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Why afro hair discrimination is still a problem in the UK -
Hair is arguably one of the most important parts of Black culture with its rich history, the significant feeling of identity it brings and the way it can unite groups together.
However, something so natural as hair is still a point of discrimination for the Black community. Afro hair is often viewed as unprofessional in school and work environments and often you read a story on social media about a Black or mixed-race child being sent home from school because their natural or protective hairsty...
However, something so natural as hair is still a point of discrimination for the Black community. Afro hair is often viewed as unprofessional in school and work environments and often you read a story on social media about a Black or mixed-race child being sent home from school because their natural or protective hairsty...
Climate protests: action not disruption will get people onside
Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion are two climate change protest groups, infamous for causing disruption.
Last year, Insulate Britain became a household name when they disrupted the M25 and other busy areas in London, by stopping traffic and sometimes even glueing themselves to the road.
Their aims include ensuring that the government agrees to adequately insulate all social housing by 2025 and to creating a legally binding plan to make all houses low energy and low carbon by 2030.
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Last year, Insulate Britain became a household name when they disrupted the M25 and other busy areas in London, by stopping traffic and sometimes even glueing themselves to the road.
Their aims include ensuring that the government agrees to adequately insulate all social housing by 2025 and to creating a legally binding plan to make all houses low energy and low carbon by 2030.
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Campaign aims to stop universities silencing victims of sexual misconduct
The government has endorsed a campaign by Can’t Buy My Silence to end the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA’s) to silence victims in sexual harassment cases at universities.
An NDA is defined as a contract between two or more parties that prevents sensitive information from being shared.
Whilst they can prove to be useful when used correctly in instances such as copyright and trade secrets, their purpose can be misused in resolving misconduct which includes sexual harassment.
When used in
An NDA is defined as a contract between two or more parties that prevents sensitive information from being shared.
Whilst they can prove to be useful when used correctly in instances such as copyright and trade secrets, their purpose can be misused in resolving misconduct which includes sexual harassment.
When used in
Night-time transport options must improve
With the capital’s nightlife finally back in full swing after an 18-month disruption due to the pandemic, students could not be happier to get back to the clubs, arguably a key aspect of the university experience. But after the fun is finished, an all-important question arises, how am I going to get home?
As a woman, I always have to plan and calculate my route home and I am sure others can relate to the safety precautions I have to take.
If I am getting an Uber I do not think twice when I sha
As a woman, I always have to plan and calculate my route home and I am sure others can relate to the safety precautions I have to take.
If I am getting an Uber I do not think twice when I sha
KU students join #GirlsNightIn to conquer nightclub spiking fears
An increase in drink-spiking in nightclubs as well as reports of needle spiking has left KU students concerned about their safety on nights out.
KU radio station in production
KU is in the process of creating its own student-led radio station.
The station, based at Coombehurst House, Kingston Hill Campus, will use equipment such as mics, turntables and computers that have been donated by the music department.
The idea to create a radio station came from the introduction of a broadcasting module for BA music students.
Sarah Nichol, the lecturer who will manage the station, said: “It surprised me that KU didn’t have its own radio station, you can create so much cultu
The station, based at Coombehurst House, Kingston Hill Campus, will use equipment such as mics, turntables and computers that have been donated by the music department.
The idea to create a radio station came from the introduction of a broadcasting module for BA music students.
Sarah Nichol, the lecturer who will manage the station, said: “It surprised me that KU didn’t have its own radio station, you can create so much cultu
Kingston Hospital tops London maternity services
Kingston Hospital Trust’s maternity service has been rated the best performing in London by the Care Quality Commission’s National Maternity Survey 2021.
In the survey, 242 respondents rated their antenatal care, the experience of birth and postnatal care.
The response rate was 66 per cent, higher than the average trust response of 53 per cent.
Lisa Ncube, a KU nursing graduate who completed her training at Kingston Hospital, agrees with the praise the service has received.
“The first few we
In the survey, 242 respondents rated their antenatal care, the experience of birth and postnatal care.
The response rate was 66 per cent, higher than the average trust response of 53 per cent.
Lisa Ncube, a KU nursing graduate who completed her training at Kingston Hospital, agrees with the praise the service has received.
