Film & TV
May the 4th be with you
From a desert planet in 1977 to a galaxy that just keeps expanding, here’s your guide to the best of Star Wars, old and new.
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Books
The Elements
What I thought would be a quick pitstop at a local bookshop in Chiswick turned into a half-hour chat with the owner where I realised I hadn’t read a life-changing book in a while. The conversation inspired a strong urge to change that; I grabbed a copy
Books
Nature or Nurture: Zadie Smith's White Teeth
Zadie Smith’s postcolonial family saga White Teeth is a vibrant ode to London’s multiculturalism. Its blend of humour, history, drama, and even biology(!) made it a favourite of mine almost immediately. It follows Archie, an Englishman, and Samad, a Bangladeshi man, who meet during World War II. Samad
Opinion
Can you legislate a generation out of smoking?
A reflection on the ambitions and consequences of the Tobacco and Vapes Act of 2026.
Opinion
Iran, Empire, and the Return of Endless War
On sovereignty, double standards, and the human cost of Empire
Culture
Against Efficiency
The aim of life is not merely to function well, but to become whole.
News
Business School considers “AI avatars” of teaching staff
Imperial Business School is looking to roll out “AI avatars” of its teaching staff for selected modules following a pilot programme. The “avatars,” life-like AI-generated simulations of consenting professors, would be accessible via existing teaching platforms such as Insendi. Trained on lecture slides, readings, and other course materials
News
Is the new FiveSixEight menu healthier?
Since taking charge of catering at the 568 bar in early March, Imperial College Union has pledged to improve the improve the affordability, service quality, and sustainability of its menu. Staples like the burgers, pizzas, and curly fries remain, but many items have been overhauled. The venue, formely known as
News
Commemoration Day date released
Imperial has announced Wednesday 21st October as the date for this year’s Commemoration Day ceremony, celebrating the undergraduate graduating class of 2026. Graduation days, similar events organised mainly for outgoing postgraduate students, will take place on 2nd and 3rd June. More than 3,000 students are expected to attend,
Business
"Drill, drill, drill" won’t pay your bills
Loud proponents of North Sea drilling are missing the point on energy security
News
2026 Venture Catalyst Challenge opens
A three-month startup programme with £100,000 up for grabs.
Science
Imperial’s deep tech entrepreneurial environment: how do science ideas sell?
As students at a university that has long prided itself in its research and innovation, it is inevitable to ask ourselves throughout our degree how exciting breakthroughs materialise into products on the market. The business component of discovery is therefore paramount to its success, which Imperial reflects in its STEMB