Behind Freshers’ Week
Felix and LSE’s The Beaver investigate the social, business, and financial underpinnings of London’s biggest week on the social calendar.
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team full-tuition scholarship returns to Imperial for second year
Mercedes Petronas Formula 1 Team has partnered with Imperial Department of Aeronautics to continue its scholarship programme, now entering its second year. The initiative currently supports one scholarship place for a home student from an underrepresented background, who receives full coverage of their tuition and a living allowance. Throughout their
Imperial team ranks 2nd in Europe & Africa Shell Eco-Marathon Competition
The student team set a new all-time British record by taking a risky, redesign-focused approach.
Students launch Spontu, an app to make Imperial student life easier
Amidst the busy student life, it can be hard to find people with your same interests or others like you who might be able to help you when needed. Two Imperial students, Ved Pahariya and Hikari Suwa, have set out to make this easier, developing Spontu. Spontu, launching 29 September,
Imperial’s plan to help the planet
What you need to know about the 2026-31 Imperial Sustainable Strategy.
Security & Community Safety department restructuring proposal prompts Unite concerns
Staff worry about a decrease in experienced in-house security officers, as the initial proposal estimates £600,000 in cost savings.
Prince Harry reaffirms support for conflict-injured children at Imperial event
The I-HUB at Imperial’s White City campus hosted the Duke of Sussex to honour the College’s partnership with Save the Children and Archewell Philanthropies. The collaboration focuses on providing children with the various types of support needed after life-changing injuries in conflict zones. The Duke attended
EEE Department partners with Gracia AI to design 4D workshops for students
Imperial’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and London tech startup Gracia AI have collaborated to apply Gracia’s photorealistic 4D video technology to experiential workshops on core hand-soldering operations. This summer, EEE undergraduate students were the first to trial the masterclass using VR headsets, with early
London Demo Day 2026
Imperial hosts the capital’s top university-led, early stage startups seeking investment
Imperial was rejected from the Defence Universities Alliance. We don’t know why
The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a UK government initiative that aims to support defence research and collaboration between a group of universities selected by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the armed forces. The College applied to become a founding member in May 2026: amongst almost 100 applicants, Imperial
Who cares about Sports?
An insight into Sports at Imperial College London
The Times and Sunday Times name Imperial University of the Year 2027
Imperial placed third in the overall UK universities ranking, behind runner-up LSE, named top London University of the Year, and first-place St Andrew’s, in the 2027 edition of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. Placing 6th last year, this result marks the first time
Environment
Climate justice for a just world
In mainstream discussions on climate change, there is a tendency to focus on the environmental dimensions of the issue. Increasingly, however, there is greater recognition of the need to place equal emphasis on human impacts, notably in relation to under-recognised and vulnerable groups in society affected by social injustices
Sport
Who hears the cries during the celebration?
As the World Cup comes to an end, people from all around the world are celebrating this grand finale as a symbol of unity. It is supposed to be a joyful moment for everyone. Yet for some people, the happiness in the air conceals cries for help. Research from Lancaster
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Imperial to downsize its security team
Imperial College is reducing the size of its Security and Community Safety (SCS) team to make financial savings. In emails sent to staff concerned by the changes in early June, the Director of Security and Community Safety said she identified a need to improve “value for money” and announced a
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Hugh Brady to remain College President until 2030
Professor Hugh Brady’s term as President of Imperial has been extended by three years until August 2030, following a unanimous approval by the College Council. In an email to students and staff, Council Chair Vindi Banga said a Search Committee commissioned in February found “extensive support for this extension”
Science
Meet Imperial’s 2026 iGem team: reGelerate
The Imperial iGEM 2026 team, reGelerate, is preparing to compete in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM), the world’s largest annual synthetic biology contest. Bringing together interdisciplinary student teams from across the globe, iGEM challenges participants to develop innovative research projects that address real-world issues in areas such
Books
My favourite book (and goodbye)
If there’s anything I can leave you with, it’ll be a recommendation to read Rules of Civility.
Books
The Remains of the Day
On the 1989 Booker Prize winner, The Remains of the Day.
News
New White City building to host entire Computing department
All teaching and research activities of the Computing Department are expected to move to the new Principal Academic Building within White City Campus. Other departments will partially relocate, including the departments of Mathematics, Chemistry, and the Imperial Business School. The Principal Academic Building will begin construction in mid-2026 and
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Imperial did not carry out an Impact Assessment prior to Prince’s Garden lease
A Freedom of Information Request from Felix found that Imperial did not carry out an Equality Impact Assessment prior to its decision to lease 14–15 Prince’s Garden to Brighton College Prep Kensington. The College also refused to disclose the financial terms of the 40-year lease, which is
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How do Imperial educators use AI for assessment?
Unrestrictive College policies mean attitudes and practices vary widely.
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Imperial maintains 2nd place in QS ranking, tied with Stanford
Imperial maintained its place as the best university in Europe and second-best university globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings. It has held this position since 2025, but this year was tied for second place with Stanford University. MIT retained the top spot, UCL moved up one place
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Gender gap in Imperial First-class rate achievement increasing again
The gender gap in the share of female and male undergraduates who are awarded First-class degrees at Imperial is increasing again, data obtained via a Felix Freedom of Information request shows. A higher share of female graduates was awarded First-class degrees in 2019-20 for the first time,