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
Rodayna Raydan
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…
Ten Instagram accounts you should be following
Ida Lillebo
Instagram is the perfect place for both inspiration and procrastination. With over one billion active users, there is no shortage of accounts out there for you to follow. To make…
A winter wonderland at last
Last year’s Winter Wonderland had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 and Christmas was spent under tier restrictions, so yesterday’s snow not only brightened up the streets but also our…
Stop and search: Criminology lecturer ‘worried’ about new app
Alex Pivin
A Kingston University criminology lecturer has shared his concern about a new stop and search app designed to deescalate conflict between police and the community in London. The app, Legal…