Image credits: Snabil Nadeem By Snabil Nadeem As the university term comes to an end, attendance at Kingston University is noticeably dropping, with many students choosing to stay at home instead of commuting to campus. While classrooms were busy during the start of the term, they are now looking much emptier, especially morning lectures. Results from a recent survey conducted on this issue found that 74% of students said that they attend fewer lectures towards the end of t

Photo Credit: Ed Us on Unsplash Students of colour at the University of Kent are “horrified” by the ongoing Meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and feel under-diagnosed. Denishaé Duffus and Blien Daniels are two students who have both been vaccinated, choosing to do so as soon as the outbreak started. Both Daniels and Duffus are black women who live near the main camps of the University of Kent and received varying levels of support when it came to meningitis. “I starte

image credits: Shutterstock By Snabil Nadeem Slough’s High Street was dramatically cleared on 17 January, marking the start of a long-awaited transformation project that aims to reshape the heart of the town into a vibrant neighbourhood of homes, shops and public spaces. The once-familiar High Street buildings are now gone, making way for a blueprint devised by developer Berkeley Homes that could take up to 14 years to complete. The plans — part of a wider regeneration of Sl

image: unsplash By Aliyah Goitome Residents in Edmonton green flats have faced ongoing problems with local school kids who deface and loiter in the flats, the problems have been going on for a while, but many residents notice a spike in antisocial behaviour and believe it is cased by the faulty doors in the building which have been left open on multiple occasions. Efforts have been made by the council to prevent the loitering by putting up signs warning trespassers that polic

image: unsplash By Aliyah Goitome Residents living near Edmonton Green have raised concerns about noise pollution linked to a pavilion built on the green in summer 2024. The pavilion was commissioned by Enfield Council and designed by Fisher Cheng Architects to create a dedicated community space for events and public gatherings. At the time of its construction, the project was presented as a positive addition to the town centre, aimed at encouraging community engagement and r

Photo: Frankie Cordoba via Unsplash Written by Purnoor Fatima Erica Song, a 20-year-old fine arts student, has started the university’s first ever pole dancing society, with the taster class taking place on 26 February 2026. For almost two decades, students at the university have tried starting a pole society however, Song was the first one to succeed by finding a studio, organising a committee and financially contributing to the entire thing herself as the student union wo

Image: Adobe Stock By Olivia Dias-Hall A group of Kingston University students have expressed frustration after a government petition calling for a Taco Bell to open in Kingston upon Thames was rejected, despite meeting the minimum publication requirements. The petition, titled 'Bring Taco Bell to Kingston upon Thames', was submitted earlier this year and had gathered the required five signatures. However, organisers say it was refused for reasons that remain unclear, leaving

Image: Adobe Stock By Olivia Dias-Hall A young woman from Gerrards Cross is facing a driving ban of up to two years after writing off two cars and accumulating 12 penalty points for speeding within just three years of passing her test. Stephanie Swainston, 21, is due to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court next month and could receive up to £10,000 in fines. The penalties follow four separate speeding incidents recorded across Buckinghamshire. Swainston passed her test i

Image: Unsplash By Alice Pewter Fairhill Medical Practice’s Kingston Hill branch faces growing concern after 2025 NHS survey results showed patient satisfaction falling to 63%, well below the national average of 75%. The drop comes despite higher, more stable satisfaction during the Covid years, with 84% of patients feeling satisfied with their overall experience at the practice in 2021, raising questions about the quality of care at the practice. Eve Davis, who attended

Image: Megan's By Alice Pewter Popular Surrey and London restaurant chain Megan's has advertised for staff for months despite rejecting experienced student applicants after unpaid trial shifts. Two 20-year-old students say they completed unpaid trial shifts serving customers alone at Megan’s in Surbiton, only to be declined jobs without explanation. Olivia Dias-Hall, a journalism student at Kingston University, completed a three-hour trial shift in March 2025 after applying t

Written by: Tiffany Okafor. Photocredit: Unsplash Kingston University has introduced several measures to support students who are neurodivergent. These include the sensory room, and the University's yearly Autism Week. Dipa Kamdar a Pharmacy Lecturer, at Kingston University was asked if she believed the University was inclusive. She said: “the Health and Disability team creates a Summary of Support Needs for neurodiverse students, and I think that's a positive thing, espec

Photo by: Michal Parzuchowski, Unsplash By Evie Steward A recent survey revealed that majority of students studying a vocational degree are left feeling unprepared for the workplace, despite being promised to have preparation and experience. The survey of 50 students across multiple universities and vocational pathways found that 77% feel their vocational degree is not adequately preparing them for future employment. Respondents pointed towards lack of work experience, guid

Photo by Berke City, Unsplash Written by Evie Steward The UK government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s has raised concerns that young people could secretly bypass the rules, putting safety and privacy at risk. The Online Safety Act 2023 already requires companies to take steps to stop children seeing harmful content. Several charities and groups, including the NSPCC, warn that a full ban could have “unintended consequences” and said existing child safety laws shoul

By: Anna Fortunata Gaspardo Photo by: Nathanael Desmeules/Unsplash Bicycle theft is effectively legal in Kingston, as a freedom of information request revealed just 1.3% of stolen bike cases have resulted in a charge. In the last five years 2,123 bikes have been reported stolen in Kingston – but only 27 cases led to offenders facing prosecution. “I have seen someone steal a bike, outside my old flat. Two people fully dressed in black came to steal an electric bike; I saw

By: Anna Fortunata Gaspardo Photo by: Maria Bobrova/Unsplash Bologna hosts one of the oldest and biggest universities of Europe with almost 100,000 students from all around the world and last year it scored third place in a national survey for the number of reported “street crimes” such as robbery, rape and violence. According to the ‘Gazzetta di Bologna’ with 6,000 reported crimes every 10,000 citizens the city comes right after Milan, Rome and Florence for the territory w

Written by Nimishka Mindfulness is more than just a buzzword; it's a powerful practice that can transform your daily experiences. In a world filled with distractions and constant demands on our attention, cultivating mindfulness can help us reconnect with ourselves and the present moment. This blog post will explore the significance of mindfulness, its benefits, and practical ways to incorporate it into your everyday life. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of b

Written by Nimishka This week, over 100 students lined up at the PR Campus hall for Kingston University's Food Hub pop-up. Students waited to grab groceries and snacks at a lower price than other local supermarkets. The volunteers at the pop-up event encouraged students to walk and talk to their friends as they quickly restocked items like fresh bread, fruit, frozen meals, and snacks that were clearly labelled. The Food Hub is operated by the Student Union, offering students

Photo: krakenimages via Unsplash Written by Purnoor Fatima A recent student-led survey at Kingston University shows that a majority of Journalism students believe women give stronger interviews than men, highlighting interesting gender differences in student reporting experiences across campus. Out of 11 respondents, 81.8% said they receive their best interviews from women compared to just 18.2% who favoured men, while 72% also felt that women appear more confident and will

Written by Anastasia Shamara In mid-November, a BBC undercover investigation exposed alarming failures in staff awareness. Journalists...

2 November 2024 - Nezar Boufrahi 3 in 4 students feel that AI is a threat to their course and their future employment. Image...