At Kingston, we have a huge proportion of students that commute every day to university – over 50% of students …
Parents struggle to support their children at university
As the cost of living rises, parents now struggle even more with the pressures and strains to support their children …
The best student bank accounts in 2024
When choosing the right bank account, it is important to understand what the bank account’s overdraft policy is. An overdraft …
The best discounts in Kingston: a student’s guide
Photo: Amer Ghazzal, Shutterstock Kingston has a wide variety of stores that offer great value discounts to students. From luxury …
The UK’s technical recession explained
The UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023 as GPD dropped by 0.3% between September and …
How financial stress impacts the mental well-being of university students
The connection between debt and mental health is a pressing issue facing university students. While your time at university should …
The River News roundup podcast
Three Kingston University students discuss all the biggest stories from the latest edition of The River newspaper. From questions about …
Should tuition fees be scrapped?
Oh, to be a student before 1998 when attending university was free of charge. Instead, full-time students in England studying …
Days out on a budget
Being a student in a London city can be very expensive when TfL is £20 on its own. We have …
Liveblog - Student Debt
Welcome to the River’s live blog about student debt, where we’ll be discussing the impact of struggling with your finances …