Diary of a self-isolate: Week two
Bex Eastwell
If you haven’t already read ‘Week one’ you can read it here. Day eight: Friday I was rushing around like a headless chicken trying to meet several deadlines before a…
Kingston University responds after Union complaints
Daniel Nuttman
Kingston University have insisted they have followed “all government guidance” after it was revealed recently that staff members represented by the University and College Union had voiced concerns about the…
Educator of the Year: ‘I absolutely love working at Kingston University’
Laurynas Puikys
Senior Lecturer in Children’s Nursing, Zoe Clark, has won the Educator of the Year award at the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards 2020. In a virtual ceremony held last Tuesday,…
From Buttons to Hollywood: Paul Don Smith dedicates latest work to his dog
If you have ever walked around Brick Lane or the Shoreditch area, you have probably seen the work of one of London’s most prolific street artists, Paul Don Smith. Chasing…
Chinese students have mixed reaction to China’s bid for carbon neutrality
Alex Pivin
Chinese students at Kingston University have welcomed China’s pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2060 but believe 40 years is not enough to achieve this goal. The President of China, Xi…
Breast Cancer in men #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Emily Walker
Not a lot of men are aware that they can develop breast cancer but although rare, around 370 men are diagnosed every year. The most common age for men to…
Disabled student denied adapted room after Seething Wells reburbishment
Dom Maltby
A disabled student at Kingston University has been denied a disability-adapted room in the newly refurbished Seething Wells halls that are expected to be complete this January. Kingston students were…
Kingston University confirms 16 new coronavirus cases
Kingston University confirmed 16 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 50 this academic year. That total of 50 is one of the lowest numbers…
The five best horror movies to watch this Halloween
Niall Smith
With COVID-19, the rule of six social gathering limit and the tier system across the UK, many will be staying in this Halloween. Not to worry, River Online has rounded…
US Election: fears for the aftermath
The United States will have a civil war on its hands whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump wins the election this year. This is my prediction. A lot of American…