You said, we did
Every term at Imperial, improvements to the student experience are identified and delivered by the university and the students’ union.
Benchmarking and feedback activities such as the National Student Survey, Student Experience Survey, Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, and the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey provide teaching, research, and professional service teams with invaluable input directly from students. This webpage summarises a selection of positive actions taken by the Imperial community to make a real difference to the daily life of every student on campus. It will be updated on an approximately termly basis to provide students with a headline summary of some of the most impactful investments into the Imperial experience.
Spring term 2026
Transforming unused space for better co-working
You said you wanted better co-working spaces, we listened. You also said you wanted more social space, and we delivered.
Since its opening in 2018, the Sir Michael Uren Hub in White City has been at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
This term, we opened the newly refitted Level 1. Previously an unused space, it is now a welcoming, student-friendly co-working floor designed to support specialist lab work, group projects, and everyday study.
With new state-of-the-art labs, warm timber fit-outs and responsibly sourced furniture, this is a space for everyone to use.
Safer, brighter, and more comfortable accommodation
You told us you wanted better and upgraded halls — we made changes.
Beit Halls are now undergoing refurbishments designed to improve day-to-day living for students. The works include essential fire safety upgrades, new LED lighting, door replacements, refreshed kitchen work surfaces, and delivery of new furniture.
These improvements are part of our commitment to creating living spaces that feel modern, welcoming, and truly student-centred.
Spring 2026
MSRH Common Room: A refreshed, welcoming space for our community
You told us you wanted a more comfortable and practical place to be able to take a break, study, and connect — we made it happen.
The common room in the Molecular Sciences Research Hub has been transformed into a brighter, more modern environment.
We have introduced new furniture, a kitchenette area, improved lighting, and a flexible layout that is designed to support collaboration and socialising.
We are committed to creating environments that feel welcoming and are designed with our community in mind.
Getting you ready for Canvas
You told us you wanted better digital systems - we're making changes.
This term, we are well underway with the transition to Canvas, a new learning management system for the entire university.
Over the course of two years we have sought feedback from students to ensure we get this move right first time. The new system will be in place for all students from the autumn term of the 2026-27 academic year.
It will be a modern, intuitive platform that will make communication across your courses and programmes easier, give you clearer insights into your assessments and feedback, and support greater collaboration.