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Two-year graduate visas allowed for "high-compliance" universities after updated Government plans

UK Chancellor John Healy, appointed by Andy Burhnam earlier this year, delivered his first Budget speech to the Commons on Wednesday 28 October, where he announced graduates from UK universities with “strong labour market outcomes” will be allowed to obtain a graduate visa valid for two years.  The Labour Government

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GenScan AI wins top prize in Venture Catalyst Challenge 2026

The Venture Catalyst Challenge hosted its Grand Finale on Wednesday night, where the five finalists pitched their startup businesses to compete for a top prize of £20,000. This year, it was awarded to GenScan AI, founded by Mary-Brenda Akoda.  The team also received a £10,000 Track Prize,

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How Primetime succeeds where Clayface fails

Make way for Robert Pattinson in his prime.

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What does the future of healthcare look like?

A year after NHS' 10 Year Plan publication, The New Statesman Conference examines the system's health.

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Imperial robotics AI spinout Machenta breaks seed funding record raising £40 million

Machenta, an Imperial spinout focused on the field of Instant Robot Learning, has raised £40 million in seed funding, the most ever by a UK robotics startup. This funding round was created by early Spotify backer VC firm Creandum and Union Square Ventures, who have also backed major tech startups

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This is a safe space: “Talking benches” installed across South Kensington campus

The benches aim to provide a no judgement zone to encourage spontaneous conversation.

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ICU explores AI chatbot to support clubs and societies

Felix spoke with Sky Wang, Deputy President (Activities), about this proposal to facilitate club and society committee admin processes.

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Halloween ACC at Infernos!

Whether you have been at Imperial for a while or this is your first year, if you enjoy the party scene you will have heard about ACC. Known as the biggest ICU event nights throughout the year, Beit Quad adds a club scene in Metric to its classic Wednesday sports

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ICU to host Wardening Town Hall for student hall support concerns

Imperial College Union (ICU) has planned a Town Hall session schedule for the afternoon of Wednesday 11 November as the College announced student hall support teams restructuring. The session will take place in Beit Hall.  Wardens, sub-wardens, hall seniors, and any student or staff member who has questions or

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Boris tears the roof off Electric Brixton

Or how to curate an anniversary set.

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The Echo Chamber

Perhaps the most ridiculous film I’ve seen all year, The Echo Chamber’s only saving grace is the interior design inspiration it provided. The beautiful colour palette of deep reds and warm browns inside our protagonist Leo’s (Luca Marinelli) luxurious apartment is genuinely the best part of this

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It Gets Worse

It Gets Worse was one of the funniest and most refreshing things I watched at this year’s London Film Festival. The new sitcom, starring comedian Leo Reich, manages to do something that most television supposedly written for Gen Z fails at: actually be relatable to young people. I loved