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Meet Nico Henry, the Union President
The former physicist shares his past experiences and ambitions for the year
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Editorial
What should we focus on?
Did you know that the entirety of the Felix archive, dating back to 1949, can be found on our website? Browsing through issues from past decades is a funny experience, but one that allows social, economic and political changes to be traced over decades. A long, long time ago, in
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Consultation opens for new White City building
Imperial is consulting on its plans for a new academic building at White City campus from Monday 29th September to Sunday 26th October. The College was granted Outline Planning Permission, an initial approval step that opens the way to the submission of more detailed plans. The new building will offer
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Row between UCU and College following Palestine Action post controversy
A row has erupted between Imperial and the University and College Union (UCU) after a UCU staff member shared a social media post calling for opposition to the government’s recent proscription of Palestine Action. The message, posted on 12th August by an Imperial staff member, invited colleagues to “sign
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Strike action dates confirmed for October and November
The Joint Trade Unions (JTU) has confirmed the dates on which it will engage in industrial action. As of publication, strike action is planned in four blocks, namely on 7th to 8th, and 27th to 28th October; then on 13th to 14th, and 25th to 28th November. The JTU’s
Issue 187
OT Interviews 2025: Nico Henry, Union President (transcript)
This interview will be published shortly.
Culture
Why brutalism makes people nicer
And why people who hate it suck.
News
Unionised staff reject final pay award and vote for strike action
Members of Imperial’s Joint Trade Unions (JTU) have voted in favour of strike action following a dispute with the College over its 2025/2026 pay award. The Imperial branch of the University and College Union (UCU) announced on Tuesday 16th September that 77% of its members had backed strike
Societies
Project Tycho: rocket science with raw power
Three things excite engineers: fast cars, jet planes and explosions. Project Tycho focuses on a fourth: rocket engines.
Societies
Welcome to Societies 25/26!
A love letter for and an introduction to the heart of Imperial’s student activities
Food
Freshers’ Compass
How to navigate food, travel, freebies and feeling at home in your new surroundings.
Food
One Pot Dishes
Perfect for freshers’ fortnight!