News in brief
Pandemic learnings and pest control developments: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Joanna Wilson
NHS workforce
Cumbria’s first medical school to launch in 2025 with £5m Pears Foundation gift
Imperial College London, the University of Cumbria and Pears Foundation will jointly launch The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine in 2025.
Rising high
Imperial rises up world university rankings
Imperial has gone up in the world rankings and remains third in the UK in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024.
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Investment portal
Imperial launches new Investment Portal in San Francisco
Imperial College London recently launched an online portal that will empower startup founders to reach global investor audiences.
AI for health
Imperial showcases AI and healthcare leadership in San Francisco
Imperial’s world-leading experts in artificial intelligence and healthcare convened with technology leaders active in the Bay Area.
Student teams success
Imperial innovators win big at Mayor’s Entrepreneur Competition
Three Imperial student teams have won prizes at this year’s Mayor’s Entrepreneur Competition.
Festival fun
Fun for all at the Great Exhibition Road Festival
Whether you’re a family, adult or young person, there’s something for everyone at this weekend’s Great Exhibition Road Festival.
International founders
Celebrating Imperial's international graduates
From a 3D collaboration tool to a seaweed-based alternative to plastic, we meet some of Imperial's graduate startup founders.
Life sciences future
Chancellor discusses future of UK life sciences at Imperial’s White City Campus
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP hosted the latest ‘Treasury Connect’ conference at Scale Space at Imperial's White City Campus.
Decade of innovation
Flagship entrepreneurial competition celebrates a decade of innovation
The Venture Catalyst Challenge, Imperial’s flagship entrepreneurial competition for early-stage ventures, is celebrating its tenth year.
