Assassinated Iranian General was “no hero” claim KU students
Matt Perry
Iranian students at Kingston have told The River that General Qasem Soleimani, the country’s military leader who was assassinated by the US, was no hero regarding the recent crisis which…
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The 7 best TV shows to look out for in 2020
The 2010s gave us some of the most iconic TV shows of all time. With the likes of Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad cementing themselves as some of the…
Give in Kingston this Christmas
Emily Hooper
Why not give at the most wonderful time of the year? There are many ways you can help many local vulnerable and unwell people enjoy themselves this Christmas. ‘Tis the…
Meet the women taking on the male-dominated course of engineering at KU
Morgane Roos-Carreira
“Are you lost? Textiles is upstairs.” That’s what an engineering teacher in college said to Renee Mae Lawati, 20, when she entered a classroom full of boys.
Looking to study film with a twist? Look no further than KU’s new Film Cultures degree
Eleanor Ideson
KU has introduced a degree in Film Cultures for the next academic year, which merges creative and theoretical study.
KU launches new online platform: KUextra
KU launched a new online platform this term to encourage students to participate in extra curriculum activities which could help them meet new people, network and build more skills.
KU officer felt ‘ending it all’ was only way to escape his loneliness and depression
Melina Pambou Sundfor
Since high school, he has struggled with depression and feeling invisible. Melina Pambou Sundfør talks to Patrick Tatarian about his loneliest hours and how his job as Roehampton Vale officer…
The Autumn Budget: a summary
Mason Howe
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the 2017 autumn budget. Here is The River’s pick of issues that matter most to students:
KU students reveal the worst Christmas presents they have ever received
Rebecca Difford-Smith
All I want for Christmas is…. Oh, not that
KU students spend savings while waiting for pay from university
KU students are using their savings to pay their rent after money owed by the university was delayed by the new finance system for work that was completed up to…