2019-20 past events

Behind-the-scenes @ Surrey Satellite Technology

At this exclusive event for Members of Friends and their guests, a group had a fascinating visit to one of the world's leading small satellite companies, Surrey Satellite Technology. Read about our first Behind-the-scenes event of the 2019-20 Autumn term. Read more

Black holes, entropy and strings

A full lecture theatre heard why black holes are amongst the most extraordinary objects in the universe. Read more

Behind-the-Scenes @ Physics Plasma Group

A Members-only exclusive Behind-the-Scenes visit to the largest university-based pulsed-power generator, MAGPIE, at Imperial College London Read more

Drugs, booze and politics: finding a balance

Professor David Nutt, a well known proponent of drug law reform, talked about evidence-based analysis of the harm to the individual and wider community arising from alcohol, tobacco and a range of drugs, and how this is or should be used to inform policy at the national level. Read more

Cure: mind over body

At this soirée, our Members were fascinated by author Jo Marchant's talk on alternatives to prescription drugs. The question 'can our minds really heal our bodies?' was dicsussed and it engaged everyone. Read more

Chirality and the future of electronics

Dr Jess Wade BEM, Imperial physicist Read more

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Behind the Scenes at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd - my comment

I attended this event, and wanted to record my thoughts. More importantly, I wondered what would happen if I submitted this, and wanted to know what Angie would do with it!
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Professor Gauntlett

A brief summary of Professor Gauntlett's career in Physics and academia, leading up to his presentation of Black Holes, Entropy and Strings to the Friends of Imperial College

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Drugs, booze and politics: finding a balance

Professor David Nutt, a well known proponent of drug law reform, talked about evidence-based analysis of the harm to the individual and wider community arising from alcohol, tobacco and a range of drugs, and how this is or should be used to inform policy at the national level.
Come to our talks

Hear world-class scientists unveil brilliant discoveries and developments in science, technology, engineering and medicine. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to enjoy thought–provoking talks amongst Friends at our public lectures. Explore and book one of our public talks here.
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Plastic fantastic: solving plastic waste

When plastic first burst onto the scene in the 1950s it was hailed as a wonder material, now as waste it endures pariah status. New approaches to recycling it may well re-secure its "fantastic” status.
Calendar - 2019

Here are the Friends of Imperial College events for 2019 - October, November and December
Join Friends

Join as a Member to enjoy almost a 60% reduction on ticket prices for our public lectures. Access special Member-only events, including visits to laboratories and research establishments in the UK and abroad hosted by leaders from academia and industry.
Black holes, entropy and strings

A full lecture theatre heard why black holes are amongst the most extraordinary objects in the universe.
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Chirality and the future of electronics

Dr Jess Wade BEM, Imperial physicist
Cure: mind over body

At this soirée, our Members were fascinated by author Jo Marchant's talk on alternatives to prescription drugs. The question 'can our minds really heal our bodies?' was dicsussed and it engaged everyone.

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