Science
Irregular is not uncommon: Lutea
Imperial’s Venture Catalyst Challenge participants developing a product that could change the way 1 in 3 women track and feel about their cycles
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Science
Novel HIV Vaccines Trialed in Humans
Three mRNA vaccines for HIV are set to complete trials in 2027
Editorial
What's Felix about, really?
What is the point of Felix? I have been involved with this newspaper in various ways over the last couple of years, but I never questioned its purpose until this summer. Before I became Editor, what Felix meant to me was quite clear: a hobby that made me a better
Opinion
It’s time to challenge the flawed and damaging university rankings
In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, Imperial came first in the UK and Europe and second globally. The university called the result “a powerful endorsement of the talent, dedication and ambition” of Imperial’s community. But is it? University rankings hold powerful sway. Students and researchers use them to
Environment
Should South Africa rethink its strategy on rhino poaching?
Between 2000 and 2013, the market for rhino horn grew 30-fold as prices skyrocketed. Prices peaked at $65,000 per kg in 2012, surpassing gold and cocaine in value. In 2015, we witnessed a whopping 1349 rhinos killed in a single year, the highest number on record, and, in the
Environment
Imperial to work with several of the largest fossil fuel companies
Despite decades denying science, Imperial’s new analysis finds giant fossil fuel companies are genuinely committed to net zero and wants to help.
News
UK Universities struggle amid increasing financial pressures
Universities are forced to cut back on research and President Hugh Brady describes Imperial’s current situation
Environment
Diving into Imperial’s Waste: What We Found
At 900 tonnes each year, almost half of South Kensington campus’ waste is ‘general waste’. This waste stream is collected daily and taken by lorry to an energy from waste (EfW) plant in Southwark where it is incinerated. Although the energy from burning this waste is returned to the grid,
Environment
Taste Imperial menus to feature environmental impact labels
Imperial is trialling a new carbon labelling scheme on selected Taste Imperial menus as part of its new Sustainable Food and Drink Policy, which will be released soon. La Cantina in the Junior Common Room is already displaying the labels. The roll-out will continue with static menus, with the aim
Business
Revolution or evolution?
Global finance at a tipping point: is the dollar losing its grip?
Books
What Did You Read This Summer?
There are few better ways to understand someone’s character better than their choice of book.
Horoscopes
Horoscopes: 26 September 2025
Will your stars align this year?