Issue 1901

The Odyssey: all the spectacle in the world can’t save Nolan’s hero

With $250 million, IMAX cameras and a cast comprising half of Hollywood, Nolan turns Homer’s epic into an immense spectacle – but loses much of what made Odysseus compelling along the way.

Features

Behind Freshers’ Week

Felix and LSE’s The Beaver investigate the social, business, and financial underpinnings of London’s biggest week on the social calendar.

News

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team full-tuition scholarship returns to Imperial for second year

Mercedes Petronas Formula 1 Team has partnered with Imperial Department of Aeronautics to continue its scholarship programme, now entering its second year.  The initiative currently supports one scholarship place for a home student from an underrepresented background, who receives full coverage of their tuition and a living allowance.  Throughout their

News

Imperial team ranks 2nd in Europe & Africa Shell Eco-Marathon Competition

The student team set a new all-time British record by taking a risky, redesign-focused approach.

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Students launch Spontu, an app to make Imperial student life easier

Amidst the busy student life, it can be hard to find people with your same interests or others like you who might be able to help you when needed.  Two Imperial students, Ved Pahariya and Hikari Suwa, have set out to make this easier, developing Spontu.  Spontu, launching 29 September,

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Imperial’s plan to help the planet

What you need to know about the 2026-31 Imperial Sustainable Strategy.

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Security & Community Safety department restructuring proposal prompts Unite concerns

Staff worry about a decrease in experienced in-house security officers, as the initial proposal estimates £600,000 in cost savings.

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Prince Harry reaffirms support for conflict-injured children at Imperial event

The I-HUB at Imperial’s White City campus hosted the Duke of Sussex to honour the College’s partnership with Save the Children and Archewell Philanthropies.  The collaboration focuses on providing children with the various types of support needed after life-changing injuries in conflict zones. The Duke attended

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EEE Department partners with Gracia AI to design 4D workshops for students

Imperial’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and London tech startup Gracia AI have collaborated to apply Gracia’s photorealistic 4D video technology to experiential workshops on core hand-soldering operations. This summer, EEE undergraduate students were the first to trial the masterclass using VR headsets, with early

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London Demo Day 2026

Imperial hosts the capital’s top university-led, early stage startups seeking investment

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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

Sport

Who cares about Sports?

An insight into Sports at Imperial College London