King to N49, or the return of the figurehead
As the world navigates an uncertain period of war threats, economic isolationism and political instability, the vestiges of pre-democratic times become uniting figures.
What your lecture hall seat choice says about you
A science as old as time.
What does it mean to be a woman at Imperial?
With International Women's Day approaching, and our Editor-in-Chief asking if I was interested in writing for this week's editorial, I thought long and hard about how to approach the question. I considered tracing a historical journey, imagining experiences of the first women who were granted permission
Why International Women's Day doesn't matter
International Women's Day doesn't matter. It is just another day when big brands will post girlboss choice feminist advertisements, where male world leaders will "stand in solidarity," and women will continue to be oppressed. Feminism does matter. Almost all of the world's
Men should look to Ian Wright as a role model
If you've spent enough time on social media, you have probably come across a widely shared video of a man in a football stadium being surprised by a much older man, which causes the younger of the two to cry tears of joy while saying, "I thought
Outside pressure forges diamonds
The geopolitical upheaval of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Trump’s betrayal of the Transatlantic Bond, and the unpredictability of a multipolar world leave Europe with all but one choice: unite or disappear.
Crash Course
What recent plane crashes reveal about global politics.
Why I left America to study in London – and might not go back
An American student reflects on transatlantic cultural differences and how political turmoil at home impacts their plans for the future.
Love isn't just for Valentine's Day
How losing a loved one taught me what real love looks like
The hidden impact of the Ukraine war on Imperial students
Russia’s brutal and unjustified invasion on Ukrainian soil enters its fourth year. This grim anniversary concludes a year marked by heavy losses for both sides, the intervention of foreign troops on the frontline, and mounting war fatigue both in Ukraine and its allies. Indeed, the conflict has accelerated in
The People & Planet rankings are better, imperfect, and working.
Each year, universities submit data to QS for them to review and create their sustainability rankings. This year, Imperial ranked 7th. It’s a nice process, but it’s not remotely public. Whilst QS does share their criteria, they don’t share how each university did in any granularity and
Je serai toujours Charlie
So that the events of January 7, 2015 never cease to be shameful.