Four influential Black people from Kingston Upon Thames
Georgia L Howell
Celebrating and supporting the success and dedication of Black talent in Britain is important every month, not just Black History Month, but did you know Kingston has been home to…
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Review: What’s cooking in Smokings Kitchen?
Nancy Lama
Only a short bus ride from the Penrhyn Road campus is Smokings Kitchen, a local Jamaican restaurant. Located in New Malden, Smokings has a wide variety of traditional Caribbean food…
Mental health: External speakers offer advice at special event
Elizaveta Shchigireva
A series of lightning talks took place at Penrhyn Road campus this week prompted by World Mental Health Day. KU students had a chance to attend a free event where…
Who is Cesar Picton? The Black gentleman honoured by KU
Charlie Evans
The Picton Room at Kingston University is a place where students can meet for a cup of coffee or a quick chat but do you know who it is named…
Tips to care for your mental health in first year
For new students, starting university can be exciting, offering new beginnings and new opportunities. However it can be overwhelming and it’s not uncommon to feel isolated or to struggle with…
Not My Beautiful House showcases Kingston talent
If you are looking for a place where you can find one of a kind artwork, jewellery, prints, ceramics and much more, Not my Beautiful House (NMBH) is the place…
University attendance: can new policy improve student performance?
Alhia Yousofi
This academic year Kingston University has introduced a new attendance policy which it hopes will improve student performance. Students are expected to attend all timetabled activities and register their attendance…
Green Kingston: Pond opening caps off series of events
Bakar Hassan
Kingston Mayor Yogan Yoganathan officially opened the new pond at Claremont Gardens at the weekend, the last of a series of events designed to raise awareness of Kingston’s green places.…
Sustainability: Antiques and vintage street market arrives in Kingston
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Kingston hosted an antiques and vintage street market on Sunday boasting over 25+ small businesses selling one-of-a kind merchandise. People gathered around the stalls in hopes of giving new life…
London Fashion Week: hybrid show an ‘amazing opportunity’ for KU post-grads
Gabrielle Risasi
The dust has settled on London Fashion Week (LFW) but Kingston University MA Fashion graduates are still buzzing from their experience. KU student’s garments were showcased in a film titled…