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OpenAI publishes a solution to the Navier-Stokes equations.
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Sweeney or Society?
How the Novig ad exposes the broken culture surrounding women in sports.
Money, money, money: Imperial raised record £97.5 million in philanthropic donations
The university has raised £97.5 million in philanthropic donations between August 2025 – July 2026, the most ever in a single financial year. It marks a 26% increase from the previous year’s £77.5 million in donations as the university continues to attract private funding for research and student
Turnitin user agreement changes postponed after Higher Education sector backlash
Turnitin postpones user licence agreement changes until at least September 2027 amid pushback on their proposed use of student submissions to develop AI tools.
Imperial to launch 40-hour professional certificate in AI for staff and students
T he College will launch a new AI in the Workplace Professional Certificate on 26 October, designed to help staff and students apply AI tools in professional settings. The AI Strategy Committee announced the launch at the In Conversation with the President event on Wednesday. The flexible, stackable 40-hour
World University Rankings 2027
Imperial retained eighth place, Asian universities surpass mainland Europe for the first time.
Global Biosecurity Network presented by Imperial experts in New York alongside UN General Assembly
Members of the Network and Imperial leaders such as President Hugh Brady gathered in New York and Boston for international discussions on how the world should prepare for future biological threats in matters of policy, biosecurity, tech, and research. The Global Biosecurity Network launched in June, bringing together researchers working
WE Innovate team awarded the Julia Higgins Medal
The medal recognises the teams’ contributions in supporting women entrepreneurs at Imperial.
Restoring biodiversity, building sustainable cities
Probiotic Cites Symposium II discusses: does the microbiome hold the key to combating climate change in cities?
Youth despair is driving markets to the extremes
The volatility of the KOSPI is a warning to all other economies that have been ignoring the prospect of the younger generation.
London's live music
London is often regarded as the ‘gig capital of the world’. Whether you’re looking to explore the city’s independent music scene, or just looking for a cheap way to spend a night out, these are the London music venues that will not break your wallet. The Lexington Known
The Odyssey: all the spectacle in the world can’t save Nolan’s hero
With $250 million, IMAX cameras and a cast comprising half of Hollywood, Nolan turns Homer’s epic into an immense spectacle – but loses much of what made Odysseus compelling along the way.
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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-AMG 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
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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.
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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,
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Imperial’s plan to help the planet
What you need to know about the 2026-31 Imperial Sustainable Strategy.
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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.
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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
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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
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London Demo Day 2026
Imperial hosts the capital’s top university-led, early stage startups seeking investment
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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
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Who cares about Sports?
An insight into Sports at Imperial College London
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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