Western Political Thought as Reinterpreted in Asia
Understanding Asia should be done in Asia, with Asia, as opposed to taking the vantage point of an outsider looking in.
Anti-Vax Myth Busting
A very large contributor to vaccine hesitancy has been the rampant flow of misinformation, leading those less educated in immunology and healthcare to believe in myths and falsehoods that are far from reality.
Synthetic data – The future of machine learning and healthcare?
AI has and will continue to transform biopharma and healthcare.
Pandora Papers: Exposing the Gold Hidden under Palm Trees
It is relatively easy to hide all your gold under a palm tree – metaphorically speaking – to hide money offshore all one needs to do is set up a shell company in one of the jurisdictions or territories with high levels of secrecy.
NFTs: Hypes & Trends
NFTs are not only a technological revolution but also an artistic one. Since the dawn of our civilization humans have collected rare items, NFTs are just a digital version of that.
A Love Letter to Anthony Bourdain – a Lesson in Being More Human
Bourdain was ever the explorer and more often than not his search for beauty left him disappointed in the reality that surrounded him.
KBC Keynotes
In this keynote, we are joined by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate and recipient of the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, as he provides his opinions on the opportunities available in unpacking social business opportunities during COVID-19.
On top of his list of accolades, Professor Yunus is Founder of Grameen Bank and the “Father of Microfinancing” – a humanitarian take on the financial sector.
Our Illustrations
Hydrogen: the fuel of the future?
All in all, with many recent developments in the area of sustainable energy… it is no longer a dream to have a society entirely fuelled by hydrogen
‘Maid’: Let’s Start Talking about Domestic Violence
Netflix’s new show, ‘Maid’, tackles themes of domestic violence and starts a discussion on the difficulty surrounding it.
Solving Our Own Problems
Wesley Chan is a third-year PPL student at King’s and during the pandemic he co-founded a mutual peer support community for students to focus on their mental health. KBR editor Alessia Garcia talks to him about his story.
Brexit, and the Challenges Facing European Students
“Above all, we need to make it abundantly clear to people from the EU and beyond that our universities remain open to all.” – Nick Hillman, the Director of the Higher Education Policy Institute.
‘What’s a Rugby Player Supposed to Look Like?’
Rugby players of all sexes, backgrounds and abilities should be celebrated and united through their love of playing. It’s simple.
“The Great Resignation” and the Future of (Un)employment
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has exacerbated social and economic dividers. But it is still unclear whether “The Great Resignation” marks a permanent shift in the labour market or if it is just a temporary phenomenon.
The Surprising Role of Pineapples in Cancer Treatment Research
When people think of pineapples, the first thing that the majority think of is a piña colada or a controversial pizza topping. Surprisingly, pineapples are much more diverse than that and have become a vital part of cancer research.
Priti Patel’s Immigration Bill
The UK will need a bill that considers the real experiences of these people without the initial response to their arrival being to criminalise them.
Spiking Incidents on KCL Campus: Call For Actions
In the past two moths there has been an increase of spiking cases across the UK. As the situation becomes more concerning, night in protests are becoming more popular as to urge clubs and bars to take better measures.
What if Bitcoin was a solution for the energy transition?
Bitcoin mining presents an opportunity to accelerate the global energy transition toward renewable energies and a synergy is emerging between Bitcoin miners and renewable energy producers.