Matthew Pellow

In an email sent to student leaders on 12 October, KCLSU said that neither it nor ratified student groups may enter into new “partnerships or collaborations” with Enough while its decision is in place.

In his first sit-down interview as KCLSU president, Dr Luqmaan Waqar committed to an independent inquiry into 26 disciplinary cases involving pro-Palestine demonstrators, pledged to push for emergency funding to cut King's counselling wait times, and vowed to embed student voice into major decisions - including a review of KCL's Ethical Investment Policy.

Hasnain Jafer, KCLSU’s Vice President Education (Health), has been detained by Israeli forces after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) – a convoy of over 50 civilian vessels attempting to break the Israel-imposed blockade of Gaza. Jafer was sailing on board the Josef/Yusuf when it was intercepted by Israeli forces in a daytime raid […]

For this print edition, Roar launched its new annual political survey in collaboration with KCL Politics Society. This is something Roar will look to repeat in future years to track trends in the political perspective on campus. This article was originally published in Roar’s Spring 2026 print edition. This survey is conducted during an interesting, […]

The King’s College London Conservative Association (KCLCA) president elected for 2025-26 was removed as leader following racist remarks they allegedly made in a Port & Policy debate in October. This article was originally published in Roar’s Spring 2026 print edition. The former KCLCA president allegedly made a racist comment during a Port & Policy debate […]

Residents at Wolfson House were evacuated on 2 February after a local power cut caused damage to a transformer serving the residence around 7pm, causing a major power outage affecting both Wolfson House and Guy’s Hospital. Residents were able to return on the next day’s evening to the hall, located on Guy’s Campus, but faced […]

In November, the King’s College London branch of the University and College Union (KCL UCU) opened a formal ballot over a local trade dispute with the University. The union cites “glaring contradictions” in the University’s policy of “values-based impartiality,” a perceived “democratic deficit” in its governance structures, and what it describes as insufficient action to […]

King’s College London (KCL) pro-Palestine student activists organised an ’emergency protest’ following a visit of representatives from the Israeli Embassy at Strand Campus on 11 December. Roar observed at least one arrest during the protest, amid reports of violence. Following an Instagram post by KCL Stands for Justice (KCL S4J) announcing an emergency protest titled “Zionist […]

The University may have breached its own Ethical Investment Policy by investing in companies tied to controversial weapons.

A controversial inter-university walkout and demonstration against Israel’s actions in Palestine began at Strand Campus on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Hamas-led 7 October attacks on Israeli territory. Despite tensions between King’s College London (KCL) security staff, police, and over 100 protesters and counter-protesters, the demonstration was held without significant violence. Students from several […]

A small fire broke out at the Franklin-Wilkins Building on Waterloo Campus today at around 4pm. King’s College London (KCL) staff confirmed that the incident had been quickly brought under control by firefighters and classes were held as scheduled. A security guard outside the Franklin-Wilkins Building told Roar that the incident was caused by a […]

King’s College London (KCL) announced an increase to the King’s Living Bursary from a maximum award of £1,600 per academic year in 2024/25 to £2,000 per academic year in 2025/26 for new undergraduate students who begin their studies this year. The award remains at a maximum of £1,600 for continuing undergraduate students who started their […]

This analysis first appeared in print on 22 September 2025, alongside Roar’s investigation into KCLSU’s NUS dispute. The unfolding conflict at King’s is a symptom of a deeper crisis of legitimacy for the NUS. After a damning report exposed institutional antisemitism at the NUS, the Union rightfully took steps to protect Jewish students. Still, its […]

King’s College London (KCL) rose seven places from 28th best university in the UK in 2025 to 21st, in rankings recently published by The Guardian. The 2026 rankings mark a strong rebound for King’s, restoring its position in the top 25 after slipping from 23rd in 2024 to 28th in 2025. For universities across London, […]

King’s College London (KCL) launched a pioneering fast-track medical degree for experienced healthcare professionals, aiming to help experienced healthcare professionals, such as nurses and paramedics, train to become doctors. The new Healthcare Entry Medicine MBBS will open for applications in September 2025, with the first cohort starting in 2026. The new course is targeted at […]

In February this year, Lieutenant General Jonathon Riley left his role as a visiting professor in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London (KCL), after disagreements with postgraduate students studying Contemporary War and Warfare, students in the module told Roar. During a lecture delivered by Riley, the question of how to free up extra […]

King’s College London (KCL) faces a backlash from students after administrative errors allegedly cost one student a first-class degree and left another unable to complete exams, exposing systemic issues within the University’s support and administrative processes. In a series of viral LinkedIn posts, former Business Management undergraduate Ceana Agabro accused King’s of mishandling her final […]

King’s College London (KCL) rose to 19th in the UK and 31st globally in major university rankings, with standout scores for research, graduate prospects and employer reputation. King’s rose five places to joint 19th in this year’s Complete University Guide, alongside University of Surrey, with an overall score of 76%. In the same rankings, University […]

On 15 April, King’s College London Student Union (KCLSU) launched its ‘Halls for All’ campaign, led by Welfare & Community Student Officer Haneen Farid, with a banner painting and banner drop action. The campaign aims to push for an expansion of the eligibility threshold for the King’s Affordable Accommodation Scheme (KAAS), through which students from […]

A Roar investigation into housing and financial insecurity at King’s College London (KCL) has revealed that four students reported they were street homeless in the academic year 2023-24, up from two students the previous year. This article was originally published in print on 14 March 2025. Information revealed to Roar through Freedom of Information (FOI) […]