Imperial removes “legal framework” for supporting trans students from policies
New guidance issued in light of Office for Students conditions for registration, amidst free speech rules changing.
Graduand dragged out from ceremony after protesting for Palestine
An Imperial graduate was removed from the graduation ceremony after displaying a sign stating “Imperial funds genocide” on Tuesday 3rd June. The protest, which has since been uploaded to social media, was a call for “divestment,” in response to what the student called Imperial’s “financial ties to the ongoing
How the Supreme Court ruling on gender is impacting queer people at Imperial
Last month, the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) ruled that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010), the definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The case brought before the court, For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, asked if transgender women should be included
College opens Imperial Global India in Bengaluru
Imperial College London has launched its fourth global hub in Bengaluru. The hub will host research programmes with Indian partners, focusing on some of “the world’s most pressing challenges in areas such as climate change and sustainability, food and water security, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).” Launched at the Science
DPE and DPW at House of Lords for RGSU event
The Deputy Presidents for Education and Welfare (DPE & DPW), Emina Hogas and Nico Henry, visited the House of Lords for a Russell Group Student Union (RGSU) event on Wednesday 14th May. The event, facilitated by UCL Student Union, was hosted to launch the RGSU’s international student paper. Both
Police and fire services spotted in North Acton
A large police presence and “at least” one fire engine were spotted outside Woodward Halls on Friday 9th May. Students attested to seeing canine units within the area, as well as diverted traffic on Victoria Road. Activity in the area did not end until “around 8pm”. It is unclear why
Imperial Professor and peer failed to declare shares in health firms to House of Lords
Guardian investigation reveals Lord Ara Darzi, Paul Hamlyn Chair of Surgery held undisclosed shares and share options in US–based healthcare company.
Imperial Zero Index to be released by end of academic year
A Freedom of Information request by Felix has revealed that Imperial has said the Imperial Zero Index is “not a policy and has no impact on the state of the elements of the environment.” In February 2024 Imperial College London launched the Zero Index, a new framework to assess their
Felix launches Drug Survey 2025
Felix is launching it's slightly-less-than annual drug survey for 2025. Building on past surveys, as well as broadening our scope to include questions on alcohol and nicotine product usage. Drugs have played an important part in the lives of students, but there hasn't been a comprehensive
Ian Walmsley to step down as Provost after seven years
Professor Ian Walmsley is stepping down from his role as Provost in September 2025. He will move on from the role after seven years at Imperial. Walmsley became Imperial's second Provost in September 2018, succeeding Professor James Stirling. He joined Imperial after working at the University of Oxford
A year on from the encampment, Imperial students and staff are still ready to fight for divestment
Activists urge university to disclose and divest as protests resume for sixth consecutive term.
Business School rebrands, aligning "more closely with the wider university"
Imperial College Business School has updated its name and branding, aligning itself with the wider college branding in a bid to reflect the school's "commitment to bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world impact". The faculty, now renamed to "Imperial Business School" introduced