Five things to do this weekend
Jamelia S Brown
As the weather is finally getting warmer and spring is approaching, why not treat yourself to a fun day out in the capital? Here is another list of five things…
Jamelia S Brown
How to get a better night’s sleep
With exam season fast approaching, pulling all-nighters and staying up late to complete assignments is tempting – but at what cost to our health? The National Sleep Foundation advise that…
KU radio station in production
KU is in the process of creating its own student-led radio station. The station, based at Coombehurst House, Kingston Hill Campus, will use equipment such as mics, turntables and computers…
Kingston Hospital tops London maternity services
Kingston Hospital Trust’s maternity service has been rated the best performing in London by the Care Quality Commission’s National Maternity Survey 2021. In the survey, 242 respondents rated their antenatal…
Campaign aims to stop universities silencing victims of sexual misconduct
The government has endorsed a campaign by Can’t Buy My Silence to end the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA’s) to silence victims in sexual harassment cases at universities. An NDA…
Student loan repayment rise adds to budget woes
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…
Have social media influencers distorted our idea of what bodies should look like?
The world of social media influencing has boomed. A career that didn’t even exist a decade ago is now unavoidable on a daily basis, whether you’re scrolling through Instagram, reading…
Why were university students ignored during the pandemic?
With the Plan B restrictions such as mask-wearing and Covid passports being scrapped in England tomorrow, life may start to look a bit more normal. It’s hard to remember that…
South Western Railway’s reduced timetable brings disruption to KU students
South Western Railway (SWR) has been operating on a temporary reduced timetable since January 17, impacting thousands of commuting KU students. The affected routes include the Waterloo to Alton and…
Climate protests: action not disruption will get people onside
Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion are two climate change protest groups, infamous for causing disruption. Last year, Insulate Britain became a household name when they disrupted the M25 and other…