European Success
Three Imperial “rising stars” secure €4.5 million of ERC funding
Three Imperial researchers have been awarded European Research Council Starting Grants worth collectively more than €4.5 million.
Stories tagged with 'materials'
Audio
Christmas podding
Podcast: Women’s hearts, psychedelic worldviews, and nanotechnology for children
In this edition: Differences between men’s and women’s hearts, how psychedelics can change our worldview, and introducing children to nanotechnology.
On-demand electronics
A new platform for controlled design of printed electronics with 2D materials
Scientists have shown how electricity is transported in printed 2D materials, paving the way for design of flexible devices for healthcare and beyond.
Magic material
‘Wonder material’ phosphorene nanoribbons live up to hype in first demonstration
Researchers have incorporated phosphorene nanoribbons into new types of solar cells, dramatically improving their efficiency.
NEW DELIVERY
Department of Materials gifts five hundred books to primary schools in the UK
The Department of Materials has collaborated with the Royal Academy of Engineering to send five hundred copies of 'Nano' to schools in the UK.
SILVER MEDAL AWARD
Professor David Dye awarded 2022 Acta Materialia Silver Medal
Professor David Dye has been awarded the 2022 Acta Materialia Silver Medal by Acta Materialia, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
NEW BOOK DELIVERY
Materials launch widening participation initiative for prospective students
The Department of Materials will gift copies of 'Concepts of Materials Science' to underrepresented undergraduate applicants this year.
Royal Society appointment
Imperial professor takes over prestigious Royal Society Foreign Secretary role
An Imperial College London professor has been chosen as the new Foreign Secretary of the Royal Society this week.
CELEBRATIONS
Research Fellow wins award at Earl of Wessex Future Energy Conference 2021
Dr Samuel Humphry-Baker and his team have been awarded second prize in the Young Persons Energy Pitch Competition.
CELEBRATIONS
The Thomas Young Centre celebrates its 15th year anniversary
The Thomas Young Centre for Theory and Simulation of Materials is a dynamic and interdisciplinary alliance of London researchers.
