Editor-in-Chief Dan Townend leaves The River after 13 years
Steph Spyropoulou
Although the names of KU’s journalism students always end up in the paper, there has been one name behind it all – Editor-in-Chief Dan Townend.
Student Elections 2020: Feisal Haji and other officers re-elected in elections which saw voter numbers double last year’s elections
Will Sawyer
Student Union President Feisal Haji was re-elected at last week’s student elections, which saw voter numbers double that of last year.This year’s elections saw 2,158 unique voters – double the…
Kingston University alumna hospitalised over coronavirus fear
Stefania Dall'armi
A former Kingston University student has been hospitalised after she came back from Italy with symptoms similar to the new Covid-19 virus.
From trash to treasure – how one Kingston University student is creating recycled jewellery to combat environmental issues
Matt Perry
A Kingston University student has started a side business selling jewellery solely made from recyclable materials.
The frustrations of being left-handed in a right-handed world
Nicole M Pihan
Does being left-handed come at a price? Nicole Pihan uncovers the myths and truths around being left-handed and how lefties are not feeling left out.
Radioactive: A lazy portrayal of Marie Curie
Catherine F Poole
For a woman who made such a massive impact in science, why was Marie Curie’s own story and her scientific achievements not good enough to focus on alone?At a time…
Kingston University media skills student uses rare condition as inspiration
Millie A Turner
Craniosynostosis is a rare genetic condition, Gabrielle Nowell tells The River about how this condition impacts her daily and future life.
Missing KU student found ‘well’, says mum
The mother of missing KU student Ciaran Caulfield said he has been found and is “well”.
Fantasy Island Review: Is this just Fantasy?
Sarangi Anasa Sharmila Anand
1/5 Stars Fantasy Island falls short in scares and suspense after trying to present itself as a combination of horror and thriller.
One giant leap for woman-kind – women need more confidence to know their value
Samira Ahmed won her case against the BBC and will be paid £700,000 to make up the for the difference in her salary, which she was convinced she deserved. And…