The UK government’s decision to reduce post-study work visas from two years to 18 months has raised concerns among Kingston …
Driving test backlogs put student independence in reverse
Kingston University students have been caught up in the UK government’s astonishing driving test backlog. Recent data from the UK …
‘Convenience or control?’ Kingston students dispute Britcard agenda
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce the ‘Britcard’, in an attempt to reduce asylum workers from working …
Only 3 out of 10 KU students aware of Black History Month
Consciousness of Black History Month is alarmingly low at Kingston University, with an exclusive survey conducted by The River finding …
England v Latvia | Three Lions qualify for 2026 World Cup: The River’s post-match analysis
England has now qualified for the upcoming tournament without conceding a single goal
Kingston Cougars American Football team make it to Division One
Photo by Elvis Ahfoe For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, the Kingston Cougars American football team have climbed …
Five book to screen adaptations in 2025
Some of the biggest, bestselling books are being turned into TV shows and movies this 2025, if you’re a fan …
Students open up about the silent struggles of fasting during Ramadan
For many students, Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, a sense of community, prayer, and reflection. But for those …
Fire outbreak in Richmond Road
On 16 March at 2.20pm, firefighters were called to a major fire on Richmond Road in Kingston upon Thames. The …
King Charles hosts first-ever Iftar meal for Ramadan
On 2 March, King Charles III hosted the first-ever Iftar meal at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the holy month of …