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Dozens of Wallys descended flooded into the SU bar on the evening of Wednesday 18th March to help raise money for Kingston Hospital.
A hungry Kingston student can savour an assortment of International cuisines if he so chooses to tear himself away from the pizzas and pasties at Penrhyn road campus.
Kingston Dance Society flipped, twisted and bodyrocked in an energetic performance to a packed Galsworthy courtyard on Friday in aid of Red Nose day.
Hundreds of students are expected to turn up at Penrhyn Road campus on Wednesday night, all dressed like the hero of the ‘Where’s Wally?’ children’s book series, in a bid to raise money for charity. The event, part of Kingston University’s RAG week, will also mark an attempt to break the world record for the largest number of Wallys in one place, which currently stands at 577. Mark Callaby, of Kingston University Students’ Union, said: “Obviously we’d be delighted to break the record, but the most important thing is that we are helping a good cause.” All proceeds from the event will go to Kingston Hospital. Budding Wallys must arrive at Penrhyn Road car park at 8:00pm this Wednesday (18th) and be kitted out correctly with a bobble hat, round glasses, stripey jumper or T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans.
St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and though many of you may be gearing yourself up for a day of wearing green and drinking heavily, have you ever given much thought to the meaning behind the festivity?
Kingston hockey players will attempt to cycle 345 miles to Amsterdam next week in a bid to raise £1,000 for Comic Relief.
Two Kingston University students were among the volunteers helping a local charity bring a little love to the Bentall’s Centre over Valentine’s weekend.
Registration for National Student Volunteering Week gets underway on Monday, giving students the chance to roll up their sleeves and do some good deeds.
It’s that time of year again, V-day, and love it or loathe it we at RiverOnline have compiled a list of the best (and cheapest) places to indulge in some starry eyed gazing across the table - plus where to go to avoid the drool.
The month of February is traditionally dedicated to matters of the heart and for the second year running the KU Fitness Centre has hosted Health Week, getting students to improve their 'heart rate'.
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We kicked off our club reviews section last Wednesday with a trip to the Mecca of the Kingston clubbing circuit, Oceana. Oceana is home to four different themed bars, three floors, two dance floors and queues that stretch beyond Wilkinsons.Where is it?Nearly three months into term now it seems infeasible that even the freshest of you do not know where Oceana is. For the record it’s on Clarence Street right next door to the Rotunda cinema complex.
Triple chocolate brownies and fairy cakes.
Welcome to meals in minutes, the section that provides a selection of easy to follow recipes at affordable prices which can be served up within half an hour.
The RiverOnline student life team cooked up a storm last week with its cooking demonstration on Penrhyn Road campus, raising £90 for Children in Need in the process.
A simple, quick and cheap recipe for omelette filled with cheese and ham or peppers and mushrooms.
The Mill - Proud owner of the cheapest pint in town and famous for their legendary gourmet burgers, let's see what this student hangout has to offer
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There wasn’t a Turkey Twizzler in sight when RiverOnline had a sneak preview of Jamie Oliver’s new Italian restaurant, due to open in Kingston next week.
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In a cooking fundraiser, the Islamic Society gave 100 per cent of the profits to the African Development Trust.
After the hard task of trailing through Kingston's many pubs, we've finally found the cheapest pint.
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Andy Jackson rates the services of the Spring Grove pub.
Two RiverOnline reporters headed on down and learnt a surprising fact about wine making...
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| Research grants announcedKingston University last week received a 5.3% increase in its government grant for research and teaching. The Higher Education Funding Council for England announced that Kingston would receive £73.3m in 2009/10. The average national increase was 4%, while a number of universities, including the London School of Economics, saw their funding reduced. |
| Kingston student named Microsoft 'Intern of the Year'A Kingston student won Microsoft’s 'Intern of the Year' award after a process he created was used by the computer giant’s worldwide sales force. George Avlastimovas, a Business Information Technology student, came up with a new form for staff requesting bonuses while on a placement as part of his course. He said that the internship gave him “a fantastic opportunity to shape and mould the role to suit my skills.” |
| Bring your own mugA money saving scheme has been extended to the Penryhn Road campus. Lecturers and students who bring their own mug to the Picton Room will receive a 5p discount off any hot drink. The scheme, already trialling at Kingston Hill, was introduced in a bid to encourage sustainability and cut back on packaging produced by the university. If successful, it will be extended to all the foodstores. |
| Cheeky cat in hallsGorgeous George the cat is much loved and petted by the residents and staff at Middle Mill Halls, but, his cheeky antics have got him into trouble. He can often be found pacing the car park meowing at passers by, lounging in reception or nipping into halls for extra strokes. However, halls management are now concerned that this felicitous feline is breaching the licence and have put up a sign asking students to prevent him sneaking into bedrooms and becoming overfed. |
| Honorary degree for leading luvvieOne of the leading lights behind the Rose Theatre received an honorary degree from Kingston University last month in the building he helped to create.Robin Hutchinson, 50, worked for over 25 years to bring the theatre to reality. The former director of communications and fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind said: “To be recognised by Kingston University was a wonderful honour and to receive it at The Rose was incredibly special.”Click here for more. |
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