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Getting festive with science
Festive science activities round off a year of local engagement in White City.
Getting festive with science
Festive science activities round off a year of local engagement in White City.
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Podcast: Child health, Bionic Olympics, and a better Christmas dinner
In this edition: A new child health centre opens, assistive technologies at the Cybathlon, and healthier Christmas food for you and the planet.
Sir Patrick Vallance delivers Hammersmith and White City Distinguished Lecture
Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, spoke on science in government and shared insights into the UK's response to COVID-19.
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Business Secretary visits Imperial as Government announces new energy plans
Business Secretary Alok Sharma MP visited Imperial to learn about carbon capture research.
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Mr Martin Lupton recognised as a kindness leader
The Faculty of Medicine's Vice Dean for Education, Mr Martin Lupton, is named among the Kindness and Leadership 50 Leading Lights across the UK.
Animal research workers share insights in new podcast series
A new Imperial podcast features people working in the animal units sharing insights into the highlights and challenges of working during the pandemic.
Blue Plaque unveiled for Nobel Prize-winner Abdus Salam
English Heritage have unveiled a Blue Plaque to mark the home of Professor Abdus Salam, who founded the Theoretical Physics Department at Imperial.
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Podcast: Statin side effects, vaccine latest and pandemic politics
In this edition: The nocebo effect of statins, the latest on Imperial’s COVID-19 vaccine and a former PM talks pandemic.
Imperial is part of major festival that aims to reach 66 million people globally
Imperial scientist is part of creative team selected for developing Festival UK 2022, a national event celebrating the UK’s creativity and innovation.
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Q&A: Encouraging responsible behaviour during the COVID-19 ‘infodemic’
How can public health messaging cut through the flood of information and encourage responsible behaviour?