Since the removal of Venezuela’s autocratic leader, Nicolas Maduro, by an American task force in January, President Donald Trump has vociferously called for oil companies to rekindle their commercial ties with the embattled petrostate. Although many have been reluctant to “take the oil”, baulking at high upfront investments to
An investigation published by The BMJ in March reveals councils in England face legal pressure from the Stove Industry Association (SIA) as public health campaigns urge homeowners to limit the use of wood-burners. Findings from freedom of information requests, sent to local authority areas identified as having the highest density
What I thought would be a quick pitstop at a local bookshop in Chiswick turned into a half-hour chat with the owner where I realised I hadn’t read a life-changing book in a while. The conversation inspired a strong urge to change that; I grabbed a copy of The
Zadie Smith’s postcolonial family saga White Teeth is a vibrant ode to London’s multiculturalism. Its blend of humour, history, drama, and even biology(!) made it a favourite of mine almost immediately. It follows Archie, an Englishman, and Samad, a Bangladeshi man, who meet during World War II. Samad
A reflection on the ambitions and consequences of the Tobacco and Vapes Act of 2026.
On sovereignty, double standards, and the human cost of Empire
The aim of life is not merely to function well, but to become whole.
Imperial Business School is looking to roll out “AI avatars” of its teaching staff for selected modules following a pilot programme. The “avatars,” life-like AI-generated simulations of consenting professors, would be accessible via existing teaching platforms such as Insendi. Trained on lecture slides, readings, and other course materials provided by
Since taking charge of catering at the 568 bar in early March, Imperial College Union has pledged to improve the improve the affordability, service quality, and sustainability of its menu. Staples like the burgers, pizzas, and curly fries remain, but many items have been overhauled. The venue, formely known as
Imperial has announced Wednesday 21st October as the date for this year’s Commemoration Day ceremony, celebrating the undergraduate graduating class of 2026. Graduation days, similar events organised mainly for outgoing postgraduate students, will take place on 2nd and 3rd June. More than 3,000 students are expected to attend,
Loud proponents of North Sea drilling are missing the point on energy security
A three-month startup programme with £100,000 up for grabs.
Science
As students at a university that has long prided itself in its research and innovation, it is inevitable to ask ourselves throughout our degree how exciting breakthroughs materialise into products on the market. The business component of discovery is therefore paramount to its success, which Imperial reflects in its STEMB
Business
Market disruption, inventory depletion, and rising consumer costs reveal the hidden mechanics of a war without resolution.
Science
Imperial spinout 2D Nano is developing novel and sustainable ways to manufacture advanced materials.
News
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday called on universities to “publish the scale” of antisemitic incidents on campuses as well as the “specific steps” taken to suppress them. The remarks come after three men, two of whom are Jewish, were stabbed last week in London in what police described as
Film & TV
A familiar crime story that finds depth in its characters
Film & TV
A study of emotional collapse and marital breakdown in Paris, Texas (1984) and Possession (1981).
Business
OpenAI's Pentagon problem and Anthropic's convenient conscience put Big Tech's "altruism" to the test.
Opinion
Despite having lived in London for an approximate three and a half years, I am reluctant to call it home. I have a signed a lease, have a phone plan, and a growing pile of books on my bedroom floor. Yet I still question whether I am settled quite enough
Opinion
How public skepticism thrives when scientific work is poorly understood.
Science
Dr Michele Dougherty on the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
Science
NASA’s Artemis program successfully conducted its second mission, a crewed lunar flyby, from 1st to 11th April – a monumental technical achievement sending humans further than we have ever been from planet Earth. Each crew member respectively made history by expanding representation in historic space exploration, with the oldest person
Opinion
Why philosophy is needed in STEM.