The process of gaining relevant work experience as a student or graduate often hinges on a sly bit of nepotism – …
Stop talking stigma, start talking mental health
Since coming to the UK, I have heard people talk about the stigma attached to mental illness. There are charities …
Why you don’t have to be religious to fast for Lent
Deep down we all know that less is more, and the introspection induced by fasting will help rediscover that within …
Oscar nominations 2015: 50 shades of white male priviledge
We are coming close to the world famous award ceremony that, let’s not lie, we all pay attention to. The Oscar Academy …
Why we need more diversity in education
It is clear that Kingston is a diverse university with students from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. But when …
Porn gives ‘unrealistic expextations’ so why are UK youths using porn as sex education?
New figures from the National Union of Students (NUS) show that porn is still the number one source young adults …
Kingston University fashion show reignites debate on fur
The use of fur in the final year fashion showcase has made Lush pull their sponsorship, re-igniting a fierce debate. …
Michelle Obama’s bare hair: media attention undeserved
Michelle Obama landed in Riyadh last Tuesday wearing a beautiful knee-length jacket, a loose fitting cobalt blue blouse, dark trousers …
The River tries: World Hijab Day
“As soon as we walked out of the house and into Kingston town centre, I completely forgot I was …
Why are we still writing about the gender pay gap in the 21st century?
New figures from the Oxford Career Service show that women are less likely to find a job within half a …