KU Big Read Shortlist for next year revealed
Torjus Roberg
The shortlist of nominees for Kingston’s Big Read project for next academic year has been announced and will feature the books The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Little Fires Everywhere,…
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KU’s Lacrosse team win LGBT+ photo competition
Aimee Wilson
KU’S lacrosse team won the best rainbow laces photo competition to raise awareness for LGBT+ History Month and Stonewall UK.
KU students on why they would (or wouldn’t) take on unpaid internships
Hannah Roberts
As students, we often hear horror stories about unpaid internships, all the while being encouraged to go and do one for ourselves.
Kingston’s Banquet Records ditches plastic
Sarah Tulloch
BANQUET Records has introduced reusable cotton tote bags with their “No More Plastic Bags” campaign.
Students should receive grants to help them live closer to university, report recommends
Greg Potts
Students from less affluent backgrounds should receive more financial support to stop them having to commute to university, a report from the Sutton Trust released on February 15 recommended.
FASS closure creates uncertainty for KU staff
Melissa Moody
The closure of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is not for financial reasons, the dean claimed in a meeting with staff.
Kingston Cribs: Best and worst student houses – Episode 1
Catch episode 1 of The River’s new series – Kingston Cribs – showcasing the best and worst student houses in Kingston. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates in…
Kingston Cougars win Championship title to secure promotion back to the Premiership
Nathan Thomas
Kingston University’s American Football team have earned a league title after losing only one game all season.
Empty KBH bedrooms could cost KU over £500,000 this year
Empty bedrooms at the Kingston Bridge House (KBH) halls of residence could be costing Kingston University over half a million pounds this year, despite extensive refurbishments being made to the…
Student elections: nothing more than playground politics
You may have noticed the annoying amount of posters in the hallways at your campus. You might even have a couple of friends who have shared pictures of manifestos on…