College Counselling Service Expansion: A First Step
The College has invested into expanding the student counselling service after they had struggled to keep up with demand for several years - but this is just the beginning
Imperial Renews Times Partnership
Imperial has renewed a partnership with The Times that gives both students and staff a free 12-month digital subscription, tied to their college accounts. The College originally started the partnership last year, but it was unknown whether it would continue. The offering has been expanded this year, with the subscription
Mumps Outbreak Amongst Medics
There has been an outbreak of mumps among medic students over the last week, rendering several students confined to their homes while they wait for the infection to pass. The NHS recommendation for isolation is five days, by which time infectivity is largely reduced as mumps is a ‘self-limiting’ infection
The Fossil Fuel Dichotomy at Imperial
On the 10th of October, the UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) delivered a report to government on how the government can engage the public in sustainable practices in order to reduce carbon emissions. The report was led by Dr. Richard Carmichael, an Imperial academic working with the Centre for
Imperial Launches J-IDEA Institute
The new institute on White City campus aims to provide rapid response to epidemics and natural disasters, bringing together hundreds of researchers
Prince Andrew's Visit: Student Responses
Last week, Felix reported on Prince Andrew’s visit to the College as part of the Pitch@Palace campaign. As the news broke, we spoke to students around campus about their opinions, and promised to report back. We’ll highlight some particular responses that we feel summed up the opinions
First Meeting of Union Council: A Roundup
Felix is committed this year to demystifying the Union for students, shedding light on the processes and people behind decision-making - this week, we summarise the juicy bits of the first meeting of the Union Council
Prince Andrew Planning to Visit College
The Duke of York is likely attending the College as part of the Pitch@Palace initiative, with which Imperial has been involved for several years - but the decision is now controversial after the allegations earlier this year
The 'Welcome Carnival': Trouble at the Bars
The newly named 'Welcome Carnival' was an unsuccessful night for the Union, with lower-than-expected ticket and drinks sales
Guardian University League Tables: Imperial Maintains Position
The Guardian university league tables for 2020 were published on 7th June. The tables rank UK universities both overall and for individual subjects. Imperial maintained its overall position from last year in 7th, an impressive feat given that many London universities have declined. LSE, King’s College, City University, and
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
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.