19-year-old man dies after fatal stabbing in Kingston
Anthony F Milne
A 19-year-old man, Archie Beston, has died in hospital after being stabbed on Wood Street in Kingston, last week. Officers applied first aid upon arrival until further emergency service arrived…
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Cases of coronavirus in Kingston keep rising as NHS declares the highest level of risk
Nicole M Pihan
Kingston University plans to remain open despite the first cases of coronavirus confirmed in the local area. As cases continue to rise in the UK, a spokeswoman for Kingston University…
Elior UK’s future with Kingston University in doubt after £120k loss
Tracy Winu Landu
Catering giant Elior UK’s future with Kingston University is in doubt after figures show the firm lost nearly £120,000 in 2018.
Mumps outbreak hits Kingston University
Matt Perry
Kingston University has confirmed that cases of mumps have affected students at the University amid warnings from health experts that numbers could rise across the country. It is believed that…
KU student union trustee steps down from role amid alleged bullying and harassment
Will Sawyer
A student accused of Islamophobia has stepped down from her position as a student union trustee after claiming she felt “bullied and harassed”.
Kingston University students alarmed by ‘dodgy’ email offering paid essay writing service
Isabella Ruffatti
An essay writing firm targeted Kingston University students, offering to write assignments for a set price, in an email sent two weeks ago. The email, which advertised custom written assignments,…
These designs are anything but tear-ible: MA fashion students wow with paper dresses
Chloe L Wright
With bravery, imagination and creativity, KU fashion students have used their skills to create designs that would only seem possible in a utopian world where it rains cupcakes, and the…
Student Union elections: Who should you vote for?
Voting for the annual student union elections is now open. Candidates for the four main officer positions will be vying for your votes over the next few days, so here…
River exclusive: Louis Tomlinson shares his appreciation for fans, his writing process, and One Direction secrets
Solo artist and former One Direction star, Louis Tomlinson played to Kingston Pryzm in February where he performed only four songs from his debut album walls.
White men worst drug users at KU, say dealers
Anonymous drug dealers who study at Kingston have told The River that their products are most likely to be bought by white middle-class males.The students, who find time between lectures…