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  • Imperial/50: Summer 2021

Imperial/50: Summer 2021

In this issue

We jump into the landscape being investigated by Imperial's Artworks Group, skate the streets of Imperial Wharf with Jessica Powell and delve into how data is changing how we use digital technology to help people with their mental health.

Regulars

President Alice Gast

From the President

Innovation, public health and blue-sky discoveries: the fuel of post-pandemic momentum

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Imperial innovates

Venture mentoring scheme sets a high bar

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Professor Sian Harding

Adventures in... Artworks

Putting Imperial’s art collection in the frame

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Jessica Powell with her skateboard standing by the river

My Imperial

On board with Design Engineering student Jessica Powell in Imperial Park.

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Professor Gabriele Messori on a boat in the Antarctic

A working life

Professor Gabriele Messori on living life at the extremes

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Local people at a demonstration of the e.wash product in Rwanda

Society

"We think of ourselves as a humanitarian R&D society" – e.quinox on bringing low-cost technologies to developing countries

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Puzzles

The ultimate prize puzzle challenge.

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Our Imperial

Achieving net-zero carbon means actively finding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Imperial’s alumni are at the sharp end.

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And more

  • 42 / Dr Stephen Hicks on improving earthquake warnings
  • Research / The dangers of peatland 'zombie fires'
  • Policy agenda / Mental health solutions and digital media
  • Education / Student Emilia Dobb on new look field trips

Imperial Magazine

Issue 50: Summer 2021

  • From the President
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  • Imperial innovates
  • Education
  • Adventures in... Artworks
  • A working life
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  • Research
  • Test your brain power
  • Our Imperial
  • Policy agenda
  • My Imperial
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