Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust appoints new chief executive
The Imperial College Healthcare Trust, which runs five London hospitals including St Mary’s and Charing Cross. has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive.
Management MSc Student passes away
Miss Tianlin Wang a 2013-14 Management MSc student was found dead last week.
Union submits portfolio of evidence to College’s Residential Experience Review
The Residential Experience review was announced by College at the start of the year. The aim of this review is to improve the residential experience students at Imperial have.
Office of Fair Trading claims sanctions on students in debt unlawful
After analysing the terms and conditions of over 100 UK Higher Education Institutions, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) concluded that almost 75% included sections that could stop students graduating or progressing to the next year of study if they were in debt to their institution.
NekNominations - a fifth reported fatality
A fifth person has been reported as having died after taking part in NekNomination online drinking game.
Imperial Medic diagnoses Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man
Imperial surgeon Mr. Hutan Ashrafian has recently diagnosed a picture of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man
Immigration Bill has second reading in Lords
The second reading of the Immigration Bill took place in the House of Lords last Monday. The reading stretched over a seven-hour period during which the Peers discussed several aspects of the bill, including a lengthy discussion about the prospective problems facing overseas students due to the bill The
College indirectly invests £785,000 in tobacco industry
Earlier this week the London Student revealed that Imperial College has £785,000 indirectly invested in tobacco companies. This conflicts with the extensive cancer research done by Imperial academics.
Chemistry & Materials Departments display year on year NSS participation increase
The Chemistry and Materials Departments have shown a marked improvement from the number of final year students who have completed the National Student Survey.
Union Big Election Nominations 2014 Open!
The nominations for the Union’s Big Elections 2014 opened this Monday. These elections determine who will fill key roles at the Union during the 2014-15 academic year. Read to see a list of confirmed candidates!
Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention returns to Imperial on February 22
The College is preparing to host top SF and fantasy writers at its annual convention, Picocon. This year award winning authors Sarah Pinborough and Charles Stross wILL...
In Appointments We Trust
Interesting points raised at Council