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Issue 1566

31st Jan 2014
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Russel Tovey shines in The Pass

With the latest revelation from Thomas Hitzlsperger, and Tom Daley’s recent announcement that he is in a gay relationship, the topic of high profile sportsman and homosexuality is currently much discussed.

By Christopher Hong Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Open Letter: Regarding the Residential Experience Review

It has recently been announced that the College has set up a consultation process to review the “residential experience” at Imperial, with the purpose of shaping the residential experience for students in College accommodation.

By Nick Voulvoulis Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com12 min read

On trains and privatisation

The British railway system is the biggest example of the failures of privatisation. I’m not old enough to remember the change, but I’m sure the arguments were the same as those touted today for the privatisation of other well-functioning institutions....

By Keir Little Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Introducing TEDxImperialCollege 2014

Following the success of the first TEDxImperialCollege conference held at Imperial College two years ago, and TEDMEDLive last March, students from Imperial can now look forward to yet another thought-provoking, mind-engaging TEDx conference to be held on 29 March.

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Imperial and Huawei to cooperate on new data laboratory

A top global ICT solutions company and Imperial will collaborate and invest on a data science lab.

By Nida Mahmud Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read

Imperial academics on list of top UK practising scientists

Two Imperial College researchers have been placed on list of 100 top practising scientists compiled by the Science Council.

By Maciej Matuszewski Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read

French Energy Giant to Invest in UK Fracking

French resource company (and energy giant) Total is set to invest up to £13 million in the immediate future in the fledgling UK Shale Gas (fracking) industry.

By Eoghan Totten Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read

Egypt’s New Constitution

The metamorphosis of an Arab state from autocracy to anarchy

By Jash Rughani Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Do you want brains with that?

Do you want brains with that?

Anand Jagatia takes a look at prions, the bad behaving proteins

By Anand Jagatia Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Confessions of a GTA: Part 9

Here, let me Google that for you... Actually, that’s not our job

By The GTA Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Care Data: Live saving tool or invasion of privacy?

The NHS has recently dispatched a leaflet titled “Better information means better care” to everyone in England.

By Aamna Mohdin Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Car crash driver admits causing death of Imperial researcher

An Australian man has admitted causing the death of two men, one of whom was the Imperial College researcher Dr Sean Barrett, by dangerous driving.

By Maciej Matuszewski Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
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