Tag: Norway
Why waste our time on the Royal Family?
Hear ye, hear ye! Members of the Royal family have come to Norway… Who cares?
Jump on the snus-bandwagon?
They come in different shapes, colours, tastes and sizes. They might be a relief for someone who has just gotten back from the gym or the dinner table. They might be a long-awaited reward during [more…]
Kingston lecturer’s work named ‘Best Building of 2014’
Head of Architecture at Kingston University, Daniel Rosbottom has had his work in Norway named ‘Best Building of 2014’ by Architects Journal (AJ). The building, designed by DRDH Architects where Mr Rosbottom is one of the companies director, located in Bodø, Norway. Oliver Wainwright, The [more…]
Norwegian students’ money struggle
As a Norwegian student in the UK my wallet is looking a bit slim right now. Due to a decline in oil prices our currency, the Norwegian krone (NOK), is struggling. Especially against the US [more…]
Kingston University’s Norwegian students thousands of pounds worse off after Krone collapse
Hundreds of Norwegian KU students have been left thousands of pounds worse off because the weak exchange rate of the Krone is cutting the value of their student loans. The current six year low in oil [more…]
The Zellweger effect: is she trying to erase her Norwegian roots?
The Daily Mail ran a story on their website regarding the recent changes in Renee Zellweger’s appearance that have been the latest gossip surrounding the celebrity world. She appears to have made some drastic changes [more…]
KU student’s extreme commuting
KU student commutes every week from Norway
KU graduate becomes first Muslim minister
Kingston graduate Hadia Tajik has been made Culture Minister of Norway. Ingvild Olaussen Former KU student Hadia Tajik created history when she became Norway’s new Culture Minister, setting a milestone as the first Muslim cabinet [more…]
Kingston through the eyes of an international fresher
Kingston is one of the UK’s most ethnically diverse universities, hosting students from over 150 countries, some of whom pay over £11,000 in fees every year to study here. Ingvild Olaussen Elizabeth Strømme, a 19-year-old [more…]
