Join us on Wednesdays during term-time for Imperial Inaugurals, a series of lectures given by our newest Professors, which officially recognises their promotion and showcases their research.
Imperial Inaugurals are open to everyone and free of charge. There is no need to register to attend in person or online, but we encourage you to add to calendar through our What's on listings.
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Imperial Inaugurals online
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Imperial Inaugurals live streams
Rethinking prostate cancer
Professor Rakesh Heer, Professor and Chair of Urology, Department of Surgery and Cancer, discusses how his research challenges the pre-existing science of prostate cancer in his mission to improve patient outcomes.
Rethinking prostate cancer
Professor Rakesh Heer, Chair of Urology
Professor Rakesh Heer, Professor and Chair of Urology, Department of Surgery and Cancer, discusses how his research challenges the pre-existing science of prostate cancer in his mission to improve patient outcomes.
Making things that move us
Professor Sebastian Deterding, Chair in Design Engineering
How do we inspire action, whether in tackling global challenges, at work, or in day-to-day life? Can games help us understand motivation and what drives us? Professor Sebastian Deterding, Chair in Design Engineering, Dyson School of Design Engineering, explores how computational media, including games, can enhance our understanding of motivation.
The relentless sun
Professor Jonathan Eastwood, Professor of Space Physics
From solar flares to geomagnetic storms, join Professor Jonathan Eastwood, Professor of Space Physics, Imperial Global USA Academic Theme Lead for Space and Satellite Technologies, and Convening Co-Director of the School of Convergence Science in Space, Security and Telecoms, as he discusses the science behind space weather.
Viruses, vaccines, and the written word
Professor John Tregoning, Professor in Vaccine Immunology
Join Professor John Tregoning, Professor in Vaccine Immunology, as he explores the latest research on respiratory viruses and the rapid advancements in vaccine technologies. Hear his insights on the science shaping our future, including breakthroughs in RSV vaccines and RNA technology.
Seeing the unseen
Professor Rohini Sharma, Professor Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Oncology
Precision cancer medicine personalises treatment for better outcomes. But how do we tailor care when cancer affects the liver? Professor Rohini Sharma explores advances in molecular imaging, drug design, and research to transform cancer treatment.
Big questions, tiny machines
Professor Doryen Bubeck, Professor of Structural Immunology
Professor Doryen Bubeck delves into the fascinating world of proteins, the "tiny machines" that drive cellular functions, using cryo electron microscopy. Drawing from her research on viruses and the immune system, she will discuss how these immune proteins attack bacteria while safeguarding human cells.