Events

Science tour to the Netherlands

Another fascinating, hand-picked, international science tour for Members. This time based around Leiden with the highlight being an accompanied visit to the European Space Research and Technology Centre. Read more

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How Fire Science contributes to Fire Engineering

During this Friends fireside chat, Professor Rein will explain how science contributes to reduce the worldwide burden of accidental fires and protect people, their property, and the environment. Click here for full details and how to book your fireside place!

A message to Friends from the President of Imperial College London

President of Imperial College London, Alice Gast covers the leadership role the Imperial community has played in response to COVID-19 and more…click here to read the full message

Missions to the Moon and Mars – the next giant leap

The day after NASA launched the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover we heard more about this mission and the next giant leaps in space exploration. This FREE mini-lecture and chat was out of this world! Click here for details of this past event.

Microchip Technology enabling Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance of COVID-19

Attendees of this fireside chat found out how Imperial is advancing rapid diagnostics of infectious diseases through the design of microchip-based Lab-on-Chip systems. Click here full details of this past event with Dr. Georgiou.

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.

Our committee

The committee of the Friends of Imperial College, London

Black holes, entropy and strings

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

Friends of Imperial College 2020/21 programme appeal

Thank you so much for your willingness to support the creation of our 2020/21 programme. To donate simply click on the amount below you wish to contribute and follow the steps to payment. Together we can continue to provide inspiration through education!

Chirality and the future of electronics

Dr Jess Wade BEM, Imperial physicist, explained how in the right circumstances carbon could make a great replacement for silicon in a new wave of electronic devices.

Join Friends as a Member

Join as a Member and enjoy a range of benefits including Membership extension until the end of October 2021, priority booking; exclusive live online mini-lectures; reductions on ticket prices for public lectures; special Member-only visits. Click here for full details.