Category: Courses & Workshops

Call for Expressions of Interest – Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2027 (Deadline: 17:00 Friday 24 July 2026)

Imperial has been asked to nominate up to five researchers to attend the national Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) in Singapore from 04 – 08 January 2028.

Since 2013, the GYSS has been bridging the gap between aspiring researchers and the foremost scientists and technologists of various fields. All attendees – whether on-site or online – will have the opportunity to engage and connect with distinguished speakers, which include recipients of the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, Turing Award and Millennium Technology Prize.

The Summit offers a series of activities, including live plenary lectures, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking platforms. Participants will also stand a chance to:

  1. Be part of small group informal sessions with their pre-selected speaker(s);
  2. Present their research on stage or through poster sessions; and
  3. Visit the institutes of higher learning and other prominent landmarks in Singapore.

Access this link to view the highlights from past Summits, and visit our website for additional info.

Important Notes
Please note that the GYSS 2027 does not cover flights and transport to the hotel, these will have to be arranged at your own cost or through alternative funding.

Participant Eligibility

Applications should be:

  • Post-doctoral researchers or equivalent (within five years of obtaining their PhD degree);
  • PhD students

All nominees must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in science and research;
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to their principal field of study and an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration;
  • Be formally endorsed by an organisation invited to submit nominations under this nomination exercise;
  • Possess sufficient proficiency in English to actively participate in Summit discussions and activities;
  • Not have previously participated in GYSS in person. Participation in GYSS 2021 and GYSS 2022 (online editions) will not affect eligibility; and
  • Not hold a permanent academic or research appointment. In general, individuals holding permanent positions, particularly those at professor or tenure level, will not be eligible for participation.

We strongly encourage applications from a wide distribution of genders.

For clarity, the Summit or ECRI will NOT cover:

  • International travel arrangements / costs to and from Singapore;
  • Hotel accommodation for locally-based Participants.

SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

DEADLINE: Please submit your expression of interest by 17:00 on Friday 24 July 2026.

Free training at Crick – Introduction to FIJI for image analysis (31 July)

The Francis Crick Institute invites staff and students from its partner universities to register their interest in attending a one-day beginners course to learn the necessary skills to analyse their imaging data using the open-source FIJI application.  https://www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/introduction-to-fiji-for-image-analysis

Held at the Francis Crick Institute in London, the course mixes classroom-based theory with practical sessions, guiding participants from the fundamentals of image analysis, through best practices, and finishing with hands-on macro scripting.

No prior experience is required, although a basic understanding of microscopy and image acquisition will be beneficial.

The course has been developed by experts from the Crick Advanced Light Microscopy (CALM) science technology platform, which provides cutting-edge imaging and image analysis services and training to researchers across the institute.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

  • Explain why automating image analysis pipelines is crucial for scientific reproducibility
  • Perform common image analysis tasks using the FIJI graphical user interface
  • Write simple macros to automate workflows

Register by 26 June

Digital Research Sustainability Workshop – estimate the impact of your digital research (23 June or 07 July)

Two iterations: June 23 (online) or July 7 (in-person, White City campus), both 10 am – 3 pm, free and open to the entire Imperial community

What are the sustainability impacts of digital research? If you use GPUs, high-performance computing, or data-heavy workflows, or write research software, you may wonder where your biggest emissions come from and how to reduce them without compromising research quality or speed. This training helps turn these questions into practical decisions, giving participants a clear route to understanding and reducing the carbon impact of day-to-day digital research activities.

The training is targeted at any researchers and digital research technical professionals who use computing and digital resources in their work. Over a focused four-hour session combining instructor-led teaching with hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to estimate and reduce emissions across common digital research activities. The course covers core sustainability concepts, introduces approaches for estimation, and uses case studies to identify high-impact interventions across different scenarios. By the end, attendees will be able to assess carbon-intensive steps in their own workflows and apply practical methods and tools to cut emissions.

Deliveries of the course are planned for the 23rd June (online) and 7th July (White City) from the Imperial Research Software Engineering Team.

Digital Research Sustainability Training Sign-up – Fill in form

Making Public Engagement Inclusive Masterclass (01 July 2026)

Registration open for NEW engagement masterclass

Are you looking to engage new audiences with your research? Are you keen to ensure your engagement activities are as inclusive and accessible as possible?

Making Public Engagement Inclusive: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 10.00 – 13.00, South Kensington Campus

In this new Engagement Masterclass, you will develop the confidence and practical tools to identify and address inclusion challenges in your engagement work.

