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31st Jan 2014
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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

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

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
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

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

AMAZING, IN CAPITAL LETTERS

As I sat down in my plush theatre seat, tucking my kiddy school bag under my legs, I suddenly felt very small.

By Clara Clark Nevola Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Sorry for droning on...

At the time of writing, the Guardian has just run an online story about Obama. It seems he is ready to bypass congress when it comes to his 2014 agenda.

By Christy Kelly Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 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

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
A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

Utsav Radia on why and when you stop remembering your early years

By Utsav K Radia Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com31 Jan 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

A grand genome: the new cost of genome sequencing

In 2003, the Human Genome Project was declared complete. At a cost of around $3 billion and taking 13 years, for the first time we had a sequence of around 99% of the human genome.

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