How to cope with burnout season
Caterina Magnoni
When studying at university, finding yourself in a stressful situation is normal, especially during assessment season, with a fast-paced and demanding schedule that often leaves you physically and mentally fatigued.…
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Five UK musicians to listen out for
Plamedi Mbungu
From the soulful melodies present within R&B to genre-bending production in the rap scene, this year, more than any other, British artists seem poised to top the global charts. Our…
Just moved to Kingston? Here’s a list of affordable places to go
Packing up your bags and moving to a completely different city is by no means an easy feat and we’re in the midst of a cost of living crisis to…
Books to read for Black History Month
Keita Gredzena
On October 27 to 28 the Black British Book Festival is coming back to Southbank for its third year as ‘Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature’. There will be a…
Where to eat in Kingston: A student’s guide 2023
Anize Keers
Calling all student foodies, Kingston has a diverse and booming restaurant scene from wining and dining Japanese style to classic British pub grub. Here is our round up of restaurants…
Why is gonorrhoea on the rise? KU students give their views
Grace Hunt
Students are being urged to practice safe sex after a 50% increase in gonorrhoea cases in the past year, according to the UK Health Security Agency. Diagnoses peaked at 82,592…
Mother’s Day without a mother
Casey M Harding
Mother’s Day takes on a different meaning if you have lost your mum. Come mid-spring, social media is flooded with posts about mothers and the shops are filled with cards,…
Digital fatigue: The impacts of being chronically online
Lara Hassan
For students our phone is a portal for communication, creativity and even a place where we find resources for our work. However, its infinite resources can also be an overwhelming…
How to cope with studies during Ramadan
Sherif K Mustafa
Balancing your studies during the holy month of Ramadan can be a challenging task. Especially in the UK where Muslims fast for more than 15 hours. During the fast, they…
Why we hate Valentine’s Day
Welcome to the festival of consumerism and all things tacky – let’s deep dive into why Valentine’s Day is the most loathsome celebration of the year. Every year tonnes of…