Science
Immunology: an overview of the field at Imperial
How do Imperial students and researchers at different stages of their career view and explore immunology?
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Environment
Generation Hope event
If you thought that the National History Museum was full of old bones, bits in jars and stuffed specimens, you would have been disappointed on Friday 24 April. The place was full of young people attending a special evening “After Hours: A Night with Generation Hope”. This was part of
Environment
Bird(er)s of a feather
Birdwatching, or birding, has been on the rise, attracting more diverse crowds including young people and women. A recent study published by the RSPB found a tenfold increase in the number of Gen Z birders since 2018. Part of this can be attributed to the pandemic, when many sought engagement
Environment
College Fossil Fuel partners explore options in Venezuela
Since the removal of Venezuela’s autocratic leader, Nicolas Maduro, by an American task force in January, President Donald Trump has vociferously called for oil companies to rekindle their commercial ties with the embattled petrostate. Although many have been reluctant to “take the oil”, baulking at high upfront investments to
Environment
Lobbying by Stove Industry undermines Council Public Health Campaigns and Housing Plans
An investigation published by The BMJ in March reveals councils in England face legal pressure from the Stove Industry Association (SIA) as public health campaigns urge homeowners to limit the use of wood-burners. Findings from freedom of information requests, sent to local authority areas identified as having the highest
Sport
A WrestleMania week full of surprises
Caleb introduces the Squared Circle Report.
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.
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.