Behind Freshers’ Week
Felix and LSE’s The Beaver investigate the social, business, and financial underpinnings of London’s biggest week on the social calendar.
Cristina Carrillo
Editor-in-Chief (2026-27)
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team full-tuition scholarship returns to Imperial for second year
Mercedes Petronas Formula 1 Team has partnered with Imperial Department of Aeronautics to continue its scholarship programme, now entering its second year. The initiative currently supports one scholarship place for a home student from an underrepresented background, who receives full coverage of their tuition and a living allowance. Throughout their
Imperial team ranks 2nd in Europe & Africa Shell Eco-Marathon Competition
The student team set a new all-time British record by taking a risky, redesign-focused approach.
Students launch Spontu, an app to make Imperial student life easier
Amidst the busy student life, it can be hard to find people with your same interests or others like you who might be able to help you when needed. Two Imperial students, Ved Pahariya and Hikari Suwa, have set out to make this easier, developing Spontu. Spontu, launching 29 September,
Imperial’s plan to help the planet
What you need to know about the 2026-31 Imperial Sustainable Strategy.
Security & Community Safety department restructuring proposal prompts Unite concerns
Staff worry about a decrease in experienced in-house security officers, as the initial proposal estimates £600,000 in cost savings.
Prince Harry reaffirms support for conflict-injured children at Imperial event
The I-HUB at Imperial’s White City campus hosted the Duke of Sussex to honour the College’s partnership with Save the Children and Archewell Philanthropies. The collaboration focuses on providing children with the various types of support needed after life-changing injuries in conflict zones. The Duke attended
EEE Department partners with Gracia AI to design 4D workshops for students
Imperial’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and London tech startup Gracia AI have collaborated to apply Gracia’s photorealistic 4D video technology to experiential workshops on core hand-soldering operations. This summer, EEE undergraduate students were the first to trial the masterclass using VR headsets, with early
London Demo Day 2026
Imperial hosts the capital’s top university-led, early stage startups seeking investment
Imperial was rejected from the Defence Universities Alliance. We don’t know why
The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a UK government initiative that aims to support defence research and collaboration between a group of universities selected by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the armed forces. The College applied to become a founding member in May 2026: amongst almost 100 applicants, Imperial
The Times and Sunday Times name Imperial University of the Year 2027
Imperial placed third in the overall UK universities ranking, behind runner-up LSE, named top London University of the Year, and first-place St Andrew’s, in the 2027 edition of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. Placing 6th last year, this result marks the first time
New mural to be painted in White City
The Stadium House building in the Imperial White City campus will be home to a new artistic mural, expected to be installed from 27 July to 5 August. The initiative was co-created by the White City community and Imperial members, with artists Aylo and Seca selected to produce it.