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11/03/2026

Fasting far from home: how international students participate in Ramadan

Imagine going from breaking your fast surrounded by family at your grandmother’s cosy home to late-night cooking in your shared kitchen after a day full of lectures. University, at the best of times, can be difficult; but the transition for Muslim international students during the holy month of Ramadan can feel very lonely.

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16/02/2022

What is it like to be young and religious in the modern era?

Having lived in a country that has very strong ties to religion, to then move to one where most people …

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17/12/2019

Have we lost the meaning of Christmas?

Christmas is around the corner and it is impossible to go unnoticed thanks to the dazzling neon lights.  It’s at …

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20/03/2019

Doomsday “cult” targets KU students on campus

A religious group described by experts as a “destructive cult” has been trying to recruit KU students.

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21/02/2015

Why you don’t have to be religious to fast for Lent

Deep down we all know that less is more, and the introspection induced by fasting will help rediscover that within …

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02/02/2015

The River tries: World Hijab Day

  “As soon as we walked out of the house and into Kingston town centre, I completely forgot I was …

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20/01/2015

Interfaith unity at Kingston University

Since the attack of the Charlie Hebdo staff on January 7, the slogan, “Je suis Charlie” has become a symbol …

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14/01/2015

KU students commemorate Charlie Hebdo victims

Students from Kingston University gathered at the SU bar at Knights Park on Tuesday night for a vigil to commemorate …

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13/01/2015

Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité: What does the Charie Hebdo attack mean for the future of French politics?

An one-million-people strong crowd headed by world leaders gathered in cities around France yesterday, united in grief at the attacks …

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31/10/2014

Jewish KU student denied place at Kingston street pastors

Kingston street pastors, who help students on nights out in Kingston, denied a KU student to join their team because …

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