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Imperial is bustling with activity this Autumn Term, and there are lots of events across campus to get involved in.<\/h5>\n

This Events news section brings together opportunities you might enjoy, whether for learning, networking, or just trying something new.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for what\u2019s happening closer to home, check out our Bioengineering Events listings page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Black History Month: Fireside Chat with Baroness Amos<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Monday 13th October 2025 | 13:00\u201314:00<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for a special online Fireside Chat with\u00a0Baroness Valerie Amos<\/b>, a distinguished public servant, diplomat, and academic leader whose career has spanned British public life, global diplomacy, and higher education.<\/p>\n

From her early days in Guyana to leadership roles in the\u00a0UK Government, the United Nations, and Oxford University<\/b>, Baroness Amos has lived a life of historic firsts.<\/p>\n

This conversation will explore\u00a0leadership, identity, and the importance of representation<\/b>, with reflections on her career and insights into how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.<\/p>\n

🔗Click here to register to attend<\/a><\/p>\n

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Perspectives in Education \u2013 Book Launch: Productive Failure \u2013 Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Monday 13th October 2025 | 17:00-18:30
\nLocation:<\/strong> LT G34, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>If learning from failure is intuitively compelling, why do we wait for it to happen? Why don\u2019t we intentionally design for it and harness it for deep learning? In his latest book, Manu Kapur describes his research program on Productive Failure, explaining how, when, and why intentionally designing for failure in a safe manner can lead to deep learning. A must-read for every educator, parent, manager, leader, athlete, entrepreneur, or someone simply passionate about learning and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us for the launch of this thought-provoking book as part of the Perspectives in Education event series. The event will feature a short presentation by Professor Manu Kapur<\/a><\/b>, Director of the\u00a0Singapore-ETH Center<\/a>, and\u00a0Professor for Learning Sciences and Higher Education<\/a> at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where he also directs\u00a0The Future Learning Initiative\u00a0(FLI). The presentation will be\u00a0followed by a panel discussion from Imperial voices, along with a raffle where three attendees will win a signed copy of the book. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the ideas that are reshaping our understanding of learning and performance.<\/p>\n

Suggested reading<\/b>: Kapur, M. (2025).\u00a0Productive failure: Unlocking deeper learning through the science of failing<\/i>. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.<\/p>\n

🔗Click here to register to attend<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fungal Science Network Seminar Series<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Thursday 16th October | 12:00-13:00
\nLocation:<\/strong> G47, Flowers Building, South Kensington Campus<\/p>\n

Speaker:<\/strong> Dr Venizelos Papayannopoulos, Principal Group Leader of the Antimicrobial Defence Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute
\nHost:<\/strong> Prof. Darius Armstrong-James<\/a><\/p>\n

🔗Click here for talk details and to register to attend<\/a><\/p>\n

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Black @ Imperial Board Games Social<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Thursday 16th October | 17:00 – 19:00
\nLocation:<\/strong> The Union Bar<\/p>\n

Join Black @ Imperial for a Board Games Social in partnership with ICU on Thursday 16 October, 5pm \u2013 7pm in the Union Bar for a chance to connect with other Black students at Imperial.<\/p>\n

There\u2019ll be free Afro-Caribbean snacks, vouchers for non-alcoholic drinks from the bar and a huge selection of games to choose from.<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t make it? Join the Black @ Imperial mailing list<\/a> to be the first to hear of upcoming events.<\/p>\n

🔗Click here to register to attend<\/a><\/p>\n

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Entrepreneurship Caf\u00e9 Event at the Enterprise Lab<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Monday 20 October | 12:00-14:00
\nLocation:<\/strong> Enterprise Lab, South Kensington<\/p>\n

The Enterprise Lab is launching the\u00a0Entrepreneurship Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/i>\u00a0\u2013 a new networking series to help students, staff, alumni and founders spark collaboration and connect.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the Caf\u00e9 you can:<\/p>\n