‘He runs on carrots’: KU alumnus goes TikTok viral
Emily S Kimber
A KU alumnus has gone viral on TikTok with a video mocking frustrated car owners queuing at a Shell petrol station, while riding a horse, in Thames Ditton. Product and…
What Kingston has to offer
Naomi Grant
Getting to grips with Kingston, after a long year indoors, can be daunting for those that have just started university. Now that the hype of freshers’ week is over, do…
The River podcast: Episode 1, the pros and cons of living with other students
Chris Dudek
Fresh to university and living with other students? It is full of ups and downs, and we have some tips to help you to navigate the experience. In the first…
Five things to do this weekend
A quick 20-minute direct train journey from Kingston, or rather four Bohemian Rhapsodies, central London is host to a seemingly infinite number of events. However, with possibilities come choices and…
TikTok star goes viral for raging about Kingston Subway
Evie M Barrett
A TikTok influencer has gone viral with a video set in Subway on Clarence Street, Kingston, where he claims to have had the “most disappointing sub of all time”. The…
KU Freshers: Top tips from third-year students
Abby Lake
Third-year students at Kingston University have marked the start of the academic year by sharing their top tips on what they wish they had known as a fresher.
KU hockey back in full-swing
Ollie Auguste
Kingston University hockey teams are back in training after a year-long hiatus. Both the women’s and men’s squads were in action at Surbiton Hockey Club this week following a successful…
Freshers’ Week 2021: Kingston comes alive
Martine A Hess
After an academic year characterised by remote learning and few opportunities for in-person interactions, it could not have been more exciting to welcome both new and familiar faces to our…
Historic Kingston: a newcomer’s guide
Malin Lervaag
Kingston upon Thames is a vibrant and diverse borough in Greater London but it is also steeped in history. While some freshers might be interested to visit bars and explore…
KU student urges peers to join international fundraising mission
A KU student is recruiting fellow students for a charity fundraising trip to Colombia next summer. Third-year fine art & art history student Zoe Garlington, 22, is collaborating with adventure…