Changes to Alcohol Policy for Varsity 2014
Imperial’s Sports Partnership has recently sent an email to stakeholder of the annual Varsity match outlining changes to the acceptance of alcohol during the event.
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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.
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.
YoYo mobile payments app rolled out on campus
A new app, Yoyo, for mobile payment has recently launched at Imperial.
Victoria Line suffers from Civil Engineering mishap
The Victoria line on Thursday 23 January was partly suspended with severe delays for several hours due to fast-setting concrete. Trains were not running between Warren Street and Brixton.
US Energy Secretary visits Imperial
Imperial College was visited last week by US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. In a talk on Friday, January 17, at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change Dr Moniz outlined the US government’s current energy policy and its plans for achieving a low carbon future.
Union Concert Hall refurbished with £220,000 grant
Plans have been announced for a major refurbishment of the Imperial College Union Concert Hall, to be funded by a grant from the Harlington Trust.
Imperial Teams reach BP competition semi-finals
Imperial students have made it through to the BP Ultimate Field Trip semi-finals. Four Imperial teams (X-tek, Team Griffon, Energineers & The Next Frontier) have reached the semi-finals stage, which will be held on the 3rd-4th February across the UK.
Imperial opens new ICT centre at Imperial West
Imperial has opened a new centre for ICT innovation at Imperial West.
Imperial Debating comes in top 16 at the World University Debating Championships
Imperial Debating saw success at the World University Debating Championships.
Imperial College NHS Trust in Consultation to become a Foundation Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is currently consulting on proposals to become a foundation trust. If successful, a foundation trust status will allow Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to become a not for profit entity that works independently from the government.
Farewell Science Museum Library
The Science Musuem Library is moving, change is coming to the 3rd Floor.