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Science has brought about revolutionary changes in our understanding of ourselves and the natural world, which have acted as major drivers of our culture and civilisation. This scientific knowledge has in turn brought about revolutions in the ways that we live and in the technologies that support society. A case can be made that science is the most revolutionary activity of human-kind.

Professor Michele Dougherty, Professor of Space Physics and Astronomer Royal, explores evidence of oceans on Jupiter and Saturn’s moons and their potential to host extraterrestrial life in solar system. This lecture is part of the annual Athena Lecture series, and Women at Imperial Week 2026.

In this lecture, Professor Saulo will examine how advances in Earth observation, data integration, and forecasting have transformed hazard anticipation, and why uneven capacity to use this information strategically leads to unequal outcomes. Through selected examples, she will show how heat, floods, storms, and droughts trigger cascading impacts: from food and water stress and health risks to disrupted supply chains, productivity losses, and setbacks to development.

Explore groundbreaking innovations in electromagnetism with Sir John Pendry for the Dean's Annual Lecture from the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Learn how metamaterials—revolutionary materials with novel electromagnetic properties—can redefine imaging, communication, energy technologies, and even concepts like invisibility.

Julia Gillard, Chair of Wellcome and the 27th Prime Minister of Australia, will canvas the outlook for science and politics in 2025 and beyond in this special lecture from the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London.

Join Professor Carlos Moreno, founder of the 15-minute city concept, as he delivers a special lecture at Imperial College London as part of the 10th Anniversary Celebrations for the Dyson School of Design Engineering.