Public Relations
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.
From Issue 1871
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
Environment
Carnivore Women: the rise of the right-wing diet
An image you may or may not have seen: a smiling young woman holding a plate of raw, bloody meat up to the camera. If you haven’t seen this particular phenomenon, then I envy you because for some reason these women have cropped up all over my social media
News
UK to welcome Erasmus students again from 2027
The deal covers the 2027-28 academic year, and marks a reversal from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit withdrawal from the scheme.
News
US pauses UK Tech Prosperity Deal as trade frictions resurface
Frustration over lingering UK trade barriers threatens momentum behind the flagship US-UK innovation partnership championed by Imperial.
Books
The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025, Emrys reviews The Rest of Our Lives.