Immunology: an overview of the field at Imperial
How do Imperial students and researchers at different stages of their career view and explore immunology?
Cristina Carrillo
Science & Technology Editor (2025-26)
The Elements
What I thought would be a quick pitstop at a local bookshop in Chiswick turned into a half-hour chat with the owner where I realised I hadn’t read a life-changing book in a while. The conversation inspired a strong urge to change that; I grabbed a copy of The
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,
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
How machine learning could transform the pharmaceutical industry
A conversation with Professor Miraz Rahman, Head of the Department of Drug Discovery at King’s College London.
Ayahuasca-derived treatment shows lasting antidepressant effects in Imperial-led clinical trial
This Week In Science
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
Imperial and World Economic Forum to collaborate in AI innovation centre
This Week in Science
AI could kill the human need to want
And I don’t want that.
The need for speed and carbon neutrality: F1 2026
Redesigned energy management, fully sustainable fuel and more to be expected next season in Formula 1’s most sweeping rules change to date
FoNS-Make-A-Difference 2025: about the six finalist teams
The competition final hosted teams proposing innovative low-cost technologies with a positive societal impact, from Braille devices to at-home viral test kits.
Imperial co-founded start-up receives funds for novel fertility test: This Week In Science
Genie Fertility, start-up co-founded by Imperial alumnus, raises $1.2 million to develop non-invasive fertility test