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This week we celebrated the impact of philanthropy for student support at Imperial. Thank you to the supporters, alumni, students and staff who came for this wonderful evening of celebration!
Read more ⤵️ imperial.ac.uk/news/271356/i…
Congratulations to Reporti for winning this year’s Venture Catalyst Challenge 🎉
The startup has won £30,000 for their platform, which lets users report safety issues at live events – without needing mobile service or app downloads.
Read more ⬇️
imperial.ac.uk/news/271393/l…
Now, GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are transforming obesity treatment.
Professor Bloom's group is now part of a vibrant community at Imperial, working on obesity, diabetes, and a range of conditions where GLP-1 may play a role.
Read more ⤵️ imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-d…
In 1996, Imperial Professor Steve Bloom discovered a digestive hormone, GLP-1, which plays a crucial role in regulating appetite.
In the decades that followed, Steve built on his work, mentoring hundreds of young researchers along the way, and creating two spinouts.
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A large healthcare AI model has secured supercomputer access and collaboration from a major healthcare provider for its next phase of development.
Nightingale AI, led by Imperial, will draw on large health datasets to help scientists and medical specialists develop treatments, diagnose patients and monitor illness.
Read more ⤵️ imperial.ac.uk/news/271293/h…
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Our spinout @DyeRecycle is featured in @VogueItalia.👗
Born from @imperialcollege’s ChemEng labs and now working with designer Patrick McDowell at #LFW2026, they’re pioneering sustainable dye recovery for fashion.
For more:🖇️tinyurl.com/ChemEngToCouture
#SustainableFashion
Wishing a joyful Guru Nanak Gurpurab to #OurImperial community.
May the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspire peace, compassion, and unity in all we do 🌼
International street artists AYLO and SECA need your help to create the perfect mural for Imperial's White City campus! 🎨
Drop in, grab some free coffee and cake, and share your ideas.
🕒 Drop in any time between 12.00-15.00 on 5 and 6 November 2025
📍 The Invention Rooms
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We welcomed H.E. Mr Nguyen Duy Ngoc and a high-level Vietnam delegation to explore closer UK-Vietnam collaboration in science, technology, and education.
We're excited about the opportunities ahead as we strengthen our ties and open new ways to work together!
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Congratulations to @ImperialSandC's Prof Padmanabhan Ramnarayan on his prestigious @NIHRresearch Professorship 🎉
He'll lead research to personalise breathing support for critically ill children – transforming care across @ImperialNHS + beyond.
Read ➡️ imperial.ac.uk/news/270633/p…
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🔬 #EUfunded research aims to turn the tide on obesity and heart disease. Curious how a tiny wearable camera could unlock the secret to healthier eating habits? ➡️ bit.ly/4orOAE2
#ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU
Turbulence is everywhere, from clouds to wind turbines. Join Professor Oliver Buxton from @aeroimperial to hear what understanding turbulence can tell us about nature and technology.
📅 Wednesday 5 Nov, 17.30
📍South Kensington or online
👉Register: ow.ly/bxvW50Xkvzc
Imperial President, @PresHughBrady, visited Paris this week to speak about the importance of supporting global science and empowering the next generation of talent 🇬🇧 🤝 🇫🇷
Read more about our strategic partnership with @CNRS below ⬇️
imperial.ac.uk/news/270873/i…
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It is with great sadness that I learned of Alice's passing, following a long illness. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her husband Brad, her children, and all her loved ones.
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Professor Alice Gast, former Imperial President and Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, died on 27 October 2025.
Professor Gast was the first woman to lead Imperial. Under her transformational presidency, Imperial became a champion of collaboration, innovation and internationalism.
Remembering Alice Gast: imperial.ac.uk/news/270893/r…
Professor Alice Gast, former Imperial President and Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, died on 27 October 2025.
Professor Gast was the first woman to lead Imperial. Under her transformational presidency, Imperial became a champion of collaboration, innovation and internationalism.
Remembering Alice Gast: imperial.ac.uk/news/270893/r…
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Together with @Googleorg, we’re introducing the AI for Math initiative, bringing together five prestigious research institutions pioneering the use of AI in mathematics. ⤵️
Professor Kevin Buzzard from the Department of Mathematics is expanding the use of artificial intelligence to understand research-level mathematics, thanks to support from @googleorg.
The support is part of the AI for Math Initiative, led by @googleorg and @GoogleDeepMind, to enable five world-leading research institutions to explore the use of AI in this field.
blog.google/technology/googl…
Imperial College London retweeted
Today (29 October 2025) marks 100 years since the birth of Klaus Friedrich Roth.
The first British winner of the #FieldsMedal, the mathematical equivalent of the Nobel Prize, his discoveries in number theory established him one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century.
🎉 Meet the finalists for @ICEnterpriseLab's Venture Catalyst Challenge!
Five teams - with ideas spanning dental care, agriculture, sexual health and more - are ready to compete for a cut of the £100,000 prize fund ⬇️
imperial.ac.uk/news/270693/f…
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#PancreaticCancer is often found too late — 62% of patients are diagnosed at stage 4 ⚠️
@imperialcollege scientists are testing a simple breath test that could help catch it earlier.
A world-first that could save lives 👇 @PancreaticCanUK @ImperialSandC independent.co.uk/news/healt…