Cristina Carrillo

Science & Technology Editor (2025-26)

Cristina Carrillo

Commemoration Day date released

Imperial has announced Wednesday 21st  October as the date for this year’s Commemoration Day ceremony, celebrating the undergraduate graduating class of 2026. Graduation days, similar events organised mainly for outgoing postgraduate students, will take place on 2nd and 3rd June. More than 3,000 students are expected to attend,

By Cristina Carrillo
Imperial’s deep tech entrepreneurial environment:  how do science ideas sell?

Imperial’s deep tech entrepreneurial environment: how do science ideas sell?

As students at a university that has long prided itself in its research and innovation, it is inevitable to ask ourselves throughout our degree how exciting breakthroughs materialise into products on the market. The business component of discovery is therefore paramount to its success, which Imperial reflects in its STEMB

By Cristina Carrillo and Nadeen Daka
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Held annually on February 11th and implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, this initiative promotes full and equal participation and recognition of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.  About the event

By Cristina Carrillo