London Demo Day 2026
Imperial hosts the capital’s top university-led, early stage startups seeking investment
Imperial was rejected from the Defence Universities Alliance. We don’t know why
The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a UK government initiative that aims to support defence research and collaboration between a group of universities selected by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the armed forces. The College applied to become a founding member in May 2026: amongst almost 100 applicants, Imperial
The Times and Sunday Times name Imperial University of the Year 2027
Imperial placed third in the overall UK universities ranking, behind runner-up LSE, named top London University of the Year, and first-place St Andrew’s, in the 2027 edition of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. Placing 6th last year, this result marks the first time
Imperial to downsize its security team
Imperial College is reducing the size of its Security and Community Safety (SCS) team to make financial savings. In emails sent to staff concerned by the changes in early June, the Director of Security and Community Safety said she identified a need to improve “value for money” and announced a
Hugh Brady to remain College President until 2030
Professor Hugh Brady’s term as President of Imperial has been extended by three years until August 2030, following a unanimous approval by the College Council. In an email to students and staff, Council Chair Vindi Banga said a Search Committee commissioned in February found “extensive support for this extension”
New White City building to host entire Computing department
All teaching and research activities of the Computing Department are expected to move to the new Principal Academic Building within White City Campus. Other departments will partially relocate, including the departments of Mathematics, Chemistry, and the Imperial Business School. The Principal Academic Building will begin construction in mid-2026 and
Imperial did not carry out an Impact Assessment prior to Prince’s Garden lease
A Freedom of Information Request from Felix found that Imperial did not carry out an Equality Impact Assessment prior to its decision to lease 14–15 Prince’s Garden to Brighton College Prep Kensington. The College also refused to disclose the financial terms of the 40-year lease, which is
How do Imperial educators use AI for assessment?
Unrestrictive College policies mean attitudes and practices vary widely.
Imperial maintains 2nd place in QS ranking, tied with Stanford
Imperial maintained its place as the best university in Europe and second-best university globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings. It has held this position since 2025, but this year was tied for second place with Stanford University. MIT retained the top spot, UCL moved up one place
Gender gap in Imperial First-class rate achievement increasing again
The gender gap in the share of female and male undergraduates who are awarded First-class degrees at Imperial is increasing again, data obtained via a Felix Freedom of Information request shows. A higher share of female graduates was awarded First-class degrees in 2019-20 for the first time,
New mural to be painted in White City
The Stadium House building in the Imperial White City campus will be home to a new artistic mural, expected to be installed from 27 July to 5 August. The initiative was co-created by the White City community and Imperial members, with artists Aylo and Seca selected to produce it.
Great Hall works budget revised as opening date is delayed by 6 months
Unexpected structural defects have hindered the transformation project.