KU Somali Society collects hijabs and abayas for women in Syria
The KU Somali Society started a collection campaign of hijabs and abayas for women in need in a Syrian refugee camp. The society is collecting scarves and abayas, a...
Refugees in Syria thank Kingston students for funds raised
Kingston University’s Politics Society and United Nations Society teamed up in December 2014 to hold a fundraiser for the displaced members of the Kurdish city...
KU Islamic Society raises £18k for Syrian refugees
In just five days ISOC raised £18,000 to build a village for Syria’s orphans and widows
Caught in the crossfire
Tatiana Dias and Hanette Ibrahim spoke with two KU students who shared their disheartening experiences during their summer in Egypt.
KU Syrian students wonder where their hardship funds are
Students from Syria are fighting for financial support during the current conflict in their home country.
Government urging universities to defer fees for Syrian students
Kingston’s Syrian students welcomed the news that the Government is urging universities to waive their fees.
Syrian KU student fears going home
Being able to walk down the street is a luxury for Syrian student, Amer Labania.Caroline BursellThat hated lecture, the countless essays, a robe at graduation and...
KU students report back from the Arab revolutions in Syria, Egypt and Libya
Dictators who had their countries in iron grips for decades saw their power overturned in weeks. Civilians chanted, protested and faught for their right to freedom and democracy.
By Ghada Al-Hamoud and Rima Al-Hamoud