What is Section 28?
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government, stated that a local authority “shall not promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of…
Liveblog - Celebrating LGBT History Month
Charlie Evans
Good morning KU community and welcome to our live blog covering LGBT History Month. We’ll be honouring famous figures, exploring history and you can test your knowledge in our quiz.…
What does the ‘A’ stand for?
Leah Kellman
Most people think that the A in LGBTQIA+ stands for ally, but it stands for some of the more overlooked queer communities: asexuals, aromantics and agender. What is asexuality? Asexuality…
Kingston air pollution: ‘We must act fast’
Georgia L Howell
Kingston’s air pollution has been rising rapidly since the beginning of the year and last month hit level 10 – the highest level there is on the government’s air pollution…
How to enjoy Valentine’s day in London on a budget
Jude Currie
London is infamous for being an expensive city, ready to drain your bank account. This isn’t totally untrue, however, you can go out and have a top Valentine’s for very…
Cultural traditions to celebrate love
Acacia Liu
February 14 marks a day of celebration for couples and lovers from all around the world. Valentine’s day originates from the Saint Valentine feast day celebration in ancient Rome. It…
Film favourites to watch this Valentine’s Day
Munir Sulaiman
Get cosy on the sofa for a night in with some romantic classics both old and new. Yesterday (2019) A romantic musical starring Himesh Patel and Lily James, this film…
Whether single or in a relationship you still celebrate this February
Elizaveta Shchigireva
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we need to remember that for some it can be a difficult time. Valentine’s focuses on romantic relationships but the idea of self-love iscompletely forgotten. The…
Wet Leg star wears corset created by KU fashion student
Kingston University BA Fashion student, Kitty Ellis has designed a corset for Hester Chambers who is one half of the British indie rock band, Wet Leg. Wet Leg showcased their…
Why are female celebrities criticised for changing romantic partners?
Celebrity dating life has always been a hot topic in the media because of the public’s fascination with the lives of famous people and the impact they have on society.…