New Head of Physics appointed
Professor Michele Dougherty took over as Head from the 1st January.
Jo Johnson out as universities minister in cabinet reshuffle
Johnson has been replaced by Sam Gyimah, amid controversy over the choice of Toby Young for the board of Office for Students
Imperial-educated doctor claims university stress led to alcohol addiction
Lauren Fowler, 25, avoided a prison sentence for drunk-driving this week. She claimed that she drank at university to "cope with the stress"
Cashless trial extended across Imperial outlets
The trial of cashless payments, which started in December across four outlets, has been expanded to eight outlets, and will continue through January.
Universities minister threatens to fine universities that no-platform speakers
Jo Johnson announced plans to crack down on no-platforming and safe spaces, which he claimed were “undermining the principle of free speech in our universities.”
Library levels reopen following long-running development works
The works were begun this summer, and were scheduled to be completed last month.
Imperial catering outlets trialling cashless systems
A number of outlets at Imperial are going cashless for a two week trial.
Union to review their choice of house lager
The Union is looking for student feedback on their house lager, which was switched to Bud Light two months ago to angry reactions.
University of Hull offers to suppress criticism of fossil fuel industry
Emails reveal that university staff offered to remove critical comments under a live-stream of a BP-sponsored lecture.
Imperial fined after death of lab researcher
Southwark Crown Court concluded that the death of Damien Bowen would have been prevented if ventilation had been switched on.
Union commits to supporting liberation officers
The Liberation Review has generated a number of plans for the future.
The Felix News round-up: here's what's been going on around campus this year
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at what's happened at Imperial for the past 12 months. Expect tie clubs, cooked breakfasts, and library closures