Books

The New Age of Sexism

In The New Age of Sexism, feminist author Laura Bates dives into the darkest corners of the virtual world: from browsing sex robots for sale online, to visiting a German cyber brothel, to witnessing sexual assault in the metaverse. The result is a harrowing yet necessary account of how women

Opinion

Why I prefer my misogyny undressed

There seems to be a growing belief among young men that being perceived as progressive or “woke”, either for the validation of women they are attracted to, or perhaps even just because they think it’s truly the way to be supportive of women, matters more than enacting those beliefs.

Science

The ups and downs of tidal energy: This Week in Science

Review published by Imperial's Centre for Environmental Policy and Dyson School of Engineering discussing the possible ecological harm of tidal energy

science

Imperial co-founded start-up receives funds for novel fertility test: This Week In Science

Genie Fertility, start-up co-founded by Imperial alumnus, raises $1.2 million to develop non-invasive fertility test

Business

Clicks over conscience: Rage bait may come back to bite brands

Rage bait is not new to the marketer’s toolkit, but flirting with culture wars risks chasing short-term engagement over long-term success.

News

2024 FoNS MAD winners take home engineering award

Team Marigold is developing an AI-based software to help individuals with sound sensitivities.

News

Peter Haynes sets out priorities for his tenure as Provost

Professor Peter Haynes set out four main pillars for Imperial’s future governance, two weeks after he took office as the College’s Provost. The priorities are to deliver on Imperial’s strategy, to grow the university’s resource in a financially stable and sustainable way, to invest wisely, and

Editorial

United States: the mammoth in the room

The American stock market continues its vertiginous ascent, with the S&P 500 reaching an all-time high this month (as it often does). This is barely news – the US economy has been defying expectation for the past decade, perplexing the columnists who regularly predict its demise in leading financial

News

University Challenge: Imperial dominates SOAS in qualifying round

Imperial College’s University Challenge team qualified for the second round of the hit quiz competition with a resounding victory of 220-115 against the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). The team had “a hell of a performance” according to host Amol Rajan, as they now proceed further into

Environment

Speaking to the students behind the Zero Index

Imperial uses its Zero Index to assess which fossil fuel companies it should maintain research partnerships with. In the most recent round of assessments, the University approved BP, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Petronas, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Woodside Energy. Felix has been reaching out to the staff and students who worked on the

Science

Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2025

Prime Real Estate for Molecules

Societies

Clem, nice to meet you!

Royal School of Mines Motor Club President Jack Swires delves into Mascotry in Imperial