News in brief
DNA folding and quantum imaging: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Stephen Johns
Cyber centre
Imperial launches international cyber security centre
Imperial has founded an international cyber security centre with partners in the US, Japan and the UK.
Feature
Global Imperial
Exploring Imperial's commitment to a global outlook
In the uncertainty of Brexit Imperial is determined to keep its doors open to students, collaborations and colleagues from around the world.
WEF China
Imperial academic co-chairs World Economic Forum in China
Imperial engineer Dr Enass Abo-Hamed co-chaired the World Economic Forum in China this week.
@jack visits @ImperialDSI
Jack Dorsey discusses future of Bitcoin at Imperial
Jack Dorsey was at Imperial College London this week for a discussion with London-based cryptocurrency experts.
Humboldt fellowship
Germany’s Humboldt award granted to Pietro Spanu
Fungi researcher Professor Pietro Spanu has received a Humboldt Research Award, one of Europe's most prestigious.
Brexit and the economy
Imperial's David Miles discusses Brexit with alumni in Hong Kong and Singapore
Leading UK economist David Miles gave his take on the global impact of Brexit at talks given to alumni based in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Latin American symposium
Students lead debate on Latin American sustainable development
Imperial students and researchers presented their ideas to tackle the challenges of sustainable development in Latin America.
Global Biofoundries
Global Alliance of Biofoundries is major step forward in synthetic biology
A new network of the world’s leading Biofoundries has been launched to drive forward synthetic biology research and industry.
Korean Mayor
Mayor of Seoul forges new bioscience ties in White City
One of Asia’s most important leaders Park Won-soon, Mayor of Seoul, visited Imperial’s White City Campus as UK-Korea scientific connections grow.
