Top five ways to stay fit during lockdown
Lewis Halliday
Whether you play for one of Kingston University’s sports clubs and have had your season cancelled or you just want to stay active, this list will provide you with the…
International students in the UK are relying on food banks
Rodayna Raydan
International students in the UK are facing serious financial hardship with some using food banks after finding themselves jobless during the pandemic. Charities have revealed students from relatively poor backgrounds…
What is the future for KU sport?
Coronavirus regulations were introduced in the UK back in March last year, and those restrictions meant the instant cancellation of all British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. Ten months…
Kingstonian Supporters’ Club keeping fans connected
Daniel Nuttman
During the coronavirus pandemic, fans of sports teams in England have, for the most part, not been able to watch live sport in person. Football fans have been unable to…
Students react to possibility of lecturers strike
Ashley Bautista Domingo
The University and College Union has warned of possible strike action by lecturers across the country if they are forced to go back to face-to-face teaching when they don’t feel…
Combined Counties League interested in continuing season
The Combined Counties Football League is interested in continuing the season after the lockdown, although this may not be possible if the FA decide to cancel the current season. The…
Five top podcasts for students
Emily Walker
Podcasts have become increasingly popular, especially since lockdown began, so the River has compiled a list of the best podcasts for students. TED Talks Education The podcast began in 2011…
Covid-19 testing ‘one of the most calming jobs I had’
Laurynas Puikys
A Kingston University graduate says working at the university’s coronavirus testing site is a “calming job” and finds it “relaxing” thanks to the implemented safety measures. KU alumna in Business…
It’s a Sin: Powerful drama centering on the AIDS crisis
Tyla Connor
Russell T Davies’ new powerful and educational drama, It’s a Sin, addresses the effects of the Aids crisis on the gay community. The Channel 4 drama follows the lives of…
Digital poverty could lead to ‘lost generation’ of university students
Higher education bodies have expressed their concern that little has been done by the government to ensure university students have access to digital devices for online learning. A group of…