Making Connections

The Carers' Network aims to provide all relevant guidance and support information related to being a carer at Imperial in one place. It enables you to build networks with colleagues in similar situations at the university.

We hope this network will help staff find an ideal balance between work and home life, access valuable resources, and facilitate conversations with other colleagues.

Welcome to MeetUp Imperial – a new staff social networking group where people with similar interests can meet.

Since its launch, over 250 people have joined MeetUp Imperial.

The advertised events and information posted so far include tickets to see Beyoncé & Jay Z, Pearl Jam, Strictly Ballroom, theatre and opera tickets, information about lunchtime running club, chess and badminton clubs, and helpful information on how and where you can get discounts with a staff card.

Anyone who has spare tickets or is looking for someone to go to the theatre, a concert, etc., with is welcome to join the group and post messages. We’re planning to organise (and advertise through MeetUp) more interesting social events (wine and food tastings, maybe?).

The idea behind MeetUp Imperial is to bring people together and make them feel more like part of the community, which is one of the university's strategic aims. It is also benefi­cial to employees’ wellbeing and mental health. Over 8000 people work at Imperial College London, and many share the same hobbies. You might already know them, but you don’t know they have the same interests as you!

MeetUp Imperial is similar to Meetup, but instead of meeting strangers, we would meet with other Imperial staff members. We would meet up with people we almost know (know their faces or know about them). It’s easy to use and convenient (if you want, you can meet up for a quick coffee before going to the event together, for example). It’s also great for making new friends and sharing your hobbies.

The Support Services Social Committee provides networking opportunities for staff working in support services roles by arranging activities and events such as the annual summer party.  It aims to bring together staff with shared interests by promoting events and activities across the university and within the local area.

The Parents' Network provides an opportunity for new parents and parents to be to attend an informal networking coffee morning to meet other Imperial staff in the same situation for mutual support and advice.

These take place monthly in South Kensington, St Mary's and Hammersmith, with People Function colleagues present to answer questions.

Arts Imperial: Imperial boasts a wonderful extra-curricular music and art programme, the focus of which is the Blyth Centre on level 5 of the Sherfield Building. We offer orchestras, choirs, bands, art workshops, exhibitions and lunchtime concerts.

The Imperial Women’s Club is a networking club open to all women staff, current and retired, and staff partners.

We aim to provide activities that promote friendship and opportunities for contact between all women connected with the university and to contribute, where possible, to improving facilities within Imperial.

We have a Book Discussion Group, Day Events Group, excursions, and organise the termly Women of Imperial Lunches.

Imperial College Union runs one of the largest student activities programmes in the UK, with over 350 Clubs, societies and projects available to our members. Staff can also join by becoming Associate Members of the Union.

With over 55% of Imperial students being members of one or more clubs, you will find a range of activities that are varied and vibrant. Hundreds of staff members also get involved, and it is a great way to learn new skills, develop existing interests, and meet new people.

The Chaplaincy Multi-faith Centre offers you a quiet space in a frantic world. The Chaplains run sessions for Buddhist, Christian and non-religious Mindfulness Meditation.

The Chaplains offer one-to-one confidential conversations for staff to help you practice meditation or prayer, or to help you reflect on life and work.

We know that the most profound things in life are not always easy to talk about and may be linked to things like culture, family, personal identity, work, politics, emotions or dreams.