Meet Nico Henry, the Union President
The former physicist shares his past experiences and ambitions for the year
Consultation opens for new White City building
Imperial is consulting on its plans for a new academic building at White City campus from Monday 29th September to Sunday 26th October. The College was granted Outline Planning Permission, an initial approval step that opens the way to the submission of more detailed plans. The new building will offer
Row between UCU and College following Palestine Action post controversy
A row has erupted between Imperial and the University and College Union (UCU) after a UCU staff member shared a social media post calling for opposition to the government’s recent proscription of Palestine Action. The message, posted on 12th August by an Imperial staff member, invited colleagues to “sign
Strike action dates confirmed for October and November
The Joint Trade Unions (JTU) has confirmed the dates on which it will engage in industrial action. As of publication, strike action is planned in four blocks, namely on 7th to 8th, and 27th to 28th October; then on 13th to 14th, and 25th to 28th November. The JTU’s
Unionised staff reject final pay award and vote for strike action
Members of Imperial’s Joint Trade Unions (JTU) have voted in favour of strike action following a dispute with the College over its 2025/2026 pay award. The Imperial branch of the University and College Union (UCU) announced on Tuesday 16th September that 77% of its members had backed strike
UK Universities struggle amid increasing financial pressures
Universities are forced to cut back on research and President Hugh Brady describes Imperial’s current situation
Senior British and American officials gather on South Kensington campus following US-UK Tech Prosperity Deal
Two British ministers and a White House official participated in a panel at the Imperial Business School
A summer makeover of the South Ken campus
New doors, a borehole on Queen's Lawn, some long-awaited progress on the Queen's Tower renovation, an ongoing transformation of the Great Hall, and more!
Hugh Brady rules out increasing international student fees to cover possible government levy costs
Raising fees by similar amount "not an option" as it would damage student intake quality, Imperial President affirms
Prince Harry visits Imperial College London
Prince Harry toured Imperial College’s Centre for Blast Injury Studies (CIS) on Wednesday 10th September, as part of a four-day trip to London. He was joined on the visit by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the College President. During the tour, which focused on paediatric
Imperial security team trials body cameras
Imperial Community Safety and Security (CSS) officers have started a four-week trial of wearing Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) on patrol duty since Wednesday 20th August. According to Imperial’s BWC code of practice, the policy aims at enhancing on-campus “safety and wellbeing” as well as protecting security staff from inaccurate allegations.
Peter Haynes to take over Provost role in October
Professor Peter Haynes has been appointed as the new Provost and Deputy President of Imperial College. The current Vice-Provost for Education and Student Experience, Haynes will succeed the outgoing Provost, Professor Ian Walmsley, who has served in the role since 2018. Imperial President Hugh Brady said Professors Haynes and Walmsley