“The first few we
Student loan repayment rise adds to budget woes
KU students graduating this year will face increased loan repayments due to the government freezing the repayment salary threshold.
This will leave graduates, who are earning above the student loan repayment threshold of £27,295 paying around an extra £110 a year from April.
KU graduate Sabrina Juul is one of the many that will be affected by the rise in student loan repayment rates.
She said: “I don’t agree with the [increased repayment rates] I think education should be free for all.
“Incr
This will leave graduates, who are earning above the student loan repayment threshold of £27,295 paying around an extra £110 a year from April.
KU graduate Sabrina Juul is one of the many that will be affected by the rise in student loan repayment rates.
She said: “I don’t agree with the [increased repayment rates] I think education should be free for all.
“Incr
Why you should give PrettyLittleThing’s 99% off sale a miss this Black Friday
Black Friday is here again and with that consumerism is at an all-time high. Shoppers desperate to bag a deal in time for the festive season will flock to shopping centres but others may prefer to shop the sales online. Figures show that online shopping has surged during the pandemic especially during lockdowns when bricks and mortar stores were forced to close.
Online-only retailers have benefitted from this and online stores have overtaken high street clothing stores in sales. One of those st
Online-only retailers have benefitted from this and online stores have overtaken high street clothing stores in sales. One of those st
Have social media influencers distorted our idea of what bodies should look like?
The world of social media influencing has boomed. A career that didn’t even exist a decade ago is now unavoidable on a daily basis, whether you’re scrolling through Instagram, reading the news or keeping up with the latest trends.
There is now an influencer for every aspect of your life, whether you might need inspiration or advice: lifestyle, fashion, gym. Their specialism is broad but one thing remains strikingly similar.
The Instagram influencer ‘look’: think big lips, small nose, slim fram
There is now an influencer for every aspect of your life, whether you might need inspiration or advice: lifestyle, fashion, gym. Their specialism is broad but one thing remains strikingly similar.
The Instagram influencer ‘look’: think big lips, small nose, slim fram
Why were university students ignored during the pandemic?
With the Plan B restrictions such as mask-wearing and Covid passports being scrapped in England tomorrow, life may start to look a bit more normal.
It’s hard to remember that this time last year the UK was under strict lockdown with non-essential retail, hospitality and schools closed.
Watching the regular announcements that Boris made, teenagers and young adults across the UK listened for any updates about the future of their education.
However, there was one recurring issue, why were studen
It’s hard to remember that this time last year the UK was under strict lockdown with non-essential retail, hospitality and schools closed.
Watching the regular announcements that Boris made, teenagers and young adults across the UK listened for any updates about the future of their education.
However, there was one recurring issue, why were studen
South Western Railway's reduced timetable brings disruption to KU students
South Western Railway (SWR) has been operating on a temporary reduced timetable since January 17, impacting thousands of commuting KU students.
The affected routes include the Waterloo to Alton and Waterloo to Basingstoke services which are being reduced to hourly. Both stop at Surbiton which is the closest train station to the University’s Penrhyn Road and Knights’ Park campuses.
Communication and Graphic Design student, Ariana Ares is one of the many commuting students whose journey will be
The affected routes include the Waterloo to Alton and Waterloo to Basingstoke services which are being reduced to hourly. Both stop at Surbiton which is the closest train station to the University’s Penrhyn Road and Knights’ Park campuses.
Communication and Graphic Design student, Ariana Ares is one of the many commuting students whose journey will be
Veganuary 2022: How to reduce your animal product intake
Veganuary is an annual challenge which encourages people to give up animal products such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy for the month of January.
This is a popular resolution for many as just under a third of Brits plan to cut down on their meat intake and improve their diet in 2022.
Launched by the Veganuary charity in 2014, the campaign hit an all-time high sign-up figure of 580,000 in 2021.
The challenge is branded as a success as 85 per cent of participants plan to make permanent changes t
This is a popular resolution for many as just under a third of Brits plan to cut down on their meat intake and improve their diet in 2022.
Launched by the Veganuary charity in 2014, the campaign hit an all-time high sign-up figure of 580,000 in 2021.
