Summer school

Three week programme: Carbon Capture Theory and Pilot Plant Operation

Now in its eighth year, this short course has been specifically designed at the request of one of our regularly attending universities to meet the needs of students to work hands-on with our centrepiece facility, the Carbon Capture Pilot Plant. Spread over a highly intensive period of study for three weeks students will in the first week of studying theory, be taken on a highly-paced resume of process analysis, transfer processes, separation processes, process dynamics and control and given learning tasks. The following two weeks will be devoted to learning and thinking on their feet inside the pilot plant, taking health and safety instructions, walking the P&IDs, discovering over 250 instruments, starting up and controlling the Plant, reacting to emergencies and working in real life teamwork situations. Students will also receive social and cultural activities.  

Your experience with us

This Summer School programme is provided to juniors and seniors studying chemical engineering and comprises a tight and demanding schedule combining team exercises and a full hands-on Pilot Plant experience.Young chemical engineers will enjoy an outstanding training experience in our state-of-the-art carbon capture pilot plant and its ABB Control Room, which will equip them with unique expertise for their future careers in the industry.There will also be an opportunity to take guided visits around a number of cultural and historical sites in and around London. Students also enjoy exploring the rest of the UK and Ireland, and, as London is the gateway to Europe, they may make the most of their free time to go exploring further afield.

Contact information
The course is coordinated by Professor Daryl Williams and Mr Clive Rodgers. In the first instance please email c.rodgers@imperial.ac.uk.

Please note that all of our Summer School programme is for block bookings by institutions only, subject to agreeing our contract terms and conditions, and we are unable to accept applications from individual students.

ACCOMMODATION LICENCE FOR SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES AT IMPERIAL COLLEGE 2026

1.    About Imperial College and Your Accommodation Licence Terms and Interpretation

1.1    Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (“Imperial”) is an independent corporation established by Royal Charter, with Royal Charter number RC000231 and registered (exempt) charity number X2361. Imperial’s principal office is at The Faculty Building, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ. 
1.2    The terms of this accommodation licence will apply, in addition to the Terms and Conditions for Summer and Winter School Programmes at Imperial College 2026, where (i) you have booked a summer school programme at Imperial College; and (ii) you have chosen to book and pay for Imperial accommodation for the duration of your summer school programme.  
1.3    Any reference to “Imperial” in this licence includes Imperial’s employees and authorised agents and/or representatives).
1.4    You may contact us via your summer school Programme Administrator (see clause 3.1 of the Terms and Conditions for Summer and Winter School Programmes at Imperial College 2026).

2.    Accommodation Type and Fees for Accommodation

2.1    The type of accommodation available for you to book, and the total fee payable by you for the accommodation, will be set out in the electronic shopping cart in the on-line portal, available when you book/pay for your summer school programme.  Please note that only single rooms are available to be booked by Participants.
2.2    You will not be admitted access to the accommodation if you have not paid for it in full prior to the start of the Accommodation Period.
2.3    Please note that if you book Imperial accommodation separately, via our accommodation website, then different terms will apply in place of these terms (available on the website).

3.    Duration of Your Accommodation Licence 

3.1    Your accommodation licence will start on the first day of your summer school programme (as set out in the Programme Details) and will end on the final day of your summer school programme (the “Accommodation Period”).  You will be permitted to check-in at 14:00 hrs on the day of your arrival.
3.2    You must vacate your room by 10:00am on the final day of the Accommodation Period or you may be required to pay an additional fee.

4.    Cancellation and Refunds

4.1    Once you have booked and paid for your summer school accommodation, no refund of accommodation fees will be payable to you, if you choose to cancel your accommodation licence.  (Please note that this does not affect your cancellation rights in relation to the summer school programme itself and refunds accordingly available for tuition fees).
4.2    The only circumstances in which a refund will be payable to you for your accommodation is where you have booked and paid for your summer school programme tuition and the Imperial Accommodation at the same time, and Imperial cancels the summer school Programme. In these circumstances we will refund you the full amount of your accommodation licence fees in addition to the refund available for your tuition fees. 

