Above and Beyond
The journeys behind the Imperial team that produced NASA’s IMAP magnetometer, now probing a million miles from Earth.
Isabella Duchovny
News Editor (2025-26)
What’s in the pre-action letter sent to Imperial?
UCL reached a costly settlement last month with the Student Group Claim, an entity representing students and graduates that seek compensation for disruptions to teaching during the 2017 to 2021 period, which was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide strikes. Asserson Law Offices and Harcus Parker Limited, the law
Tube fares to increase this month
Mayor Sadiq Khan announced changes to Travel for London (TfL) fares commencing this Sunday, March 1st. Pay as you go fares for the tube, DLR and rail are increasing by £0.20 for travel in single zones. The fare for Elizabeth line journeys between Zone I and Heathrow are increasing
Interview with Lucy Hand, Head Gardener
Can you tell me a little bit about your background and how you ended up being a gardener and at Imperial? I originally wanted to combine art and plants; that was my original desire. I studied as a Horticulture and Landscape technician. It’s a combination of design, landscape design,
Exploring Imperial students’ relation with internships
Survey run by Felix finds that while students tend to enjoy summertime work experience, seeking opportunities is a highly stressful deed.
Mitigation for teaching lost to strikes leaves students dissatisfied
UCU says it received over a thousand compensation requests as strikes continue.
New trade union strike dates announced for February
The Joint Trade Unions (JTU), comprising Imperial’s three recognised trade unions, have been on strike since early October. The most recent round of strikes took place in the first two weeks of term, ending on Friday 16th January. Staff from all three JTU unions – Unite, Unison and the University
Union Council report
Stonewall, medicines, the IZI, and GTAs: Council Papers from the December 9th meeting.
Our personal ecosystems
Femtech and Microbiome societies panel discusses the vaginal and gut microbiome.
KCL to begin puberty blockers trial in January
The trial is steeped in controversy and surrounded by international debate on the benefits and risks of using puberty suppressing hormones.
Dévorer to replace South Kensington Farmer’s Market in January 2026
The startup, co-founded by a former Imperial Business School student, will rotate vendors and introduce “meal deals” to the Tuesday food court.
OT Interviews: Emina Hogas, Deputy President for Education
Starting her second year in the role, the biomedical engineer discusses first year takeaways and new priorities.