The challenge is branded as a success as 85 per cent of participants plan to make permanent changes t
The history of KU in photos
As 2021 draws to an end and the second academic term is fast approaching, we can reflect on the year that KU has had.
Welcoming students back to campus after a year of online learning due to the pandemic and the long-awaited opening of Town House, which recently won a Stirling prize, have been 2021’s highlights.
But have you ever considered what the university’s past achievements and memorable moments have been? Looking through old photo archives, we have compiled some images of KU throughout
Welcoming students back to campus after a year of online learning due to the pandemic and the long-awaited opening of Town House, which recently won a Stirling prize, have been 2021’s highlights.
But have you ever considered what the university’s past achievements and memorable moments have been? Looking through old photo archives, we have compiled some images of KU throughout
Are KU students willing to have a meat-free Christmas?
With Christmas only a few weekends away, many have already started
preparing for the festive season.
High on the priority list is planning and preparing the long-awaited Christmas meal with all the trimmings: potatoes, pigs in blankets and Brussels sprouts – for those that enjoy them.
However, could you imagine a Christmas dinner without the main feature, a turkey?
Last month British farmers warned of a turkey shortage due to a lack of
staff available to meet the astronomical December deman
preparing for the festive season.
High on the priority list is planning and preparing the long-awaited Christmas meal with all the trimmings: potatoes, pigs in blankets and Brussels sprouts – for those that enjoy them.
However, could you imagine a Christmas dinner without the main feature, a turkey?
Last month British farmers warned of a turkey shortage due to a lack of
staff available to meet the astronomical December deman
Declan McKenna performs sold out show in Kingston
Declan McKenna’s sold out semi-acoustic show was hosted by Banquet
Records at Przym Kingston and fans waited eagerly to see their
favourite artist perform.
Records at Przym Kingston and fans waited eagerly to see their
favourite artist perform.
How to get a better night's sleep
With exam season fast approaching, pulling all-nighters and staying up late to complete assignments is tempting – but at what cost to our health?
The National Sleep Foundation advise that healthy adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep a night but according to the NHS one in three of us suffer from poor sleep.
Sleep is just as important as eating a healthy and balanced diet and a lack of it can affect your physical as well as mental health, with the NHS stating that chronic sleep debt
The National Sleep Foundation advise that healthy adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep a night but according to the NHS one in three of us suffer from poor sleep.
Sleep is just as important as eating a healthy and balanced diet and a lack of it can affect your physical as well as mental health, with the NHS stating that chronic sleep debt
Asthmatic students enthusiastic about new drug
A new asthma drug described as “life-changing” by Asthma UK, has
been approved for use in severe cases and KU students with the
condition are keen to try it.
been approved for use in severe cases and KU students with the
condition are keen to try it.
Five things to do this weekend
As the weather is finally getting warmer and spring is approaching, why not treat yourself to a fun day out in the capital? Here is another list of five things to do this weekend.
The Olympic Park contains memorable structures from the 2012 Olympic games including the iconic red Orbit. But did you know it contains the world’s longest and tallest slide you can go down for £15? Before sliding, you get a lift up to the viewing platform and admire 360 views of the capital before getting up the cour
The Olympic Park contains memorable structures from the 2012 Olympic games including the iconic red Orbit. But did you know it contains the world’s longest and tallest slide you can go down for £15? Before sliding, you get a lift up to the viewing platform and admire 360 views of the capital before getting up the cour
Russian winter weekend: celebrate culture and tradition at Dorich House
Kingston’s Dorich House Museum is preparing to host its annual Russian winter weekend, inviting students to a range of free talks and activities with a festive Russian theme.
The event will be taking place between December 2-4, starting each day with different talks on topics related to their Russian collection.
“It’s a great event for students who haven’t visited or aren’t aware that the museum even exists,” said Glenyss Lipscombe, a venue and events coordinator at the Dorich House Museum.
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The event will be taking place between December 2-4, starting each day with different talks on topics related to their Russian collection.
“It’s a great event for students who haven’t visited or aren’t aware that the museum even exists,” said Glenyss Lipscombe, a venue and events coordinator at the Dorich House Museum.
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Five ways to reduce your animal product intake this Veganuary
Veganuary: how to reduce your animal product intake
