Institutional Events

The Institutional Events team programmes and organises a portfolio of events to connect the College with its many friends, audiences and stakeholders. 

 These events range from large-scale events such as graduation ceremonies and the Imperial Festival to VIP visits or bespoke events for small invited audiences. We also work closely with colleagues across the College to support them with their events and to develop and share good practice.  Our work is orientated around the College’s strategic priorities on collaboration, influence and sharing the wonder.

Our events

 Events we organise or support include:

  • Major events hosted by the President, including the annual President’s Address
  • VIP visits to the College, including visits by heads of state, ministers and royalty
  • Outward and international visits by senior College leadership
  • Graduation ceremonies, held bi-annually at the Royal Albert Hall for 10,000 graduates, family members and special guests
  • Special lectures and inaugural lectures
  • Collaborations with other South Kensington Institutions

Our audiences and guests

Audiences and guests vary according to the event but can include staff, students, families, alumni, corporate partners, donors, funders, decision and policy makers, researchers, collaborators, the media and the general public.  Audiences are often mixed, allowing Imperial events to act as a platform for new friendships, insights and collaborations.  We aim to provide all those who support Imperial and what we do to with a wide range of opportunities to begin, continue or resume their engagement with us. 

Our College partners

Besides planning, coordinating and delivering our own portfolio of events, we assist colleagues across the College on one-off and high-profile events they lead on. We also work with our colleagues in Campus Services, Facilities Management and Security to develop the systems and infrastructure to support the smooth and successful delivery of events across our campuses.

Institutional Events contacts

  • Jo Dyson

    Joanna Dyson

    Personal details

    Jo Dyson Head of Institutional Events (Jo works on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and on alternate Thursdays)

    +44 (0)20 7594 2160

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Susie Goss

    Susie Goss

    Personal details

    Susie Goss Head of Institutional Events (Susie works on Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesdays)

    +44 (0)20 7594 0980

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Meredith Wilson

    Meredith Wilson

    Personal details

    Meredith Wilson Events Manager, Institutional Events

    +44 (0)20 7594 3407

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Christine Taylor

    Christine Taylor

    Personal details

    Christine Taylor Events Officer, Institutional Events

    +44 (0)20 7594 9593

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Katie Livingstone

    Katie Livingstone

    Personal details

    Katie Livingstone Events Officer, Institutional Events

    +44 20 7594 9290

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Chelcie Ratcliffe

    Chelcie Ratcliffe

    Personal details

    Chelcie Ratcliffe Data and Operations Coordinator, Institutional Events

    +44 (0)20 7594 6129

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Nick Holmes

    Nick Holmes

    Personal details

    Nick Holmes Events Manager, Graduation

    +44 (0)20 7594 9650

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Kevin Cheong

    Kevin Cheong

    Personal details

    Kevin Cheong Data and Projects Officer, Graduation

    +44 (0)20 7594 6662

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Elinor Rimmer

    Elinor Rimmer

    Personal details

    Elinor Rimmer Events Officer, Graduation (maternity cover from Doyin Ajibewa)

    +44 (0)20 7594 6061

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Doyin Ajibewa

    Doyin Ajibewa

    Personal details

    Doyin Ajibewa Events Officer, Graduation (on maternity leave)

    +44 (0)20 7594 6061

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Josh Campbell

    Josh Campbell

    Personal details

    Josh Campbell Graduation Coordinator

    +44 (0)20 7594 6131

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ

  • Amy Brown

    Amy Brown

    Personal details

    Amy Brown Events Marketing and Communications Officer

    +44 (0)20 7594 2947

    Location

    SALC Mezzanine
    Level 5, Sherfield Building
    South Kensington Campus
    London SW7 2AZ