Exploring Imperial students’ relation with internships
Survey run by Felix finds that while students tend to enjoy summertime work experience, seeking opportunities is a highly stressful deed.
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Dr Jill Biden visits Imperial College and NHS Trust
The former First Lady of the US was presented innovations in women’s health.
Imperial faced with compensation claims for COVID-era teaching
A settlement between UCL and former students is setting the stage for similar pandemic-related compensation demands from UK universities.
Imperial gene editing startup closes $8.1 million series A
Resurrect Bio revives crop immune systems by targeting weakened resistance genes.
Exposed: Imperial’s FFI partners don’t care about a green transition
Felix investigates whether the seven fossil fuel companies selected during the first round of the Imperial Zero Index assessment really have a “strong strategic intent to decarbonise.”
The Felix Dating Guide, part 1: from LateX to Love
In between course work, lectures and the occasional crisis, dating at Imperial can feel impossible. However, do not fear, we at Felix (naturally) are here to help in this problem that can’t quite be solved by your graphing calculator. We have compiled a guide below, with more 5 ⭐ reviews
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Valentine's themed recommendations
L’Écume des jours
My admission that Boris Vian’s L’Écume des jours (Froth on the Daydream) is my favourite book has often raised eyebrows. This 1947 novel is a classic mandatory back-to school read for French pupils, but is rarely considered a part of the adult canon. There is, indeed, something very
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Held annually on February 11th and implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, this initiative promotes full and equal participation and recognition of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. About the event
Experimental Astrobiology
How scientists are getting closer to unlocking the recipe for life beyond Earth.
Law and Order: GPT
Nefarious AI use and what we’re not doing about it.
Film & TV
Mulholland Drive (2001)
A David Lynch feature: A dream-like, surrealist film
Film & TV
Eraserhead (1977)
A David Lynch feature: Xiu Xiu Eraserhead concert
Film & TV
Inland Empire (2006)
A David Lynch feature: Starring Laura Dern
Film & TV
Rabbits (2002)
A David Lynch feature: "In a nameless city deluged by a continuous rain... three rabbits live with a fearful mystery."
Film & TV
The Elephant Man (1980)
A David Lynch feature: A beautiful Victorial London setting
Puzzles
1891 Cryptic Crossword
Select a square to see the clue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Across 1. Ill feelings occasionally ebb and Abel got old. [3 4] 5.
Film & TV
Remembering David Lynch
More than a year after his death, Felix reviews some of the most memorable films of legendary director, David Lynch
Business
A dinosaur on Regent Street: Coach's case on organic growth
Examining the intersection of creative bravery, D2C capabilities, and new audience acquisition.
Books
Orbital
Orbital is Samantha Harvey’s love letter to Planet Earth. I was fortunate to begin the novel in my own orbit of sorts, on an airplane accompanying the rising sun from Singapore to London. Looking out, I felt the same strange sense of privilege that mirrored in its pages. This
Opinion
The sabbatical candidate’s handbook
Union President Nico Henry shares advice on campaigning and delivering as a Union Officer.
News
Union Council report
The third Union Council meeting of the academic year took place on February 10th. Here are some major takeaways from the Council papers and meeting discussions. New menus at ICU eateries Fusion, a cafeteria located in FiveSixEight bar, has been taken over by an ICU-affiliated catering team since January, having
Editorial
Hinge horror hour
As someone who has never used any other dating app and never plans to, one may expect this editorial to hold some naïve priors when it comes to their use. However, after numerous discussions with several members of this newspaper’s editorial board, my own friends, and even my girlfriend,