Imperial team test “Mother Nature’s” mental health solution
Prof Edalat’s team combines attachment theory, AI chatbots, and personalised avatars to teach people how to find humour in almost any situation.
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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
Crystal Palace FA Cup Triumph: History Makers
The win marks Palace’s first major honour in their 119 year club history.
XOXO, From New York
From Central Park to Korean barbeque and The MET, Felix writer Sijung tells her experience of New York.
The Moustache: a review
Review of The Moustache, by Books writer George Pastons
Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa
A stark reminder of our biases. This review contains spoilers.
Marathon of the Valkyries
A review of ROH’s latest offering in Wagnerian Epics.
Culture
Art is the Curia of all ills
Post-conclave thoughts on episcopal art
Science
CRISPR therapy saves infant with rare metabolic disorder
CRISPR-based gene editing therapy has been used for the first time to treat CPS1 deficiency, which promises a new era for precision medicine.
Opinion
Changing horizons: where STEM meets languages
Trends in language learning at Imperial (and beyond).
Environment
Stopping climate change is impossible without first stopping rising inequality
A focus on stopping rising inequality is the economic and cultural innovation needed to fight climate change.
News
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
Opinion
What it's like working at 568
From pouring Pravha's and plopping limes on tequila shots, to cleaning up broken glass and spilled beer – working at FiveSixEight is nothing short of a good time.
Books
Scientists on Survival & "Civil Disobedience"
A reflection of my experience reading Scientists for Survival amid our political climate; a book not about climate change, but who we could be in the face of it.
Opinion
King to N49, or the return of the figurehead
As the world navigates an uncertain period of war threats, economic isolationism and political instability, the vestiges of pre-democratic times become uniting figures.
Environment
Diving into Imperial’s waste
South Kensington campus generated nearly 2,000 tonnes of waste last year. This includes recyclable materials like paper from printing, glass, plastic, card, and cans from packaging. It also includes food waste which is sent for anaerobic digestion. There is waste from labs, namely clinical and chemical waste, and skip
Features
Why Mental Health Awareness Month is important
Mental Health Officer Miriam reflects on why you should take some time for yourself this May.
News
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
News
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.