Synne Johnsson

A 24-year-old Norwegian journalist based in London, currently working as a commercial real estate reporter for Debtwire. My Scandinavian nationality gives me a fluent understanding of all three Scandinavian languages and after studying a semester of Spanish in Nicaragua, I am also confident in Spanish. I have a BA in journalism and creative writing from Kingston University and an MA in international relations from Queen Mary University of London. I am interested football, politics, wine and the environment. Previous experience include being a freelancer for Scan Magazine, communications assistant for Odfjell SE and sports editor for Kingston University's student paper, The River.

Odfjell.com • 18th February 2019

Recruiting for the long run | Odfjell.com

Odfjell welcomes Norwegian seafarers and has since early 2017 hired around 40 Norwegian cadets and trainees. This makes us one of the leading recruiters of the Norwegian maritime industry.

The River • 11th January 2018

Kingston hockey star gets full-time contract with Team GB | River Online

A Kingston University hockey player who tried out for the Great Britain team was offered a full-time contract and started on January 2.

The River • 12th December 2017

KU graduate Anthony Sahota succeeds as actor and musician after BBC’s Let it Shine | River Online

A Kingston University graduate who was on BBC talent show Let it Shine earlier this year is now seeing success in musicals and releasing an EP.

The River • 4th December 2017

Kingston men’s lacrosse game called off early due to shattered helmet | River Online

The Kingston men’s lacrosse game against Sussex University ended with a bang after a shot at the Kingston goalkeeper resulted in a shattered neck protector on Wednesday November 29.

The River • 3rd December 2017

Lacrosse men crash out of cup but find new goal scoring hero | River Online

Kingston attacker Ewan Leslie scored five goals in a tight cup game against Canterbury – but it was not enough to keep the blues in the cup.

The River • 9th November 2017

Kingston University American football team one step closer to promotion | River Online

Kingston University (KU) American football won 18-12 against Brunel in their first game of the season on November 5 after being relegated from the premier league last season.

The River • 30th October 2017

Football first team knocked out of the cup | River Online

Kingston men football’s first team was knocked out of the South Eastern Conference Cup after they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Canterbury Christ Church, crashing out a round earlier than last year. It was an intense game filled with frustration after Kingston dominated the game for the first 20 minutes.

The River • 21st October 2017

Kingston to do away with paper registers | River Online

Students at Kingston Business School now have to check-in to lectures via an app by tapping their KU ID card onto readers located in each room. The system, referred to as the Supportive Attendance Scheme, has replaced paper registers at Kingston Business School. The Supportive Attendance Scheme will be rolled out to other faculties in 2017/2018.

The River • 19th October 2017

Thriller debut game in new league for Kingston hockey | River Online

Kingston striker Ben Spencer saved the day, scoring the equaliser for Kingston a few minutes before the final whistle was blown. It was an action packed game between Kingston and Brighton, ending with a total of 10 goals.

The River • 19th October 2017

Kingston hockey hot shot awaits for England call after try out | River Online

A Kingston University hockey player who tried out for the English national team had to put his season on hold after breaking his foot. Striker William Calnan, 21, was invited to trials for England and tried out last week, but only a few days later he broke his foot and will be out for six weeks.