Kingston kayaker ‘breaking and entering’
Anthony Waterworth
A KU kayaker had his club keys confiscated for ‘breaking and entering’ the Albany Canoe and Sailing Centre in Kingston in order to aid his club. Chris Fox, KU Kayak…
‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’ Review
Ruby Mckenzie
Mixtape, album, whatever you want to call it, Drake’s latest surprise release is subtle, raw and secures his place as one of the best rappers to date. Bold statement, I…
Kingston University and KUSU criticised for limits on free speech
Bauke Schram
Additional reporting by Chris Jutting Kingston University and its Students’ Union (KUSU) have been criticised over their alleged limits on free speech by freedom of speech campaigners. A ranking of…
A new cereal bar has opened in Kingston town centre
Matilda Sturley
A new cult café serving as many different cereals as you can imagine has arrived in Kingston’s town centre. If you fancy your breakfast the hipster way, The Cereal Bar…
Kingston academic was given £270,000 grant by the British Heart Foundation to research heart failure
A Kingston University academic has been awarded more than £270,000 by the British Heart Foundation to continue research into the causes of heart failure. Dr Andrew Snabaitis was given the…
Stop talking stigma, start talking mental health
Sofia Delgado
Since coming to the UK, I have heard people talk about the stigma attached to mental illness. There are charities committed to the cause, awareness weeks hosted by unnervingly cheerful…
Kingston School of Arts celebrates 140 years
Caroline Svinsholt Raanes
This week, Kingston University celebrated the history of Kingston School of Arts in a series of exhibitions and events that marked the 140th anniversary of the first art classes ever…
Review: It Follows
Hanne Olsen
4/5 Stars It Follows was the breakout film from the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, labelled the “metaphorical coming-of-age” at its world premiere. Based in the suburbs of Detroit, the…
MOBO award winner Akala astounds Kingston crowd
Joe Barclay
Renowned rapper and MOBO award winner Akala impressed the many KU students who turned up to his lecture on African history on Tuesday evening. The lecture titled ‘Africa in History’…
Unpaid Internships: A farcical way to start working life
The process of gaining relevant work experience as a student or graduate often hinges on a sly bit of nepotism – sending the cover letter to end all cover letters…