5.    Cleaning

5.1    While we supply room cleaning services, which may include daily cleaning of your room, you are also responsible for keeping your accommodation in a generally clean and tidy state during the Accommodation Period.

6.    Use of the Accommodation 

6.1    You must not share the room or allow any additional guests to stay in the room under any circumstances.
6.2    You must not allow any animal into your accommodation/room. (However, if you have an animal registered to provide assistance to you as a disabled person, or a person with a specific medical condition, please contact the summer school Programme Administrator for further information).  Please note that therapy or emotional support animals in the UK are not considered to be assistance animals and are not permitted.
6.3    The following rules apply to all Imperial student accommodation:
(i)    You must observe all fire safety and evacuation procedures in operation within your accommodation.
(ii)    You must not act in a way that causes or is likely to cause disruption or distress to either Imperial College’s staff, other visitors, student residents or members of the general public or which constitutes a serious risk to the health, safety or welfare of others or their property. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
•    never prop open fire doors and never tamper with fire safety equipment (which is a criminal offence);
•    never throw or let objects fall from the building;
•    never enter prohibited areas of the building; and
•    if you identify anything in your accommodation (in your room or in any communal areas) which you think is unsafe or may be a hazard, you must contact the accommodation reception staff immediately.
(iii)    You must not make excessive noise (e.g. playing musical instruments, music systems or amplified instruments loudly, shouting etc.) at any time. Between 23.00 and 07.00 hours, no noise whatsoever should be audible outside your room. 
(iv)    Do not allow uninvited strangers to enter the accommodation and do not leave any external doors open.
(v)    All accommodation is no smoking. You must not use e-cigarettes anywhere in the accommodation or in your room. Smoking is only permitted in designated external areas.
(vi)    To avoid a build-up of moisture/dampness within your room, you must close the shower door when you use the shower.
(vii)    You must not engage in any immoral or illegal acts in your room / the accommodation, such as use and/or possession of prohibited drugs and/or other controlled intoxicating substances. Such acts are not permitted and we may refer such instances to the police.
(viii)    Cycling, rollerblading and ball games are not permitted in halls/residences or on any footpaths or gardens.
(ix)    You must ensure that you are aware of and comply with all regulations regarding the use of IT facilities in accommodation. 
(x)    You must comply with any additional rules and regulations made by Imperial relating to your use of the accommodation and notified to you from time to time in writing.

7.    Electricity and Cooking Facilities

7.1    There are no cooking facilities available for summer school programme students. The use of any cooking appliances with the accommodation/ your room is prohibited.
7.2    Refrigerators must not be used in the accommodation unless provided by Imperial (e.g. on request for medical purposes).
7.3    Electrical appliances must be used carefully. Electrical sockets must be used only for charging laptops and phones; and/or for plugging in electric shavers; hairdryers; and/or kettles, where these have been provided by Imperial. The use of heaters, candles, non-Imperial kettles, irons and/or other heat-producing equipment is prohibited in the accommodation. The storage and charging of electric bicycles and electric scooters anywhere in any part of the hall is also prohibited.
7.4    Imperial reserves the right to remove, destroy or disable any equipment which it deems unsafe. Where practicable this will be discussed with you before any action is taken.

8.    Insurance

8.1     You are strongly advised to have appropriate travel insurance in place to cover your possessions as Imperial will not be responsible for any loss of or damage to your property.

9.    Defects and Damage

9.1    If you become aware of any defects in or damage to the accommodation (whether or not caused by you), you must immediately report it to the accommodation reception area staff.
9.2    You accept full financial liability for any loss or damage that you (or your guests) may cause to the accommodation, your room and/or any contents of the room belonging to Imperial. This includes any cleaning costs by professional cleaners, where additional cleaning is required, in excess of what is reasonable at the end of the Accommodation Period.
9.3    You authorise Imperial to charge you any costs Imperial incurs in carrying out repairs, additional cleaning and/or replacement of items in respect of loss or damage referred to in clause 9.2.  Imperial reserves the right to apply these charges against the payment card used to pay for your stay at the accommodation (if applicable). In such circumstances, Imperial will send you a breakdown of any charges due within 14 days of your departure.

