Ethical Investment Paper Passed by College Council
A paper presented to College Council by the Union President on establishing a Socially Responsible Investment Policy working group was passed on 22nd November
Felix Interviews: Anne Barrett, College Archivist
The College maintains extensive archives and records of its activities, containing a wealth of fascinating history – which is presided over by Anne Barrett. Felix spoke with Anne about the archives and their role in the College’s operation
Union Council Votes 36:1 to Reject Increase in Halls Rent Price
During the Union Council meeting last Tuesday, the 12.2% rent increase proposed by College was discussed, the floor was opened to students for questions and contributions, and the proposal was voted on
Managing Director of the Union Steps Down
The most senior member of permanent Union staff, the Managing Director Jarlath O’Hara, is stepping down from his role before the start of next term
Union Kitchen Receives 2/5 Food Hygiene Rating
An inspection undertaken in August found that hygienic food handling was not up to par in the 568 kitchens
Strike Action: Pensions and Pay
The Imperial branch of the University and College Union could not join with the nationwide strikes this week
College Plans to Increase Halls Rent Again; Union to Negotiate Prices
The College and the Union are renegotiating rent prices this year, five years on from the construction of Woodward and just prior to the opening of the new Kemp Porter halls
Food in Union Stops Due to Electrical Fault; “No Timeline” on Return
The Union kitchens have been closed for two weeks, with no known timeline for when food service will return
Survey Shows What Students Really Think of Brexit
The survey conducted across over 35,000 students showed that a significant majority oppose Brexit and deeply distrust British politicians; student interviews conducted at Imperial corroborated
College Plans to Put Path across Queen's Lawn
As part of the South Kensington masterplan, the College has planned to place a path across the lawn since December 2018 - but some of the 2019-20 student representatives are not happy with the decision
Record Turnout at Autumn Elections
The elections this year topped the charts in terms of turnout for Autumn, cresting 34% - Felix breaks down the stats and speaks to the Elections team
Felix Reports: Second Union Council
The second Union Council of the year met on 5th November to discuss policy and hear reports from sabbatical officers and constituent union Presidents