Opinion

Do AI enthusiasts dream of techno-feudalist sheep?

I recently had an interesting discussion with an Imperial alumnus who works at one of the big artificial intelligence (AI) companies. They work in optimisation, which will be important for later, because the question I wanted to ask them was how they feel, knowing that should AGI (Artificial General Intelligence)

Culture

The story of Cook Serve Forever's launch

Steam reviews don't always tell the full story, especially when a game goes through a tough early access. In this exclusive interview, CSF's developers talk about their experience.

Business

Draghi’s Capital Markets Report, one year on: A false dawn or a turning point for Europe?

Despite deep savings and years of integration, Europe still struggles to turn its financial strength into economic power.

Business

This Week In Business 7/11/2025

Big tech earnings outshine Trump-Xi summit

News

Autumn Elections struggle to recover pre-Covid turnout rates

In spite of recent democracy changes, 15.1% turnout is second-lowest since pandemic drop.

News

Imperial grants all staff and students access to AI models including ChatGPT-5

University follows Oxford in providing latest GPT models to community.

Catnip

Halloween: Union dressed for distress

Nightmare gala turned HR nightmare.

Film & TV

Hammer horror & cheesy comedy

The perfect recipe for a Wallace and Gromit film

Lifestyle

The case for a pint – the beauty of alcohol

Why a purely health-oriented view of alcohol fails to capture the benefit of the substance to society.

Science

FoNS-Make-A-Difference 2025: about the six finalist teams

The competition final hosted teams proposing innovative low-cost technologies with a positive societal impact, from Braille devices to at-home viral test kits.

Business

Fresh ideas brewed at Enterprise Lab’s inaugural Entrepreneurship Café

The Imperial Enterprise Lab hosted its first-ever Entrepreneurship Café on 20th October, bringing together students, staff, and alumni with a shared passion for innovation. The event provided an informal networking space where aspiring entrepreneurs could exchange ideas, find collaborators, and learn about the support available to help turn concepts into

Business

Gold: The age-old hedge we still can’t outgrow

Gold may seem like an outdated investment, but chaotic market conditions leave safety-seeking investors with few alternatives.