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Imperial has a greater proportion of world-leading research than any other UK university, according to the REF. From climate change to disease prevention, Imperial researchers and global partners ask bigger questions to solve real world challenges.

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Imperial-built quantum sensor travels to the Arctic for GPS-free navigation

An Imperial-built quantum sensor has been trialled in the Arctic to support the development of a satellite-free navigation system.

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Fantastic opportunity to conduct research in Japan!

8 January 2026

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Two new Imperial-led dementia projects funded by the Medical Research Council investment

5 January 2026

Science

New publication in Nature Communications

5 January 2026

Campus and community

New Year Honours celebrated by Imperial community

29 December 2025

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We support and nurture a research environment that is defined by a culture of integrity, good governance and best practice. Our highly ambitious, collaborative, multidisciplinary community of researchers possess a common goal of tackling the biggest scientific challenges of our time. Professor Mary Ryan Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise)