Technology
A new way to say ‘Hello!’ to the World of coding
This week in the tech section, we will talk about an initiative lead by Imperial students to make code learning accessible and entertaining to students from all backgrounds.
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Culture
Two is Company, Three’s a crowd, and nine is frankly ridiculous
Lots of fun and not too highbrow in the New York with of married people and their single friend.
Business
Why share buy backs are big on wall street now
The Economist has called them “an addiction to corporate cocaine.” Reuters has called them “self-cannibalization.” The Financial Times has called them “an overwhelming conflict of interest.” In an article that won the HBR McKinsey Award for the best article of the year, Harvard Business Review has called them “stock price
Business
Crude oil enters bear market
US crude oil prices entered a bear market [defined as a 20% drop from a recent high] on Thursday as concerns of tight global supplies eased. This follows Washington allowing eight countries to continue buying Iranian crude, softening the blow of new international sanctions on the nation. In addition to
Games
Esports Hub- The future of university esports
Imperial esports upgrade their training and skills to the next level, as they level up and team up for a week of challenges and fun.
Sport
UEA Pirates Away
After last week’s bruising defeat, we were eager to get back on the field in order to provide our rookies some much-needed experience. As always, the veterans looked forward to playing at Harlington Sports Ground, lovingly nicknamed “The Fortress” after our undefeated run at home two years ago. We
Books
TS Eliot Prize 2018: an ‘intensely political’ shortlist
This year’s shortlist for one of the most prestigious poetry prizes includes both established poets and a record five debut collections.
Technology
Too distracted by your phone to study? The Hold App is here to help you out
Too distracted by your phone to study? The Hold App is here to help you out
Sport
There and Back Again: A Trail Runner’s Tale from Northern Wales
Imperial takes on Snowdon twice, despite 70mph winds and never-ending rain.
Politics
The midterms dust has settled; the races were rigged and we still live in a waking nightmare
More details of voter suppression tactics have emerged, turtle-faced McConnell forgoes lettuce for a steak with Rupert Murdoch, and Pelosi wants to compromise. Dig in, folks.
Science
The Cultural Brain Hypothesis
Over the last few million years, humans and many other animal lineages have evolved larger brains – but why? Recent research from Dr. Michael Muthukrishna and colleagues suggests the development of socially transmitted behaviours within populations, or “culture”, may be a driving force behind this trend. They coined this theory the
Opinion
The Christian Union on ACC
Franz Tapia Chaca, the events officer for the Christian Union (CU) describes why they hand out biscuits and tea late in the night at ACC on Wednesdays.