Tag: Doctoral Students

Launch of the new CNRS-Imperial International Research Lab, Ayrton Bleriot Engineering Lab (12 June)

We are pleased to invite you to the Launch of the new CNRS-Imperial International Research Lab, Ayrton Bleriot Engineering Lab, on the 12th of June from 9:30  am to 13:30 pm, in the Clore Theatre of the Huxley Building on the South Kensington campus. The launch will be followed by lunch and drinks.

You can register through the form here.

The CNRS-Imperial International Research Centre (IRC) for Transformational Science and Technology, launched in April 2022, is CNRS’s only IRC in the UK and Europe.  The IRC serves as an umbrella for an unrivalled portfolio of joint Franco-British labs that drive global science collaboration that has impact, especially on UN Sustainable Development Goals, and attract funding from European Commission, Governments, Philanthropists and Industry.  CNRS have 1,100 research labs in France and abroad; a budget of 3.8bn Euros; 33,000 staff dedicated to research. 

The Ayrton-Blériot Engineering Lab, the newest collaboration under the aegis of the IRC, will develop original research activities in materials functionalization, more sustainable materials, cleaner and safer processes, fluid mechanics, photonic and acoustic metamaterials, AI for engineering and quantum technologies.

You will find a provisional agenda and more details on the International Research Lab (IRL) here: Register here.

Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector Showcase (12 June 2025)

We are thrilled to invite you and your network to the Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector (HTCC) Showcase Event.

Over the past 10 months, 25 innovative healthcare teams across University of Hertfordshire, Cranfield University, and Imperial, have received funding, mentorship, masterclasses and more, to help them accelerate their research and ventures, and learn how to overcome commercialisation challenges in the healthcare industry.

With the programme closing this month, we would love to invite you to join us in celebrating their progress, hear from industry experts, find out more about 6 of the teams and how the programme help them advance, and network with all 25 teams.

📅 Date: 12th June 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 18:00
📍 Location: City and Guilds Building, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, SW7 2AZ

🔗 Register Here!

✨ What to Expect:

✅ Panel discussion: Translating Research into Market-Ready Solutions: Overcoming Barriers in Commercialisation. Panel members: Yanina Aubrey, Kam Pooni, James Keeling, Victoria Kilcoyne and moderating Suzanne Meenan.
✅ Project Presentations: Selected innovative projects from our POC and Acceleration programmes will share their solutions.
✅ Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts, investors, academics, and entrepreneurs.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Turing Internship Network (deadline: 17 June 2025)

Now in its 12th recruitment round since launching in 2020, The Turing Internship Network offers doctoral students currently enrolled in a PhD at a university in the UK or Ireland the opportunity to undertake exciting 3 to 6-month placements at the Turing or one of the Turing’s partners, with an indicative start date of September 2025.

In this new round, there are 7 paid internship opportunities in the financial, agricultural, justice, AI safety and data-centric engineering sectors. We are offering opportunities at the Ministry of Justice, HSBC and within the DCE team (Data-centric Engineering) and TIRE team (Defence & National Security) at the Alan Turing Institute.

New in this round is the unique opportunity to participate in an Innovate UK BridgeAI internship through one of their startup companies: Mutus Tech Ltd, SparkSoft Ltd and TrackCarbon.

Find out more about the internships, the eligibility and how to apply, or contact internshipnetwork@turing.ac.uk.

The deadline for applications is 11:00 on Tuesday 17 June 2025.

“Innovators Meet Future Talent”, a special networking event hosted by Imperial College London’s Student Research Network Hub (19 June 2025)

Join us for “Innovators Meet Future Talent”, a special networking event hosted by Imperial College London’s Student Research Network Hub.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect directly with dynamic start-up founders from the Scale Space ecosystem. You’ll hear short pitches, join informal discussions, and take part in a live Q&A with fellow founders. You’ll also be able to share your research ideas, offering fresh thinking and exciting opportunities for collaboration.

