Having lost their first match against Strathclyde, the Imperial College University Challenge team are making their next appearance on Monday 19th October against Exeter in an attempt to remain in the competition.
The technical issues have raised questions over the feasibility of an entirely online term, and about the value of a virtual academic year, which is an already heated debate.
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
Felix spoke to Chris Banks, Director of Library Services and Assistant Provost (Space), about the Space Sharing Programme, in light of the ongoing problem of space at the College
Last week, Felix reported that the Managing Director of the Union, Jarlath O’Hara, was stepping down, with Jon Tucker to provide interim support. We provide an update on the situation and a discussion on the ongoing direction of the Union
George Winfield studied MRes Medical Device Design and Entrepreneurship at Imperial and won both the White City Innovators’ Programme in 2018 and the Technology category of the Mayor of London Entrepreneur awards in 2019. His entry was ‘Spyras’, a paper-based breathing sensor used to reliably and efficiently identify sepsis. He
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
A paper presented to College Council by the Union President on establishing a Socially Responsible Investment Policy working group was passed on 22nd November
An inspection undertaken in August found that hygienic food handling was not up to par in the 568 kitchens
The Imperial branch of the University and College Union could not join with the nationwide strikes this week
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
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