FASS closure creates uncertainty for KU staff
Melissa Moody
The closure of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is not for financial reasons, the dean claimed in a meeting with staff.
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Bright Ideas winners solved every Netflix-watcher’s problem
Torjus Roberg
Two students who did not want to reach for the TV remote won part of KU’s Bright Ideas competition with a Bluetooth-connectable button which can be programmed to do any…
First 24-hour ‘hackathon’ held at KU
Naomi Taylor
The University’s Enterprise team has hosted its first 24-hour ‘hackathon’, with students from four faculties creating tech-based solutions for real life problems.
Empty KBH bedrooms could cost KU over £500,000 this year
Greg Potts
Empty bedrooms at the Kingston Bridge House (KBH) halls of residence could be costing Kingston University over half a million pounds this year, despite extensive refurbishments being made to the…
Kylie Jenner tweets about Snapchat update and the internet goes bonkers
Ine Schwebs
KU students were not impressed with Snapchat’s new design and said they were using the app less after the newest update.
KU design students asked to make physical version of Kingston Pound
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY graphic design students have been asked to design the physical paper notes of the Kingston Pound, which will be printed in April.
Rising South West Railway fares are costing KU students thousands of pounds a year
Sarah Tulloch
Commuting to university now costs some students more than £1,300 per year as South Western Railway (SWR) train fares continue to rise.
LGBT+ memes take centre stage in the SU
Hannah Roberts
The Student Union played host to an exhibition of memes about LGBT+ culture on Tuesday, February 20 as part of the University’s LGBT+ History Month.
Ex-KU cheerleader hopes to represent England for second time
Aimee Wilson
An ex-KU cheerleading champion is hopeful to represent Team England for the second time after her success at the 2017 World Championships.
Puppy rooms at KU? Student Election competitor Rachel Imlay wants KU to have one
Rachel Imlay, who is running to become the Penrhyn Road officer in this year’s Student Elections, is exploring the use of ‘puppy rooms’ in Kingston University to help students combat…