Meet your student officers for 2023/24
Yaasmiin Hassan
The student officers for the Union of Kingston Students have been chosen by you to serve as your representatives during your university journey. They make decisions that impact your time…
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Kingston University join global climate change effort after COP28 conference
Lillian Cowdery
Kingston University has shown its involvement in the climate change initiative following the COP28 conference. The University has installed climate stripes on the Town House building steps in Penrhyn Road…
The secretive church that’s targeting students in Kingston
Hermione Marszalek
Last year, Jane (not her real name), was approached by two members of a secretive church outside of the Penrhyn Road campus. They were equipped with an annotated Bible, a…
On October 20 we wear red: Celebrating Black History Month at KU
Anize Keers
Students and staff of Kingston University will be decked out in red, on October 20, as part of an anti-racism initiative. Chris Duffy from Show Racism the Red Card explained…
Start of term hit by five day strike
Maurizio Kayonjo
The University and College Union (UCU) kicked off the new academic year with a five day strike. The strike from September 25 to 29 included Kingston University and 135 other…
Why is gonorrhoea on the rise? KU students give their views
Grace Hunt
Students are being urged to practice safe sex after a 50% increase in gonorrhoea cases in the past year, according to the UK Health Security Agency. Diagnoses peaked at 82,592…
Fly-tipping complaints from Kingston residents increase
William De Sousa
Kingston residents have complained about the amount of rubbish being dumped illegally in the area. There has been a notable increase in fly-tipping with the total number of incidents reaching…
Famous ex-students that attended Kingston
Leah Kellman
Kingston University offers a creative and diverse community that allows students to flourish, so it will not be too much of a shock to hear about some of the famous…
How useful is the National Student Survey when choosing where to study?
Wincent Hein
The National Student Survey (NSS) has returned asking final-year students across the country about their university experience. The survey is commissioned by the Office for Students and is there for…
RugNet raises £400+ at charity event
Kingston University’s Rugby and Netball team came together to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. The event saw the KU men’s rugby team play netball, whilst the netball team played…