The best student bank accounts in 2024
Hermione Marszalek
When choosing the right bank account, it is important to understand what the bank account’s overdraft policy is. An overdraft is when you withdraw more money than is currently in…
The best discounts in Kingston: a student’s guide
Natasha Sibanda
Photo: Amer Ghazzal, Shutterstock Kingston has a wide variety of stores that offer great value discounts to students. From luxury beauty items to products from local supermarkets, you can find…
The UK’s technical recession explained
Josh Smith
The UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023 as GPD dropped by 0.3% between September and December, it was announced on Thursday by the Office for…
How financial stress impacts the mental well-being of university students
Caterina Magnoni
The connection between debt and mental health is a pressing issue facing university students. While your time at university should be filled with the promise of building a brighter future,…
The River News roundup podcast
Grace Henley
Three Kingston University students discuss all the biggest stories from the latest edition of The River newspaper. From questions about why academic misconduct levels are high here at Kingston to…
Days out on a budget
Keita Gredzena
Being a student in a London city can be very expensive when TfL is £20 on its own. We have come up with a few ideas of how to spend…
Liveblog - Student Debt
Matthew Boardman
Welcome to the River’s live blog about student debt, where we’ll be discussing the impact of struggling with your finances whilst at university. We’ll also be offering some advice about…
UK student loan repayment: a step-by-step guide
Maurizio Kayonjo
Student loans are provided by the government to help students cover the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. Whilst that might seem straightforward they actually vary a lot depending…
The dangers of doing Gel X nails at home
Megan Kelly
While doing gel nails at home might seem simpler and cheaper than heading to the salon, there has been a steep rise in allergic reactions, according to the British Dermatology…
Should tuition fees be scrapped?
Oh, to be a student before 1998 when attending university was free of charge. Instead, full-time students in England studying a three-year-long course can rack up to £27,750 in tuition…