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…
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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…
Ramadan for international students: How to make the most of it
Elizaveta Shchigireva
Ramadan, the most important time of the year for Muslims worldwide, is just around the corner so now is the right time to prepare for it mentally and physically. Ramadan…
Are problems with sleep causing students to fail?
William De Sousa
With assignments due and exams in sight, many students across the UKcan often be heard saying they are going to do an “all-nighter” the nightbefore deadlines. While sacrificing sleep for…
Blossoming KSA student photography business
Georgia McJannett-Smith
KU photography student Isabella Armitage founded a thriving child and family photography business during the course of her bachelor’s degree. Isabella Fleur Photography showcases an impressive portfolio on its website…
Should the UK allow menstrual leave?
Nancy Lama
A new menstrual leave bill in Spain allows women to take up to three days of menstrual leave a month, which will be paid for by the government. For individuals…