This is a great chance to forge interdisciplinary partnerships and connect with innovators eager to contribute to real-world solutions. Whether you’re considering future career paths, looking for collaborations, or simply want to expand your professional network within the Imperial community, we’d be delighted to see you there.

Tickets are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the link below to save your spot!

Event Details:

And yes, there will be free drinks and nibbles!

We hope you can make it for an evening of insightful connections.

Join the launch of the Imperial Health Economic Evaluation (IHEE)—network, learn & shape the future of health economics! (19 June 2025)

Join us for the launch of Imperial Health Economic Evaluation (IHEE)—a new initiative designed to strengthen Imperial College London’s capacity for economic evaluation in health research.

As funding bodies increasingly require economic evaluations in grant applications, researchers at Imperial have highlighted a critical need for in-house expertise. This event will introduce the group’s vision, showcase ongoing collaborations, and create opportunities for interdisciplinary networking.

Led by Professor Anita Patel, this initiative aims to reduce outsourcing costs, enhance grant success rates, and build long-term capacity for economic evaluation across faculties.

Why Attend?
  • Gain Insights – Learn about the role of economic evaluation in health research and its growing importance in securing grants and influencing policy.
  • Network & Collaborate – Meet leading researchers across Imperial College London and explore potential collaborations.
  • Engage with Experts – Hear from key teams conducting health economic evaluations.
  • Be Part of the Future – Help shape the development of this new cross-faculty initiative.
Who Should Attend?
  • Any researchers at Imperial seeking health economic evaluation expertise
  • Academics from Imperial College Business School & Faculty of Medicine
  • Grant applicants looking to strengthen funding proposals

 

Register: Launch of Imperial Health Economic Evaluation (IHEE) Tickets, Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

Internship – Establishing the Current Scope 1&2 Carbon Footprint of the Hospitality Department Equipment at Imperial (apply by 05 June)

Internship – Establishing the Current Scope 1&2 Carbon Footprint of the Hospitality Department Equipment at Imperial

Overview

We are seeking an analytical PhD or Masters student with a strong interest in sustainability and a high level of proficiency in collecting, organising, and analysing energy-related data. This project will support Imperial College London’s sustainability goals by creating the first full scope 1&2 carbon footprint baseline for the Hospitality Department’s equipment usage.

You will be responsible for compiling and analysing data from equipment manufacturers and catering facilities to determine the carbon impact per outlet and across all catering operations. This will directly inform the Hospitality Strategy and future decision-making around sustainable equipment, procurement, and operations.

Goals

  • Establish the current scope 1&2 carbon footprint of the Hospitality Department’ equipment usage.  Building heat and power is outside the scope.
  • Use available data from manufacturers to calculate the energy and carbon footprint of using catering equipment.
  • Calculate the total scope 1&2 carbon footprint for each catering outlet’s kit and determine the carbon footprint per square metre of catering space.
  • Model the potential carbon savings achievable through replacing existing equipment with more energy-efficient alternatives.
  • Apply sensible assumptions where manufacturer data is incomplete, compare with real, measured energy data, and apply contingency margins where appropriate.

Outputs

  • A spreadsheet that includes:
    • Raw and calculated data
    • Filterable, grouped views (e.g. by outlet, sqm, equipment type)
    • Comparative functionality to model equipment alternatives
  • A total scope 1&2 calculated carbon footprint for the Hospitality Department’s kit.
  • A clear baseline to support future SMART targets and KPIs for sustainability performance

This internship provides an opportunity to work at a practical and scalable level, directly influencing sustainability outcomes. You will collaborate with senior leaders, internal policy-makers, and operational staff, helping them understand and act upon your findings to improve reporting and reduce environmental impact.

Support & Oversight

This role will be funded by the Sustainable Imperial Budget and will report jointly to:

  • Ella Shepherd – Operations Manager (Sustainability), Hospitality Department
  • Zekun Fu – Sustainable Imperial

Initial data and ongoing support will be provided by the Hospitality Department. Progress will be reviewed regularly with both teams.

