Typhoon Ulysses: Filipino society steps up
Ashley Bautista Domingo
Kingston University’s Filipino Society has been encouraging donations to support people after deadly typhoons slam the Philippines. Typhoon Ulysses, also known as Vamco, hit last week killing at least 67…
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Security team keeping students safe at KU
Laurynas Puikys
Since 2017, Kingston University has incorporated police crime prevention measures into its campuses and security staff have been awarded police powers to keep students safe. The Community Safety Accreditation Scheme…
Kingston University confirms 40 new coronavirus cases
Kingston University confirmed 40 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 104 this academic year. This is the highest weekly number of cases registered so…
A silent pandemic: when is domestic abuse going to end?
Sofia Floris
Two weeks ago a shockwave spread both online and in real life when Johnny Depp lost his high-profile libel case against the Sun newspaper for their article calling him a…
#GiveALittleLove: KU postgrads help create John Lewis Christmas Ad 2020
Aqsa Khan
A group of BA Illustration Animation 2020 graduates were involved in the making of the final four scenes of the Christmas advert. Credit: John Lewis & Partners. Four recent Kingston…
Personal trainers and students disappointed by gym closures
Rodayna Raydan
Gyms have been forced to shut their doors once again leaving gym owners, trainers and their clients frustrated and disappointed. Many personal trainers are left with no income as they…
Vaccine hopes but don’t drop your guard
Positive results from a vaccine trial have been welcome news in the fight against coronavirus but with the approach of winter students still need to stay alert and look after…
KU swimmers not likely to swim this year due to Covid-19
Alex Pivin
The newly-formed Kingston University swimming society will not be able to enter a swimming pool until at least the beginning of next term, the President of the society said. Erin…
KU students will have seven-day window to go home for Christmas
Lewis Halliday
Students will have a seven-day window where they can go home in time for Christmas, the government announced on Wednesday. The government has designated December 3 to December 9, as…
Students react to the early end to face-to-face teaching
The government is planning to end face-to-face teaching before the end of term in order to allow students to go back home for the holidays. Students opinions on face-to-face teaching…