Scientists on Survival & "Civil Disobedience"
A reflection of my experience reading Scientists for Survival amid our political climate; a book not about climate change, but who we could be in the face of it.
Aditi Mehta
Books Editor
What does it mean to be a woman at Imperial?
With International Women's Day approaching, and our Editor-in-Chief asking if I was interested in writing for this week's editorial, I thought long and hard about how to approach the question. I considered tracing a historical journey, imagining experiences of the first women who were granted permission
Best and worst reads of 2024
What's better than a yearly roundup? Not much. So, here is my 2024 Books Wrapped. Hopefully you find some agreement or inspiration. Best Books Ultra-Processed People, Chris Van Tulleken: Perfect for anyone curious about the intersection between science, health, and corporate power, Chris Van Tulleken's Ultra-Processed
ESG initiative mandates burning of all books
In a bold push towards sustainability, the Labour Government has unveiled its latest environmental policy to reduce the waste caused by the paper industry. On Sunday 1st December, Labour MP Feb Senton announced plans to "burn all books" in an effort to "cure sustainability" and expedite
From radiologist to writer: an interview with Gita Ralleigh
Aditi and Shanaya speak to Imperial College lecturer Gita Ralleigh about her career switch, life as a writer, and of course, some of her favourite books.
Apparently Indian mythology has feminists too
Empowering or overpowering? Aditi comments on Kaikeyi, a feminist retelling of one of the most important Indian epics, the Ramayana.
Books’ Guide to Reading More
Life is about to get busy. Don’t forget to read!
The People Powering the Abdus Salam Library
A short word from a handful of the Imperial College Library team, who we may not see everyday, but whose presence is critical to our campus.
Private Pages, Public Ethics
Books editor Aditi questions the morality of reading posthumously published work.
The Felix Team’s Hot Summer Reads
The team’s summer reads weren’t exactly light and breezy.