£195m refurb for Seething Wells and Kingston Hill
Eric Cunha
More than 1,300 new bedrooms will be built in Seething Wells and Kingston Hill as part of a £195m refurbishment programme that is expected to begin in June, the University…
International students call for a new graduate visa scheme
Irina Iacob
Kingston University supports calls for a new visa to allow international students to gain work experience for up to two years after graduating.
Take a break. Stress kills.
Holly Ryan
“We all have a choice when it comes to stressful situations – react and become stressed or to respond and keep calm,” said stress management trainer John McConnel. That all…
Sainsburys will wipe out local businesses
Beatrice Omirin
Local business owner had to sell his shop after a decline in revenue due to Sainsbury’s opening on Penrhyn Road.
Pryzm owners to open new bar in 2019
Pryzm will open its doors to nearly 1,000 more partygoers as part of a renovation which will see a new “Shoreditch inspired” bar open in the town centre in spring,…
Sculpt the simple man, Madame: Kingston student’s Tussauds waxwork bid
A Kingston graphic design student has launched an audacious bid to have a waxwork of himself showcased alongside those of the superstars featured at the Madame Tussauds museum in Baker…
Former KU students premiere short film commissioned by BBC Four and British Film Institute at BFI this month
Two former KU students made a short film which was be premiered at BFI Southbank yesterday. Ieuan Lewis and George Warren, were chosen out of 300 other applicants for the…
Former gang member and Kingston grad wins first pro boxing title
Gang member turned knockout sensation, Richard Riakporhe, skipped the brutality of the streets for the boxing ring and two years later, won his first professional title. The Kingston University graduate…
What’s on in Kingston this Christmas
Christmas has come early to Kingston this year and people have quickly put their festive hats on and moved from trick-or-treating to carolling. Here is everything you need to know…
Kingston’s racers qualify for national karting championships
Kingston qualified two teams for the premier university karting championship after a gruelling eight-race qualifying process in Northamptonshire on November 16.