The process of gaining relevant work experience as a student or graduate often hinges on a sly bit of nepotism – …
Stop talking stigma, start talking mental health
Since coming to the UK, I have heard people talk about the stigma attached to mental illness. There are charities …
Kingston School of Arts celebrates 140 years
This week, Kingston University celebrated the history of Kingston School of Arts in a series of exhibitions and events that …
Review: It Follows
4/5 Stars It Follows was the breakout film from the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, labelled the “metaphorical coming-of-age” at its …
MOBO award winner Akala astounds Kingston crowd
Renowned rapper and MOBO award winner Akala impressed the many KU students who turned up to his lecture on African history …
Kingston graduate Ruby McGregor-Smith denies allegations of malpractice
A Kingston graduate who is boss of one of the UK’s biggest firms has hit back at claims her company …
KU students are rejecting ‘smart drug’ trend
Written by Elizabeth Stromme and Patrick Mills Kingston students are the exception to nationwide trends of using performance-enhancing drugs at university, …
KUSU Women’s Officer resigns after allegations of bullying
Written by Tonje Odegard and Elizabeth Stromme Kingston University Students’ Union Women’s Officer Allison Taylor has quit, saying she feels …
Ex-student Hannah Gale talks to The River about her blogging success
Kingston University alumni Hannah Gale has taken her journalistic career to the next level. Having graduated in 2011 in the …
Judgement day for men’s rugby
The men’s rugby team are building up to a must win game at home to Portsmouth on Wednesday in order …