Terms

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
  • Pay: £19.50 per hour
  • Eligibility: Right to work in the UK required
  • Interviews: Brief interviews will be conducted with:
    • Harriet Wallace – Director of Sustainability
    • Ella Shepherd – Operations Manager (Sustainability), Hospitality
    • Zekun Fu – Sustainability Analyst

Please send your CV and a 1-page expression of interest setting out how you meet the job requirements above to Ella Shepherd by 5 June e.shepherd@imperial.ac.uk.

CNRS-Imperial – ABEL Lab Launch (12 June 2025)

We are pleased to invite you to the Launch of the new CNRS-Imperial International Research Lab, Ayrton Bleriot Engineering Lab, on the 12th of June from 9:30  am to 13:30 pm, in the Clore Theatre, Huxley Building, South Kensington campus. The launch will be followed by lunch and drinks.

The CNRS-Imperial International Research Centre (IRC) for Transformational Science and Technology, launched in April 2022, is CNRS’s only IRC in the UK and Europe.  The IRC serves as an umbrella for an unrivalled portfolio of joint Franco-British labs that drive global science collaboration that has impact, especially on UN Sustainable Development Goals, and attract funding from European Commission, Governments, Philanthropists and Industry.  CNRS have 1,100 research labs in France and abroad; a budget of 3.8bn Euros; 33,000 staff dedicated to research.

The Ayrton-Blériot Engineering Lab, the newest collaboration under the aegis of the IRC, will develop original research activities in materials functionalization, more sustainable materials, cleaner and safer processes, fluid mechanics, photonic and acoustic metamaterials, AI for engineering and quantum technologies.

Provisional agenda and more details

Register

WE Innovate Grand Final (05 June 2025)

Join us for the Grand Final of Imperial’s flagship women’s entrepreneurship programme and officially launch WE Innovate National! Watch ten exceptional teams pitch for a share of a £60k prize fund. Join us for an unforgettable evening of innovation, ambition, and the future of women-led entrepreneurship.

Thursday 5 June, 18:00 – 21:00, South Kensington Campus

Register now

Dr. Frederic Bertley in conversation with the Fleming Initiative (28 May 2025)

Dr. Frederic Bertley in conversation with the Fleming Initiative (webinar)
May 28 13:00-14:00 (BST)

Join the Fleming Initiative and eleven-time EMMY Award winner, Dr. Frederic Bertley, for a fascinating exploration of his impactful, international career across science communications and the museum sector.

Discover his tips on engaging the public in science through video content, an essential route for engaging the public with antimicrobial resistance, and ask your own questions.

Dr. Frederic Bertley is the President & CEO of COSI – Center of Science and Industry and the Interim CEO of The National Veterans Memorial and Museum and Museum, both in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He is a renowned civic-minded leader, strategist, innovator, scientist, educator, and communicator.

In his role at COSI, Dr. Bertley works incessantly towards elevating science literacy globally, helping reimagine the STEM workforce development pipeline for the nation and creating engaging, empathetic and innovative citizens. Through his leadership he has created awarded winning programs including a PBS prime-time TV show ‘QED with Dr. B’, and the animated series ‘Dr. B in 3’.

Learn more and register now

Careers talk – Breaking into Science Journalism (12 June)

Online Careers Talk: Breaking into Science Journalism

12 June 14.00-15.00

Guest Speaker: Alexia Austin

Job Title: Associate Supplements Editor, Springer Nature, UK

Background:

Alexia joined Nature in 2024 after stints as a NewsCorp journalist and science communicator in Australia. She holds a dual degree in science and journalism from the University of Queensland and is completing a Masters in Applied Neuroscience at KCL.

Her talk will focus on breaking into science journalism, with insights into working with the Nature Careers team, including a look at a typical day and the essential skills required for science journalists. Alexia will also share opportunities available for aspiring writers.

The session is open to all Early Career Researchers. To register for this event please complete the Qualtrics survey: https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIcne3vBjfqMHum