Dry January: How is KU coping?
Let’s face it, 2020 was probably one of the toughest years for students. For many, alcohol was used as an escape from mundane lockdown life....
Student uses dry January to put destructive drinking to bed
“At my worst I attacked my brother and really scared some of my friends, but it wasn’t until I failed university that I realised...
Warm autumn drinks for cold nights
November is rolling around with more harsh winds, pouring rain, and for most students: A stuffy nose, a bank balance we'd rather not look at,...
30,000 admissions because of alcohol in Kingston Hospital
Over 30,000 people were treated in Kingston Hospital between 2012 and 2013 for alcohol related issues, according to UK’s leading alcohol charity. The study by...
Will the rise in alcohol prices stop us drinking?
In the face of a rise in minimum alcohol pricing, is the drinking community really going to be affected?Ben StevensWe all know that students have...
New study shows typical food and drink spend for students
A typical student spends £20 a week on alcohol compared with only £10 spent on food, according to a new survey. Jada Guest The research...
Majority of KU students support a zero alcohol limit for young drivers
Half of UK motorists said they supported a zero alcohol limit for young drivers and KU students agree. Emma Piercy Of 2,000 UK motorists who...
Diary of a Kingston call girl.
A Kingston graduate tells her story of selling herself to help pay for her education.
By Emma Hooper
Does Kingston University have a problem with drugs?
Conviction of Kingston student for possession of cannabis raises questions for both students and staff at the university