Retraction: 'Imperial Students in Self-Isolation as Coronavirus Risk Grows'
Felix would like to issue a formal retraction regarding the 13th March article 'Imperial Students in Self-Isolation as Coronavirus Risk Grows.'
College charges postgrads to apply ‘Financial gatekeeping’ say academics
Academics and researchers at Imperial signed an open letter addressed to the College senior leadership team calling the repeal of a new application fee for taught post-graduate courses.
No fee reductions says VP Education, ‘No drop in teaching quality’
The interim Vice Provost (Education) has told Felix that students should not expect a reduction in fees in response to changes in education delivery. VP Emma McCoy has said that the enforced change to teaching method has been a significant driver of innovation and she believed that teaching would be
2 weeks to lockdown?
Major breakouts at Glasgow and the Royal College of Music suggest we are weeks from lockdown.
SAGE called for online only teaching 4 weeks ago
The governmental Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) body called for all university teaching to be fully online 4 weeks ago.
Watch defending University Challenge champions, Imperial, battle Exeter on Monday
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.
Panopto crashes on the first day of term
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.
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
Space: The Final Frontier
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
The Ongoing Direction of the Union
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
Imperial Graduate CEO of Spyras Named UK’s Most Promising Entrepreneur
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
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