The at-risk researchers now working at Imperial
Felix spoke to Cara, the charity that offers academics in danger a place in British universities.
Major fire near White City campus
Multiple sheds and a lorry were destroyed in a fire on Stable Way in North Kensington, close to Imperial’s White City campus. No injuries were reported. The London Fire Brigade said the blaze was under control by 6:05pm, after an hour and a half of work that involved
Life Sciences Python exam plagued by technical issues again
Students have reported that a Python coding exam for Life Sciences students was beset with technical issues for the second year in a row. Felix understands a formal complaint regarding these issues has been filed by student representatives on Thursday 21st May. Students said that the questions for the exam
Union President and DPE visit China
The OTs published a report on the trip, which was partly organised and funded by a group with ties to the CCP.
OfS finds one in four undergraduate students experience sexual harassment at university
The Office for Students (OfS), an independent regulator for higher education in England, released a new analysis of its 2025 report on sexual misconduct this month, compiled from the experiences of 52,000 final-year undergraduate students. They found that 24.5% of students reported experiencing sexual harassment, such as unwanted
College says Canvas hack will not affect adoption plans
Alan Spivey, Imperial’s Interim Vice Provost for Education and Student Experience, said the cyber-attack on Canvas which occurred in late April “does not change” plans to roll out the learning management system throughout the College. While the College said they were still “working to understand the impact to Imperial”
Pro-Palestine protest passes through Exhibition Road
Crowds gathered around Imperial’s South Kensington campus on Saturday 16th May as the annual pro-Palestine “Nakba Day” march set off from Exhibition Road before moving towards Knightsbridge. Protesters, together with activists from Stand Up To Racism, brandished signs with slogans such as “Stop Trump, Stop Farage” and “Hands off
Imperial prepares for more defence contributions
Echoing his March address, President Brady said College policies would be reviewed to face “expectation” to take part in national defence.
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 provided by
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
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,
2026 Venture Catalyst Challenge opens
A three-month startup programme with £100,000 up for grabs.