Environment
Birdwatching, or birding, has been on the rise, attracting more diverse crowds including young people and women. A recent study published by the RSPB found a tenfold increase in the number of Gen Z birders since 2018. Part of this can be attributed to the pandemic, when many sought engagement
Environment
Since the removal of Venezuela’s autocratic leader, Nicolas Maduro, by an American task force in January, President Donald Trump has vociferously called for oil companies to rekindle their commercial ties with the embattled petrostate. Although many have been reluctant to “take the oil”, baulking at high upfront investments to
Environment
An investigation published by The BMJ in March reveals councils in England face legal pressure from the Stove Industry Association (SIA) as public health campaigns urge homeowners to limit the use of wood-burners. Findings from freedom of information requests, sent to local authority areas identified as having the highest density
A two-week-long “Summer Series” will replace the traditional end-of-year night.
Imperial and eleven other universities’ contract with security firm Horus under scrutiny.
Student representatives worried by consequences on residents’ safety and welfare.
On the morality and limitations of using war as a tool of liberation in the Middle East.
How Emerald Fenell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights became a glossy, gendered spectacle.
Survey run by Felix finds that while students tend to enjoy summertime work experience, seeking opportunities is a highly stressful deed.
Sign up to Felix's weekly newsletter, The Lowdown, where we bring you the highlights of our news coverage.
Books
What I thought would be a quick pitstop at a local bookshop in Chiswick turned into a half-hour chat with the owner where I realised I hadn’t read a life-changing book in a while. The conversation inspired a strong urge to change that; I grabbed a copy of The
Books
Zadie Smith’s postcolonial family saga White Teeth is a vibrant ode to London’s multiculturalism. Its blend of humour, history, drama, and even biology(!) made it a favourite of mine almost immediately. It follows Archie, an Englishman, and Samad, a Bangladeshi man, who meet during World War II. Samad
Opinion
A reflection on the ambitions and consequences of the Tobacco and Vapes Act of 2026.
Opinion
On sovereignty, double standards, and the human cost of Empire
Culture
The aim of life is not merely to function well, but to become whole.
News
Imperial Business School is looking to roll out “AI avatars” of its teaching staff for selected modules following a pilot programme. The “avatars,” life-like AI-generated simulations of consenting professors, would be accessible via existing teaching platforms such as Insendi. Trained on lecture slides, readings, and other course materials provided by
News
Since taking charge of catering at the 568 bar in early March, Imperial College Union has pledged to improve the improve the affordability, service quality, and sustainability of its menu. Staples like the burgers, pizzas, and curly fries remain, but many items have been overhauled. The venue, formely known as
News
Imperial has announced Wednesday 21st October as the date for this year’s Commemoration Day ceremony, celebrating the undergraduate graduating class of 2026. Graduation days, similar events organised mainly for outgoing postgraduate students, will take place on 2nd and 3rd June. More than 3,000 students are expected to attend,
Business
Loud proponents of North Sea drilling are missing the point on energy security
News
A three-month startup programme with £100,000 up for grabs.
Science
As students at a university that has long prided itself in its research and innovation, it is inevitable to ask ourselves throughout our degree how exciting breakthroughs materialise into products on the market. The business component of discovery is therefore paramount to its success, which Imperial reflects in its STEMB
Business
Market disruption, inventory depletion, and rising consumer costs reveal the hidden mechanics of a war without resolution.
