Restoring biodiversity, building sustainable cities
Probiotic Cites Symposium II discusses: does the microbiome hold the key to combating climate change in cities?
Issue 1902
2 Oct 2026
Youth despair is driving markets to the extremes
The volatility of the KOSPI is a warning to all other economies that have been ignoring the prospect of the younger generation.
London's live music
London is often regarded as the ‘gig capital of the world’. Whether you’re looking to explore the city’s independent music scene, or just looking for a cheap way to spend a night out, these are the London music venues that will not break your wallet. The Lexington Known
The Odyssey: all the spectacle in the world can’t save Nolan’s hero
With $250 million, IMAX cameras and a cast comprising half of Hollywood, Nolan turns Homer’s epic into an immense spectacle – but loses much of what made Odysseus compelling along the way.
Behind Freshers’ Week
Felix and LSE’s The Beaver investigate the social, business, and financial underpinnings of London’s biggest week on the social calendar.
Imperial team ranks 2nd in Europe & Africa Shell Eco-Marathon Competition
The student team set a new all-time British record by taking a risky, redesign-focused approach.
Imperial’s plan to help the planet
What you need to know about the 2026-31 Imperial Sustainable Strategy.
Security & Community Safety department restructuring proposal prompts Unite concerns
Staff worry about a decrease in experienced in-house security officers, as the initial proposal estimates £600,000 in cost savings.
Prince Harry reaffirms support for conflict-injured children at Imperial event
The I-HUB at Imperial’s White City campus hosted the Duke of Sussex to honour the College’s partnership with Save the Children and Archewell Philanthropies. The collaboration focuses on providing children with the various types of support needed after life-changing injuries in conflict zones. The Duke attended
EEE Department partners with Gracia AI to design 4D workshops for students
Imperial’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and London tech startup Gracia AI have collaborated to apply Gracia’s photorealistic 4D video technology to experiential workshops on core hand-soldering operations. This summer, EEE undergraduate students were the first to trial the masterclass using VR headsets, with early
London Demo Day 2026
Imperial hosts the capital’s top university-led, early stage startups seeking investment
Imperial was rejected from the Defence Universities Alliance. We don’t know why
The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a UK government initiative that aims to support defence research and collaboration between a group of universities selected by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the armed forces. The College applied to become a founding member in May 2026: amongst almost 100 applicants, Imperial