Friends programme of events 2026-27 - Friends of Imperial College

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Friends programme of events 2026-27: AUTUMN TERM

Explore extraordinary discoveries and developments taking place at Imperial College London with Friends…and the very people making them!

Our event programme for the Autumn term is now available to book. It features an enthralling mix of in-person public lectures, Member-exclusive Fireside Chats and a Behind-the-Scenes visit to Imperial.

Click on each image below for full event and booking details.

Chemical Industry process design powered by AI – with Dr L Schrecker

The future of nuclear fission – with Professor M Bluck

Bio-inspired aerial robots for delicate environments – with Dr S Armanini

The Games People Play – with Dr S Brzezicki

Treasures of the Linnean Society – History of Science visit

The Comet Interceptor Mission – with Prof M Galand

Antarctica: Exploration Under The Ice – with Prof Siegert

Behind-the-scenes @ Imperial Hazelab

Advanced AI-aided Manufacturing – Dr A Panesar : Annual Azad Ayub Lecture

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