What you need to do before you leave Imperial
University is over before you know it, they say. I’m sure some students would disagree. Nevertheless, Alice Davage and Fred Fyles are here with some things to make sure to do before gaining your freedom…
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UCU calls on withheld salaries to fund bursaries
Imperial College UCU have written to the College asking for withheld salaries to be used to make up for bursary shortfall.
The Felix News round-up: some highlights from a year of news around campus
With the last paper of the academic year, Editor-in-Chief Fred Fyles and Deputy Editor Joanna Wormald check out some of the most important stories from the past academic year.
The cinema of Japanese master Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Palme d’Or last month for his drama Shoplifters – it’s a long-overdue recognition for the spiritual successor of Yasujiro Ozu.
God save the Childqueen
LA psychedelic-soul artist Kadhja Bonet returns with Childqueen, the follow-up to her breakthrough LP The Visitor, displaying her instrumental skills and syrupy vocals.
Death of Cardiff lecturer highlights teaching workload
Dr Malcolm Anderson, who fell to his death, was struggling with workloads. Academics have compared the case to that of Professor Stefan Grimm at Imperial.
The Iliac Crest – An unsettling tale of disappearance and mystery
This surreal novel from Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza explores the nature of boundaries, in a haunted tale that sticks in the imagination.
Felix recommends: top picks for a summer of culture
As the days grow longer, the cultural offerings in the capital tend to dry up, with people electing to head outdoors rather than sit in the theatre. Rejoice, culture lovers – Felix is on hand with some of the top recommendations for a summer of art and culture.
Felix recommends – reading for summer days
Jingjie Cheng and Fred Fyles take you through their books for the perfect summer day, as well as brand-new titles for you to check out over the break!
Art on the Underground: contemporary tube maps, iconic designs, and giant egg invaders…
Heather Phillipson’s egg-based installation at Gloucester Road station is only the latest in a series of artistic interventions from Art on the Underground, which draws inspiration from the tube network’s history of iconic designs, from architecture to typography.
Universities withholding millions from staff involved in UCU strike
Russell Group universities have already withheld £8 million in salaries, with further deductions on the horizon.
The age of Oneohtrix Point Never has finally touched down
Age Of is a brilliant development for Oneohtrix Point Never, which sees producer Daniel Lopatin taking on more collaborators, and deconstructing popular music’s toolkit.