Issue 46

Imperial/46: Spring 2019

In Issue 46, we find out how researchers are using gene-drive techniques to stop malaria in its tracks, look into the future of batteries and their part in the energy revolution, and explore how Imperial alumni are shaping innovation in Africa. Also in this issue, we learn more about the specialists that are redefining what user-led creations can achieve and join a shoot with the Imperial College Union's Photographic Society.

Explore this issue

Features

Features

President Alice Gast

From the President / "Prince Albert had the vision for Imperial – he’d be pleased with how far we’ve come"
Illustration of a scientist working in a lab

Malaria: winning the fight / At Imperial’s mosquito labs, researchers are using gene-drive techniques to stop malaria in its tracks
Illustration of the parts of a battery rig

The future of batteries / The not-so-humble battery holds the key to the development of electric vehicles – and to the energy revolution – says Dr Greg Offer
An illustration of the map of Africa

African innovators / Demographics, market size and necessity: all key factors enabling African entrepreneurs to lead global innovation. And Imperial alumni are playing a key role
Ramona Williams with the Smart Buggy prototype

Smart by design / The Imperial specialists finding solutions that are redefining what user-led creations can achieve
An illustration of a radio telescope

How quantum entangled the world / The quantum world has arrived with an infinitesimally tiny bang – and a huge impact

Regulars

A working life

Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBE says the best part of her work is being able to make a real difference.

Adventures in... Rift basins

Professor Chris Jackson says that looking beneath our feet is the answer.

42

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy declares 42 the answer. But what is the question?

Research focus / Policy agenda

Dr Chris Chiu on how vaccine innovation could help us to fight back against flu and RSV.

Test tube

Alumnus Ben Lakey, CEO and cofounder of Mitt Wearables, tells us about designing affordable, functional prosthetic limbs.

Imperative

Professor Stephen Curry on the new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.

Society

On camera with the Photographic Society.

Test your brain power

The ultimate puzzle challenge.

Our Imperial

Three alumni describe how their spirit of adventure was nurtured at Imperial.

Dataset

Cycle maps provide vital data about London’s transport system.

Disruptor

Professor Franklin Allen and the broken link in China’s economy.

My Imperial

Aishwarya Chidambaram joins her friends on Battersea Park’s netball courts.

Read Imperial 46 on Issuu