10.    Keys Cards and access

10.1    Key cards must be returned to the accommodation reception area staff when vacating the accommodation at the end of the Accommodation Period (or upon earlier termination of the licence). 
10.2    Imperial reserves the right to enter your accommodation/room at reasonable times to provide cleaning services (which may be provided daily) and, subject to reasonable notice, to make periodic checks, or for any other reasonable purpose. In exceptional circumstances, where urgent entry is deemed appropriate, Imperial reserves the right to enter your accommodation at any time without notice.

11.    Non-residents and visitors

11.1    Overnight guests are not permitted in halls/residences. Subject to any accommodation rules to the contrary, you may have day guests in the accommodation between 08.00 and 23.00 only. 

12.    Room Move

12.1    Imperial reserves the right to require you to change rooms within the accommodation or, in exceptional circumstances, to move to different accommodation at any point during the Accommodation Period.
12.2    You are not entitled to swap accommodation or rooms with another student.

13.    End of Accommodation Period 

13.1    At the end of the Accommodation Period you must remove all your possessions from your room and the accommodation. If you do not, Imperial may remove and, at Imperial’s discretion, either store or dispose of any remaining belongings, after giving you at least 14 days’ written notice, addressed to you at your email address, given in your registration form. After this time Imperial may consider the items to be abandoned. You will be also responsible for all reasonable removal, storage and/or disposal charges.

14.    Early Termination of the Licence by Imperial

14.1    Imperial is entitled to terminate your accommodation licence if:
(i)    You commit a material breach of the terms of this licence which cannot be remedied;
(ii)    You commit a material breach of the terms of this licence, which can be remedied, and Imperial has notified you of this breach and required you to remedy it within a reasonable period, but you have failed to do so within the timeframe specified. N.B. The length of the notice will depend on the nature of the breach and in some cases, you may need to comply immediately;
(i)    You repeatedly or persistently breach the licence, and having received notice from Imperial that it will terminate your licence upon further breach,  you commit a further breach of the licence.

15.    Consequences of Termination and/or Expiry of the Licence

15.1    On termination or expiry of the licence you must vacate the accommodation/room immediately.
15.2    Any provision of this licence that expressly or by implication is intended to come continue after the end of the licence shall remain in full force and effect.

16.    Events beyond the reasonable control of Imperial College London

Imperial shall not be in breach of this licence, nor liable for any failure to perform any of its obligations, in relation to your accommodation, due to any event occurring, which is beyond Imperial’s reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to, flood, earthquake, extreme adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, other acts of God, acts of terrorism, interruption by fire, failure of electric power, gas, water or other utility service, plant machinery, computers, vehicles or any collapse of building structures. In such circumstances, Imperial may endeavour to find alternative accommodation for you.

17.    Liability

17.1    Subject to clause 17.3, Imperial’s total liability for any loss shall not exceed the Licence Fee paid when you booked/paid for the accommodation.
17.2    Subject to clause 17.3, Imperial shall not be liable for any losses that were not caused by any breach of contract or statutory duty or negligence on the part of Imperial and shall not be liable for any consequential loss or losses that were not reasonably foreseeable to both parties when the contract was formed.
17.3    Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall exclude or limit Imperial’s liability for fraud or death or personal injury caused by Imperial’s negligence or any other matter which it would be illegal for Imperial to exclude or limit.

18.    General Terms 

18.1    The contractual relationship between you and Imperial is governed by English Law and either you or Imperial must bring legal proceedings in respect of this contractual relationship in the English courts.
18.2    If for any reason we do not enforce any part of this contract, or we delay enforcing it, this will not affect: our rights to enforce it later, or our rights to enforce the rest of this contract.
18.3    Any clause headings are used for convenience only and are not to be considered when interpreting these terms and conditions.
18.4    Imperial’s contract with you does not create any right enforceable by any other person.
18.5    You may not use Imperial’s name, crest, logo or registered image for any purpose without the express written permission of Imperial.

19.    Personal Data

19.1    We will collect and process your personal data in accordance with the Summer Accommodation, Imperial College London Privacy policy on our website.