Life after uni: So what next?
Ida Lillebo
Work, continue on to masters, or travel the world? We were told the opportunities were endless. The past year has taken its toll on everyone, leaving most people in limbo…
Life
Has Covid-19 stolen my future?
Rodayna Raydan
Fears for the future are rising amongst 16 to 25 year-olds as uncertainty hangs over many aspects of their lives, including education, employment, social life and mental health. Many students…
Are smartphones students’ new best friend?
Ashley Bautista Domingo
Smartphones have been our main companion during this crazy year. From binge-watching Netflix series to scrolling through Tik Tok for hours, the digital screen-time during the Coronavirus pandemic has increased…
Restrictions bring frustration for students on practical courses
Maariyah Malik
Kingston University’s blended learning approach has received a mixed reception from students, particularly those on practical courses. The university has put safety measures in place to ensure students can enjoy…
How online teaching is causing a loss of motivation
Wake up, eat, online classes, repeat. Coronavirus has changed everything, including the way education is delivered, with much of it going online. One of the effects of this for many…
Movember: how you can help
Lewis Halliday
Globally, men die on average six years earlier than women and from predominantly preventable causes. That is why the charity Movember, which specialises in tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental…
KU student honoured to speak on behalf of disabled students
Laurynas Puikys
Kingston University pharmacy student Osayuki Igbinoba has been invited to speak at the Access to Higher Education Conference UK and says she feels honoured to be representing disabled students. Igbinoba…
Diary of a self-isolate: Week two
Bex Eastwell
If you haven’t already read ‘Week one’ you can read it here. Day eight: Friday I was rushing around like a headless chicken trying to meet several deadlines before a…
Breast Cancer in men #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Emily Walker
Not a lot of men are aware that they can develop breast cancer but although rare, around 370 men are diagnosed every year. The most common age for men to…
Feasible holiday destinations for students right now
While there’s a global pandemic no travel will be risk-free. When we surveyed international students at Kingston University recently, many said they weren’t returning home. But for those needing a…