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Join as a Member for only £20 annually and benefit from:

A whole year of thought-provoking events covering the latest scientific discoveries and developments from Imperial College London
Learning from world-class scientists and ground-breaking researchers from Imperial College London and guest academia
An exclusive programme of Member-only visits and events giving unique access to facilities and research departments with our Behind-the-Scenes events
Special invitations to attend hand-picked College-run exclusive lectures, exhibitions, concerts and VIP events
Reduced ticket rates for Friends public lectures – almost a 60% reduction for you and 20% for your guests
A chance to meet our lecturers after each event and enjoy an informal discussion over refreshments
A 10% discount at most College cafes and refreshment bars*
Preferential rates to the Ethos Sports Centre and Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication adult education classes*

Become a Member of Friends of Imperial College today by following the link below. You will be asked to fill in your details which then leads to the payment page.

Become a Member of Friends today

* Full info on the discounts at Imperial College London for Members of Friends are detailed when you click through

Make a donation to the 2020/21 Programme appeal

Given the escalating situation with COVID-19, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone all our upcoming events remaining in the 2019-20 programme. It was not a decision that was made lightly however the welfare of speakers, colleagues and attendees is our highest priority.

We are highly reliant on ticket sales alongside the annual Membership subscriptions to fund the running of Friends and the ability to make a difference together. Having organised, and then postponed many events we have been exposed to losses.

In order to plan our next season's events with confidence I am seeking your support. We also completely understand if this is not possible at the moment.

You can donate to the

Friends of Imperial College 2020/21 programme appeal

by clicking on the appeal link above, choose an amount and follow the steps to payment. Please note this will give you the option to display your name and donation amount. Feel free to untick the box!

We wish everyone the best during these difficult times.

Roderick Rhys Jones
Chair of Friends of Imperial College

Donations are particularly valuable to Friends and they can be augmented by Gift Aid for qualifying donors, adding a further 25% to the donation.

Thank you for your support!

Friends of Imperial College 2020/21 programme appeal

Given the situation with COVID-19, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone all upcoming events. It was not a decision made lightly however the welfare of speakers, colleagues and attendees is our highest priority. We are highly reliant on ticket sales to fund the running of Friends and the ability to make a difference together. In order to plan our next season's events with confidence we are seeking donations to support this.

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Friends of Imperial College 2020/21 programme appeal

Given the situation with COVID-19, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone all upcoming events. It was not a decision made lightly however the welfare of speakers, colleagues and attendees is our highest priority. We are highly reliant on ticket sales to fund the running of Friends and the ability to make a difference together. In order to plan our next season's events with confidence we are seeking donations to support this.
Coronavirus Risk Assessment and Action Plan
The Great Exhibition Road Festival

In response to government advice to the public on the coronavirus, the organisers have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Great Exhibition Road Festival on 4-5 July 2020. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Festival in 2021.
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.

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.
Our committee

The committee of the Friends of Imperial College, London
Calendar - 2019

Here are the Friends of Imperial College events for 2019 - October, November and December
Black holes, entropy and strings

A full lecture theatre heard why black holes are amongst the most extraordinary objects in the universe.
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.
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.
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Friends of Imperial College 2020/21 programme appeal

Given the situation with COVID-19, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone all upcoming events. It was not a decision made lightly however the welfare of speakers, colleagues and attendees is our highest priority. We are highly reliant on ticket sales to fund the running of Friends and the ability to make a difference together. In order to plan our next season's events with confidence we are seeking donations to support this.
Genomic Medicine: Report from the forefront

Biomedical research has become a booming area of science with major implications for just about every aspect of medicine. In this lecture, we learnt if we are ready for them.