‘Lad culture’ common at KU
River Reporter
Have you ever experienced sexism while at university? A new River survey reveals that 75 per cent of KU students have. Cerys Traylor A recent survey by The River has…
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Do you really need make-up to keep your man?
The River investigates why KU women are so scared to let the men in their life see them without make-up. Kaia Tufetland With the media focusing on how to look…
KU gospel singer: “Do what you love”
Arinola Nnatuanya, a KU graduate, gives us a glimpse into her life in music and tells us it is never too late to follow your dreams. Alessandro Iacovangelo MA music…
Poor CCTV turns Penryhn Road library into hotspot for thieves
Students have claimed that the poor quality of the CCTV cameras in Penrhyn Road library is making it a hotspot for thieves. Ryan Rocastle A series of laptops and other…
KU graduate nominated for Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize
A KU graduate and author has been nominated for a top children’s book prize, despite being dyslexic. Harriet Westcott Frann Preston-Gannon, who studied illustration and animation at Kingston University, has…
KU weightlifter challenges stereotypes as she aims for Rio
You would be forgiven for thinking that weightlifting is just a sport for huge, muscle bound, Eastern European men. Marc Williams But, Kingston student Shila Panjavi is challenging these stereotypes…
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 survey, conducted by Slow Food…
KU lecturer challenges conventions with new comic book
She’s averagely pretty, she lives in a shared house, she studies, she doesn’t have any special abilities just her extraordinary intelligence. Emma Piercy She might sound like the quintessential female…
Kingston employee in the dock over dozens of missing University phones
A former KU employee has appeared in court, accused of stealing more than 70 mobile phones. Sofia Capel Christopher Kelly, 37, is alleged to have stolen 76 mobile phones, including…
Tributes flood in for ‘larger than life’ KU academic director who died
KU academic will be sadly missed by many. Cerys Traylor Ian Noble, academic director in communication design at Kingston University, professional graphic designer and author has died. Mr Noble, who…