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Welcome back to probably the most stressful term at Imperial College, as exams and deadlines mount and the pressure of having good credentials in a terrible job economy.
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9th May 2025Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents
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An apology
Last term, a Catnip article was published that led to hurt and offence from several members of the Imperial community. Whilst we would typically name the offending issue and article, I have elected not to, to prevent the article from gaining notoriety, as well as fanning the flames of "
Deep cuts
Another term is over for Felix. I’m 20 issues deep. There’s only four left. What a year. This term has seen some amazing issues and stories being covered by this paper, not least the Sex Survey, our magnum opus, which we hope entertained you.
Apology
In Felix #1869 (“Meet the candidates running for IC President”), a statement was made regarding Mr Maazu Bayuoni’s manifesto promises. Whilst Felix aims for neutrality and fair coverage of all candidates, including critique, this statement was deemed too direct a statement of criticism, relative to our assessment of other
Letter to the Editor: on being "useful"
Dear Editor, Last week, I was reminded that deadlines are not suggestions. Imperial College London is a place of purpose. Underneath us all hums the constant note of motion and progress. The students here are not simply studying; they are solving, building, innovating. And God they must. Walk through the
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College opens Imperial Global India in Bengaluru
Imperial College London has launched its fourth global hub in Bengaluru. The hub will host research programmes with Indian partners, focusing on some of “the world’s most pressing challenges in areas such as climate change and sustainability, food and water security, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).” Launched at the Science
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DPE and DPW at House of Lords for RGSU event
The Deputy Presidents for Education and Welfare (DPE & DPW), Emina Hogas and Nico Henry, visited the House of Lords for a Russell Group Student Union (RGSU) event on Wednesday 14th May. The event, facilitated by UCL Student Union, was hosted to launch the RGSU’s international student paper. Both
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Police and fire services spotted in North Acton
A large police presence and “at least” one fire engine were spotted outside Woodward Halls on Friday 9th May. Students attested to seeing canine units within the area, as well as diverted traffic on Victoria Road. Activity in the area did not end until “around 8pm”. It is unclear why
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Imperial Professor and peer failed to declare shares in health firms to House of Lords
Guardian investigation reveals Lord Ara Darzi, Paul Hamlyn Chair of Surgery held undisclosed shares and share options in US–based healthcare company.