Imperial receives Queen’s Anniversary Prize for ‘world-class’ COVID-19 response
Imperial College London has been recognised for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a Queen’s Anniversary Prize presentation this week.
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Podcast: Debating vaccines, LGBTQ+ history month, and humans of health research
In this edition: A scientist countering vaccine misinformation, members of Imperial’s LGBTQ+ network, and the people behind an impactful asthma trial.
Report estimates economic and social benefits of booster roll-out in Indonesia
Rolling out a booster vaccination campaign would benefit Indonesia by US$381 billion in the next year according to the latest Imperial report.
A genetic difference affects the likelihood of severe COVID-19 infection
A common genetic change is associated with a reduced risk of severe COVID-19 infection, highlighting a potential target for drugs in early treatment.
REACT study shows rapid rise in Omicron while highlighting vaccine success
New REACT research has found a recent sharp rise coronavirus infections in England, coinciding with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 human challenge study reveals detailed insights into infection
Findings from the UK’s world-leading human challenge study provide new insights into mild infections with SARS-CoV-2 in healthy young adults.
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Podcast: The marine carbon cycle, teaching robots, and a mental health zine
In this edition: How fishing may impact the carbon cycle, how to teach a robot to make toast, and sharing research in the form of a short magazine.
Fall in coronavirus infections in England may have stalled at high level - REACT
Coronavirus infections in England may no longer be declining at the rapid rate seen in early January, according to new swab testing data.
Curbing COVID-19 in schools: Imperial scientists support CO2 monitor rollout
UK schools have received more than 300,000 CO2 monitors as part of a government initiative to reduce COVID-19 spread in classrooms.
Alice Gast: Universities must forge ahead with new frontiers
Imperial’s President Alice Gast says that universities must keep the positive changes brought on by the pandemic and forge ahead with new frontiers.
