YOU choose the next Big Read, says Vice Chancellor
Alexandra Pedersen
VC Professor Julius Weinberg has said that the book chosen for this year’s Big Read projects was his idea, after criticism that it did not represent the life of many…
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Kingston University students learn about asexuality
Eline Rilda
Internationally renowned activists taught Kingston University students about asexuality last week, a sexual orientation that is often misunderstood. Guest speakers and activists Lea Uva, Katie and Diego Maco talked about…
Student overcame depression and anxiety at Kingston University
Hanne Olsen
Chloe Francesca Metzger was 11 when the bullying started, leading to years of depression and anxiety. Hanne Olsen sat down with her to learn how she turned everything around at…
Over 100 Kingston students look for a sugar daddy to pay for their degree
Priyanka Mogul
Kingston is one of the top five universities in the UK for students who have signed up to sugar daddy agencies, according to a leading dating website. Research by Seeking…
Kingston students spend the night on the streets to raise awareness about homelessness
As UK homelessness figures rise once again, a group of KU students will spend a night out in the cold to raise awareness about the situation. This week, on March…
Kingston University and KUSU criticised for limits on free speech
Bauke Schram
Additional reporting by Chris Jutting Kingston University and its Students’ Union (KUSU) have been criticised over their alleged limits on free speech by freedom of speech campaigners. A ranking of…
Review: It Follows
4/5 Stars It Follows was the breakout film from the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, labelled the “metaphorical coming-of-age” at its world premiere. Based in the suburbs of Detroit, the…
MOBO award winner Akala astounds Kingston crowd
Joe Barclay
Renowned rapper and MOBO award winner Akala impressed the many KU students who turned up to his lecture on African history on Tuesday evening. The lecture titled ‘Africa in History’…
Kingston graduate Ruby McGregor-Smith denies allegations of malpractice
Martine Meland
A Kingston graduate who is boss of one of the UK’s biggest firms has hit back at claims her company “victimised trade unions” and is responsible for unethical practices at…
KU students are rejecting ‘smart drug’ trend
Elizabeth Stromme
Written by Elizabeth Stromme and Patrick Mills Kingston students are the exception to nationwide trends of using performance-enhancing drugs at university, a survey has shown. Research done by The River…