Imperial community ‘listen and learn from one another’ in history dialogue
Imperial’s community dialogue about the College’s history and legacy concludes with a staff and student forum on Wednesday 26 January.
Dialogue begins as community confronts, celebrates and learns from past
Imperial is starting a dialogue with its community to deepen understanding of the College’s history and legacy.
Professor Sir Eric Ash (1928 - 2021) - community remembers former Rector
Professor Sir Eric Ash, Imperial Rector between 1985 and 1993, has passed away aged 93.
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New network to help conserve cultural heritage
A new Network of Excellence has been established to bring scientists and engineers together with conservators and curators.
Blue Plaque unveiled for Nobel Prize-winner Abdus Salam
English Heritage have unveiled a Blue Plaque to mark the home of Professor Abdus Salam, who founded the Theoretical Physics Department at Imperial.
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Feature
Dr Bill Frankland, the grandfather of allergy, celebrates his 108th birthday
Dr Bill Frankland, acclaimed allergy expert who popularised the pollen count is one of Imperial’s oldest alumni at 108.
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Professor David Lane retires after 40 years of service at Imperial
Internationally renowned haematologist Professor David Lane is retiring this month after over 40 successful years at the College.
New student accommodation to be named after Imperial’s first female professor
The new hall of residence in North Acton will be named in honour of Professor Helen Kemp Porter, one of the College’s pioneering members of staff.
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In pictures: 300 years of history at Westminster Hospital
Take a look back at some of the key stories from 300 years of the world’s first hospital funded by charitable giving.
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Audio
Podcast: 1918 special to mark the First World War armistice centenary
In this edition: We commemorate armistice with a look at Imperial’s war involvement, legacy battlefield injuries, and the Spanish flu epidemic.