Open to all Imperial staff, doctoral students and postgraduate research masters students, visit our website to register.

CfAE Sessions on Speaking Skills (Summer Term)

Are you coming up to a viva or other assessed presentation? Are you keen to work on your public speaking or seminar skills?

Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate, our guided activity sessions for speaking can help you achieve success on your academic journey and beyond. Sessions are designed to give you the space and opportunity to prepare and rehearse for both everyday and high-stakes activities here at Imperial. Each session includes input tailored to academic STEMM settings and structured practice opportunities. There will be expert feedback and peer review to help you hone your skills.

The live, 50-minute, interactive sessions are held at different times and on different days throughout term, so you can access what you need, when you need it. We offer both on-campus and online options; check out the schedule. You can do as many as you like.

Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Medical Devices Online Course

The MedTechONE team is excited to announce launch of our new course, Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Medical Devices — designed to support professionals working across the medical device lifecycle. 

Developed by experts at Imperial College, this course provides a clear and practical introduction to the policies, processes, and procedures manufacturers implement to ensure medical devices are safe, effective, and fit for their intended use. Whether you’re new to QMS or looking to strengthen your understanding, the course offers a strong foundation. 

What to expect from the course:

·                Engaging video-based learning, narrated by an AI avatar 

·                Downloadable lecture notes to support deeper understanding and further reading 

·                Light assessments throughout to help reinforce key concepts as you progress 

The course is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to learn at your own pace while building confidence in QMS principles relevant to the medical device sector. 

Watch our short introductory video to explore what the course covers. 

Enrol Here: Imperial College staff and students can self-enrol via Blackboard using their Imperial credentials only — no additional registration is required. 

1:1 Research Communication Coaching

Strengthen your research communication through personalised 1:1 coaching

Are you an Imperial doctoral researcher wanting to express your ideas more clearly, confidently and impactfully? Book a personalised 1:1 meeting with a CfAE coach to identify your most important areas for development and get targeted guidance to elevate your writing or speaking.

You can either discuss a sample of your research writing or prepared speech, or just come for advice on your writing or speaking in general. You’re welcome to take advantage of these meetings throughout your time at Imperial and can usually book a couple each term.

Here are some of the questions you might want to ask:

  • I’m struggling to organise my points in this part – how can I make it clearer?
  • I’m not sure what information is relevant for my audience here?
  • My literature review reads like a shopping list – how do I create a narrative to hold it together?
  • I feel I don’t sound ‘professional’ enough – how can I improve that?
  • I’m not sure how to speak with my own ‘voice’

And here’s what some of our attendees have to say:

“Already after yesterday’s meeting I feel much more confident and like I suddenly know what I am doing.”

“I just wanted to say a big, big thank you for the advice you gave me in our meeting. I just got some feedback from the second examiner of my Late Stage Assessment. I have passed the assessment, and the examiner found that my writing was much improved, compared to my earlier LSA attempt.”

For more information and to book, go to the CfAE 1:1 advice webpage.

CfAE Guided Activity Sessions on Speaking Skills (Spring Term 2026)

Are you coming up to an assessed presentation? Are you keen to work on your public speaking skills? Do you want to improve your ability to interact in seminars?

Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate, our guided activity sessions for speaking can help you achieve success on your academic journey and beyond. Sessions are designed to give you the space and opportunity to prepare and rehearse for both everyday and high-stakes activities here at Imperial. Each session includes input tailored to academic STEMM settings and structured practice opportunities. There will be expert feedback and peer review to help you hone your skills.

The live, 50-minute, interactive sessions are held at different times and on different days throughout term, so you can access what you need, when you need it. We offer both on-campus and online options; check out the schedule. You can do as many as you like.

Imperial after:hours – day and evening classes for Imperial students and staff

Imperial after:hours is a programme of day and evening classes open to Imperial students and staff, and members of the public. Organised by the Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication, we have classes in various languages, ranging from Arabic, French and German. to BSL, Hindi and Spanish, as well as a huge range of arts and humanities courses.

Maybe you have always wanted to learn to play acoustic guitar or understand the meaning of art, or perhaps you want to make art yourself, on one our painting, printmaking and craft courses. We have day schools as well, including day trips this autumn to the medieval sites of Canterbury, Faversham and London, and day classes in topics including Christopher Wren’s architecture and art therapy.

No previous experience is needed for any course, there are no assessments or exams, and you’ll find our tutors are knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.

Full details on all courses is available at www.imperial.ac.uk/afterhours. Classes are enrolling now.