On the morning of Eid, a third-year finance student Jopija Srikanthan was getting ready to email her lecturer that she couldn’t attend her exam purely because of her faith.
1 in 10 KU students drop out
Almost 10% of KU’s full-time students have dropped out in the last 5 years, according to a FOI request.
A further 13% of the university’s part-time students since 2019/2020 have also not completed their course.
LGBT History Month 2026 – There’s no LGB without the T
“There’s no LGB without the T” Labour MP Nadia Whittome previously said during a parliamentary debate on the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. It’s shocking that such an obvious statement needs to be said, yet the divide within the community, let alone the country, is blatant.
Love songs and hot takes in KU’s R&B Survey
Love is in the air as people around the world prepare for Valentine’s Day. Of course, the most romantic day of the year calls for that perfect soundtrack, and R&B is the ideal genre thanks to its timeless, melodious vocals that really tug at the heartstrings and mesmerise the listener.
Storybook love vs real love: Does ‘happy ever after’ exist outside of fairytales?
Happy Ever After, for the longest time, was understood as a romantic plot device that would wrap up stories. That perception and understanding of happily ever after has been framed by media, from …
Surviving off of side hustles: Kingston students are turning to side hustles to stay afloat
Kingston students are turning to side hustles as part-time jobs fail to cover rent.
Popular self-made businesses, such as renting cars or baking cakes, that people may start as a hobby or, for students, as a necessity to help cover daily expenses like rent, food, and bills while studying.
Fasting far from home: how international students participate in Ramadan
Imagine going from breaking your fast surrounded by family at your grandmother’s cosy home to late-night cooking in your shared kitchen after a day full of lectures. University, at the best of times, can be difficult; but the transition for Muslim international students during the holy month of Ramadan can feel very lonely.
MSc graduate claims ‘hidden’ DBS requirement ruined forensic career prospects
A Kingston University Forensic Science MSc graduate has turned to publishing after she was unable to get a job in her industry.
Is TV making a comeback?
Sitting down to watch the telly is a practice almost every family can relate to, but it is no secret that traditional broadcast TV has seen …
KU launches Art Exhibition for Lunar New Year
Studio KT1 is back for a third year with their annual Lunar New Year Art Exhibition, held at Cass Art’s Kingston Art Space. Introspective Currents features fine art in different mediums from 15 East Asian and Southeast Asian KU students and graduates. …