Imperial College London

Imperial’s Professor Pendry has been honoured by the Japanese Inamori Foundation for his contributions to material science and engineering. The Kyoto Prize is an international award presented to individuals who have contributed…

A flow battery driven by ordinary salt water promises a low-cost, sustainable way of integrating renewable energy into the electricity grid. AquaBattery, a startup co-founded by Imperial graduate Dr Jiajun Cen, has closed a €6 million…

Heavily processed plant-based foods may be worse for heart health than less-processed foods. New analysis of the health impacts of plant-based ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has found they may pose a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases…

Imperial College London has risen to second place in the world in a major league table, also ranking as the top university in the UK and Europe. Imperial has risen to 2nd place in the QS World University Rankings, becoming the top-ranked…

The 2024 list, released as part of the King’s Official Birthday celebrations in June, honours six members of the Imperial College London community for their achievements in the field of science and research. Emeritus Professor Jim Skea…

Researchers have found that people who are able to fend off the SARS-CoV-2 virus have unique immune responses which help them to avoid sustained infection. The findings, which are based on samples obtained from the Imperial-led COVID-19…

Bold ideas and creative thinking about growth and development are the theme for the Great Exhibition Road Festival 2024 as thousands descend on South Kensington to enjoy the annual array of free events and activities celebrating science and…

Staff in the departments of chemistry, life sciences, outreach and mechanical engineering have been honoured at the 2024 health and safety awards. The Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Health and Safety, now in its ninth year, recognises…

Inspirational figures from across Imperial who are championing women in academia have been recognised with community awards. By championing the cause of gender equality, you not only uplift individuals but also strengthen our entire…

A new study in Australia has shown that shoppers making simple food and drink switches could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from groceries by 26%. Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health and Imperial College London’s…