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Issue 1726

21st Jun 2019
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Reverb: society events made easier

Reverb: society events made easier

As the year draws to a close, many societies will begin the transition to a new committee. Running a society at Imperial is not easy, and perhaps the hardest part of running a society is planning the associated events. A lot of things have to be taken into consideration when

By Emem Umoh Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Has MiFID II demolished the research industry?

Has MiFID II demolished the research industry?

At the beginning of last year MiFID II was introduced to make the financial industry more transparent. One key aspect of this is the move from bundled to unbundled products brokerage firms provide. Previously, a fund manager buying a security through a broker would pay a hefty commission. This would

By Tom Alston Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read

Strike threat as College rejects plea to protect pensions

Imperial’s refusal to protect workers absolutely from increasing pension contributions risks industrial action later this year.

By Joanna Wormald Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Felix Music’s astronomical anthems

Felix Music’s astronomical anthems

No, we don’t have anything from Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino.

By Adrian LaMoury Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
A Midsummer night’s dream

A Midsummer night’s dream

The Bridge Theatre brings us an ambitious, funny and immersive production of William Shakespeare’s play

By Maria Portela Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Half a century of Hot Buttered Soul

Half a century of Hot Buttered Soul

Fifty years on from its release, Music Writer Rhidian Thomas tells the story of a ground-breaking album that changed soul forever.

By Rhidian Thomas Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com5 min read
Oxygen: the generator of life

Oxygen: the generator of life

New research indicates that oxygen abundance was strongly correlated to cycles of flourishing and declining biodiversity during the development of prehistoric multicellular life.

By Juan Rubio Gorrochategui Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Whisk Desserts: A delightfully decadent all-dessert pop-up in Angel

Whisk Desserts: A delightfully decadent all-dessert pop-up in Angel

We all know that no matter how much you’ve eaten, there’s always room for dessert… but what if your entire 3-course meal was just that - dessert? Arts Editor, Claire, reviews this sweet pop-up just in time for summer!

By Claire Chan Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Staff excellence is celebrated at the Annual Imperial Garden Party

Staff excellence is celebrated at the Annual Imperial Garden Party

Members of staff who have made outstanding contributions are recognised for their achievements with the President’s Awards

By Isabelle Zhang Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Israel Trip 2019: What did participants think about Israel ?

Israel Trip 2019: What did participants think about Israel ?

For the 3rd consecutive year, the Israeli Society organised a seven day trip to Israel last March. The trip aimed to show the growing tech sector of Israel, as well as the cultural side of the country. Want to be a part of it next year? Why don’t you

By Imperial College Israeli Society Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read
The noisy, discordant sound of history: Black Midi

The noisy, discordant sound of history: Black Midi

Black Midi had released very little music as I walked down the steps to the EartH concert hall. In fact, when I first heard of the band from a friend of a friend of the band at a gig a year ago, they had released no music at all. Much

By Jonathan Lu Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Jun 2019 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
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