Revived Mental Health and Wellbeing Society flourishes
Emily S Kimber
Interest in the revived Mental Health and Wellbeing society has surged with over 50 new members in the first two weeks. The society, which lay dormant for around two years,…
Scandinavian pottery, colourful knits and comfortable underwear: Three sustainable businesses to support in 2022
Nora Marie Vatland
With Valentine’s day less than a weekend away, you might be looking to gift your loved ones or find a way to treat yourself. However, February 14, in many ways…
Five books you should be reading for LGBT+ History Month
Martine A Hess
Throughout time, many have turned to writing to express the trials and tribulations of being queer. Even greater are the numbers of those turning to such literature for affirmation. However,…
KU celebrates LGBT+ History Month
Ella Devereux
Kingston University has created a line-up of events in support of LGBT+ History Month. Throughout February, the LGBT+ Campaign Committee at KU have organised events for both staff and students,…
Kingston to take hit as energy prices set to soar
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Kingston upon Thames is set to be one of the boroughs worst affected by the rise in the energy bills when the price cap increases, hitting households on standard tariffs.…
Student loan repayment rise adds to budget woes
Jamelia S Brown
KU students graduating this year will face increased loan repayments due to the government freezing the repayment salary threshold. This will leave graduates, who are earning above the student loan…
Tinnitus Awareness Week raises the profile of a hidden disability
Melissa I Okoroafor
Tinnitus affects millions of people around the world, but it is a topic rarely spoken about. It affects 15 to 20 per cent of people and is most often experienced…
KU student to walk 10 miles in support of Lonely Children
Malin Lervaag
KU Pharmacology student Hooreen Ahmad will be walking 10 miles in support of the UK based charity Lonely Orphan this weekend. The walk will start at East London Mosque at…
International day of Women and Girls in Science: Underrepresentation still an issue
Elijah Cruz
February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the critical role women play in the scientific sphere. It is a…
Is dating doomed?
Dating is undoubtedly difficult, but as humans, it is natural for us to fantasise about meeting our soul mates and establishing an unbreakable bond. For years, the notion of finding…