024. Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam,…
Maurizio Kayonjo
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 expenses. Whilst that might seem straightforward they actually vary a lot depending…
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 white counterparts – a 28% difference. This gap was at its widest…
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 community. In this moment of reflection, we turn our attention to the…
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 both art and society. Through his artwork, Marshall explores complex themes related…
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 musical ride through the years. Our playlist spans diverse musical eras and…
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 strike from September 25 to 29 included Kingston University and 135 other…
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…
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 Herman Miller Showroom in London recently, a chance to make industry connections…