Kingston Islamic Society oppose new Counter Terrorism Bill
Hanne Olsen
The Islamic Society at Kingston University has warned that Home Secretary Theresa May’s proposed measures to tackle extremism in the UK would be an attack on freedom of speech. The…
Referendum to introduce “campus officers” passed with 80 per cent majority
Priyanka Mogul
The referendum launched by the Student Union to change the way elected officers represent students has been passed with an 80 per cent majority ‘YES’ vote. KUSU has reported that…
Kingston business could benefit from mooring of Queen’s barge
Anthony Waterworth
The Queen’s Royal barge, the Gloriana, could be moored at Kingston from 2016, attracting profit to businesses in the Royal Borough if the agreement goes ahead. If Kingston is selected,…
London student experience: Torn between expensive and exciting
Paula Munteanu
Ranked the third best city for students in 2015 by QS, London dropped one position from last year, surpassed by Melbourne and Paris. With its prestigious universities, famed museums with…
Students seek sex education through pornography
Matilda Sturley
Over half of UK students seek out sex education in pornography, according to an NUS study. The National Union of Students conducted a study of more than 2,500 students. The…
Kingston receive third class ranking for environmental and sustainability practices
Kingston University have ranked poorly in People & Planet’s University League, a table that ranks UK universities by their environmental and ethical performance. Kingston has scored 108 out of the…
Situationship: the twilight zone between dating and a relationship
Ilona Mosejeva
“The place where our strange relationship stood had no frames nor rules. I woke up next to him, we had the most peaceful and comfortable breakfast. The most natural goodbye…
Kingston clubs have no plans to introduce breathalyser
Kingston clubs said they have no plans to introduce the breathalyser test that might roll out across six boroughs in the capital and could deny entry to drunken party-goers. A…
Lush abandons plans to sponsor Kingston fashion show over use of fur
Green UK cosmetics company Lush has pulled out of talks to sponsor the KU fashion show over students’ use of fur. The company is famously known for its policies against…
Kingston University fashion show reignites debate on fur
The use of fur in the final year fashion showcase has made Lush pull their sponsorship, re-igniting a fierce debate. So in the UK in 2015, why is fur really…