What KU students are watching in lockdown
Niall Smith
With the lockdown still in full swing, here is a look at some of the shows and movies Kingston students have watching to pass the time. Dylan O’Sullivan-Whiting (Filmmaking student)…
Events
Festival season unlikely this summer
Olly Cox
In the wake of the news that Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled for a second successive year due to the pandemic, fears of this year’s festival season being wiped out…
BLACKPINK’s The Show: Live stream concert delivers for fans
Ashley Bautista Domingo
Having to sing without an audience that is screaming and cheering at the top of their lungs is definitely a new experience for our favourite artists. Staring at a screen…
Unify N Uplift: KU students open first digital exhibition
Laurynas Puikys
In January students from Kingston University opened their first-ever digital exhibition, Unify n Uplift, which aims to bring a moment of togetherness. The exhibition consists of four parts that can…
Transgender icon and musician SOPHIE dies in tragic accident
Tyla Connor
SOPHIE, the transgender Grammy-nominated pop musician and producer, has died tragically in Athens after a sudden accident at the young age of 34. The Glasgow born artist Sophie Xeon, otherwise…
Five top podcasts for students
Emily Walker
Podcasts have become increasingly popular, especially since lockdown began, so the River has compiled a list of the best podcasts for students. TED Talks Education The podcast began in 2011…
It’s a Sin: Powerful drama centering on the AIDS crisis
Russell T Davies’ new powerful and educational drama, It’s a Sin, addresses the effects of the Aids crisis on the gay community. The Channel 4 drama follows the lives of…
Ten Instagram accounts you should be following
Ida Lillebo
Instagram is the perfect place for both inspiration and procrastination. With over one billion active users, there is no shortage of accounts out there for you to follow. To make…
Emily Maitlis to answer your questions
Keyari Page
The Kingston University Big Read will be hosting BBC journalist Emily Maitlis for a question and answer session led by two media and journalism students. Second year student Ella Devereux…
Five feel-good films for Blue Monday
Bex Eastwell
Need cheering up? Here are five uplifting films for a gloomy day. 1. Black Panther Whether you are a Marvel fan, a DC fan or not that interested in superhero…