Imperial magnetometer on board NASA’s IMAP mission
A NASA mission launched on September 24, carrying an Imperial-built magnetometer to measure magnetic fields in space
Taste Imperial introduces seaweed-based packaging
Notpla’s compostable packaging helps reduce single-use plastic waste
Imperial to work with several of the largest fossil fuel companies
Despite decades denying science, Imperial’s new analysis finds giant fossil fuel companies are genuinely committed to net zero and wants to help.
UK Universities struggle amid increasing financial pressures
Universities are forced to cut back on research and President Hugh Brady describes Imperial’s current situation
Imperial removes “legal framework” for supporting trans students from policies
New guidance issued in light of Office for Students conditions for registration, amidst free speech rules changing.
How the Supreme Court ruling on gender is impacting queer people at Imperial
Last month, the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) ruled that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010), the definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The case brought before the court, For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, asked if transgender women should be included
How Imperial is dealing with the rise in students using AI
As research shows up to 92% of students across the UK use AI in some form for their studies , Imperial begins to adapt for the future.
College is UK’s 10th largest animal testing research body
68,135 animals were used in research at Imperial in 2023.
An interview with Dr Alan Spivey
How has the rise in student use of generative AI changed your approach to teaching and assessment? The first thing I would say about the HEPI report is it has a few caveats. It’s taken from about a thousand students how are all UK undergraduates, so full-time in various
Imperial Business School ranked 38th globally in FT rankings
Imperial College Business School’s MBA has placed 38th globally in the 2025 Financial Times rankings, improving by one position from last year. The school received an overall satisfaction score of 8.406 on a ten-point scale and was ranked 24th for weighted research output by full-time faculty. The survey
Former Australian PM Julia Gillard at Imperial
Julia Gillard, Chair of the Wellcome Trust and former Prime Minister of Australia, delivered the Institute of Global Health Innovation’s Special Lecture in the Sir Alexander Fleming Building on Thursday 28th November. She examined the outlook for science and politics, tackling the implications for global cooperation on pivotal issues
KOKORO review
Hidden in the Sherfield building lies a Japanese sushi and bento restaurant. Felix headed to Kokoro at h-bar to give it a taste.