UCU prolongs industrial action into December
The staff union will be on strike for two consecutive weeks.
Win some, lose some: breaking down the 2026 budget
Government balances reintroduction of maintenance grants with new tariff on international student fees.
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.
UCU encourages students to seek compensation for teaching disruption
The Imperial branch of University and College Union (UCU), a trade union, shared a link inviting students to ask the College Provost for compensation following teaching disruptions caused by industrial action. Imperial UCU noted that unless students opt out, a copy of the form would be send them to “help
Union Council unanimously votes to support staff strikes
The Union Council has unanimously voted to pass a motion supporting the Joint Trade Unions’ industrial action. The Joint Trade Unions (JTU), which represents all three of Imperial’s recognised labour unions, obtained a six-month striking mandate in September. Members of each union had independently voted for strike action following
Slurs, hatred, and Nazi UFOs: what really hides beneath Imperial’s popular “Agarthan Society”?
The now-deleted but once widely-followed meme account, one of dozens that appeared across universities in recent months, was sharing seemingly neo-Nazi content.
Imperial reportedly reconsidering Stonewall membership and unlikely to submit for its accreditation scheme
The Supreme Court’s ruling in May on the definition of sex may have pushed the university to rethink its relationship with the LGBTQ+ organisation.
Pfizer bets $10bn on Imperial Professor’s weight-loss drug candidate
Imperial stands to make millions in royalties if the monthly jab lives up to expectations.
ICU-led initiative calls for increase to London-based PhD stipends
London Russell Group universities say UKRI is failing to account for higher living costs in the UK capital.
Narrow University Challenge victory ensures Imperial a place in quarter final round
Imperial College narrowly beat Southampton 190-180 in the second round of University Challenge. The team will now progress to the quarter finals. Imperial quickly developed a lead during the match, leading by 140-65 with only 10 minutes left of the round. However, an astonishing comeback by Southampton allowed them to
“A breakdown in College governance”: more hiccups in the pay dispute
Strikes continue as staff unions accuse College of discreetly doing away with recommendations from 2018 pay benchmarking working group.
OT Interviews: Anson To, Deputy President for Welfare
The former LGBTQ+ officer discusses affordability, tailored therapy and advocacy.