rising expenses and dynamic pricing are pushing students out of the concert experience
“One of my friends said I look like someone just because we are both black”
University can be hard enough. Navigating new spaces and people is already challenging, but for ethnic, microaggressions add another layer to study stresses.
High Street businesses hit again as Kingston faces repeated power failures
Shops and restaurants along Kingston’s High Street faced a blackout once more in late February, the latest in a string …
Surviving off of side hustles: Kingston students are turning to side hustles to stay afloat
Kingston students are turning to side hustles as part-time jobs fail to cover rent.
Popular self-made businesses, such as renting cars or baking cakes, that people may start as a hobby or, for students, as a necessity to help cover daily expenses like rent, food, and bills while studying.
Fasting far from home: how international students participate in Ramadan
Imagine going from breaking your fast surrounded by family at your grandmother’s cosy home to late-night cooking in your shared kitchen after a day full of lectures. University, at the best of times, can be difficult; but the transition for Muslim international students during the holy month of Ramadan can feel very lonely.
“They didn’t even allow medical attention when it could have been life-saving”: KU outrage over ICE
With the recent shootings and fatalities of US citizens by ICE agents, KU students have been quick to voice their outrage. ICE agents …
Kingston’s South Asian community marks Holi, the festival of colour
The South Asian community in Kingston are celebrating Holi, an annual festival that honours the arrival of spring and marks the end of winter.
Commonly known as “the festival of colour, the festival is rooted in Hindu mythology.
MSc graduate claims ‘hidden’ DBS requirement ruined forensic career prospects
A Kingston University Forensic Science MSc graduate has turned to publishing after she was unable to get a job in her industry.
The Advent of Two Moons: How a student prepares for Ramadan
This time of year is famous, as a sense of enchantment is felt all over the world. Valentine’s Day takes centre stage as people are still mulling over how they celebrated their loved ones and …
Why the UK is considering transnational education policies
UK ministers have unveiled a new education policy that ends foreign student targets and prioritises transnational education.