Tips to care for your mental health in first year
Georgia L Howell
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…
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Not My Beautiful House showcases Kingston talent
Nancy Lama
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…
Bedbugs, a ‘disgusting’ flat and exhaustive moves: A housing nightmare story
Diego Evrard-Broquet
In her last year at Kingston University, Zaina, (who wished to remain anonymous for this article), never thought she would go through such a “mentally exhausting” experience. From bed bugs…
Travelling after graduation: where to go
Xenia Cherednychenko
Have no idea what to do after graduation and feeling stressed out? Travelling might be a good solution for you. Many graduates choose to travel after university before settling down…
How to get a better night’s sleep
Jamelia S Brown
With exam season fast approaching, pulling all-nighters and staying up late to complete assignments is tempting – but at what cost to our health? The National Sleep Foundation advise that…
Can students gain financial independence in the current economic climate?
Chris Dudek
Financial freedom is something that most people strive for, hoping to one day say that they made it to that place where they are financially stable. This is not so…