February Recap

March 2nd is University Mental Health Day

This year’s University Mental Health Day, hosted by Student Minds, is focused on getting active for mental health. King’s will be hosting free activities and events throughout the day to open up conversations about the relationship between mental and physical wellbeing, encourage students to build supportive social networks through activity, and inspire students to put steps into place to include activity in their lives as a way to support their mental and physical health. To see the timetiable and receive more information on the day’s events visit www.kcl.ac.uk/UMHD. 

London Varsity Series

The London Varsity Series begins in just over a week! You won’t want to miss this exciting week of rivalry games against UCL. See the timetable and buy tickets here.

Help out one of King’s Performance fencing athletes

UK Sport announced a complete removal of funding from the British Fencing elite programme in December 2016, leaving their athletes and support staff with no backing at all - mid-season.

Find out how you can help our King's Performance fencing athlete Rajan Rai and his British Fencing team here, and don't forget to check out this video that VICE made about his story.

BUCS Nationals

Congratulations to Victoria Ogunseitan for winning Gold in the Women's Karate 68kg+, to Rob Sutherland for picking up a Bronze in the BUCS Nationals Triple Jump and to Adam Kells for placing third in the Male Novice MW Kumite U80kg.

Become a BeActive Halls Activator

Are you passionate about fitness? Applications are now open for King's Residence Associate and BeActive Halls Activator.

You will secure a spot at King's halls of residence and attend multiple sports and activity sessions at your doorstep while earning a wage!

Visit this link for more info about being a BeActive Halls Activator whilst being an RA here.

Katherine Grainger

Alumna and Olympian Dame Katherine Grainger was featured on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs in February. Learn about her amazing career and listen here.

Sam Curry

King's Performance athlete Sam Curry enjoyed success last month, securing his victory at the second Pentathlon GB National Ranking Competition of the year! Read more about his success by following this link.

LGBT + History Month

February was LGBT + History month and several King’s athletes and sport teams joined together to celebrate equality in sport. Check out how they showed their support!

New Rewards to be added to King’s Move

King’s Move is the platform that rewards you every time you exercise by syncing your fitness trackers or wearable tech to earn points which can be redeemed for a variety of rewards. This month, new rewards include several Misfit Flashes and free yoghurt and fruit pots!