Wednesday 21 October, 15:00-16:30
This event, taking place on Imperial’s Commemoration Day 2026, is a unique celebration of the Imperial prizes issued to celebrate humanities and languages at Imperial, particularly the Acland prize which celebrates its centenary this year.
We're honoured to be joined by a stellar list of speakers who will address the vital role of humanities and languages in a STEM university context, and world more generally. As we look backwards over the past century of developments in humanities and languages at Imperial, we hope you will join us in thinking forward to Imperial's Class of 2030 and beyond.
Speakers:
- Professor Alan Spivey, Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience): Welcome remarks.
- Dr Ana Costa-Pereira, Director, Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication: CLCC overview.
- Dr Caroline Clewley: I-Explore and I-Leap.
- Hetan Shah, CEO British Academy: Humanities and Social Sciences in a STEM context.
- Darren Paffey MP, chair of APPG on Modern Languages: Languages in a STEM context.
Prize chairs:
- Dr Iria Gonzalez-Becerra: Field Leader - Languages.
- Dr Michael Weatherburn: Field Leader - Humanities & Social Sciences.
- Catherine Webb, Teaching Fellow in Science Communication.
Registration:
Book your place at the Acland Reunion (eventbrite)