Tag: Master’s Students

CfAE ‘Writing a research paper’ sessions (18 Feb – 11 March)

Writing a paper for publication?

Register for CfAE’s ‘Writing a research paper’ activity sessions.

In these sessions, you will be trained to become more reader-aware through guided analysis of published research papers to identify the structure, language and strategies used by successful writers in your field. This training will both speed up your writing and ensure your paper truly communicates the value of your research to an increasingly global and interdisciplinary readership. Many participants who’ve benefited from this training have fed back that it’s transformed their approach to writing papers.

In case you’re not aware, all members of Imperial (whether or not English is their first language) at all stages of their degree or academic career have the opportunity to benefit from CfAE provision.

These weekly 50-minute sessions are offered online.

Upcoming sessions:

  • Writing a successful abstract: Wednesday 18 February 16.00-17.00
  • Writing a successful introduction: Wednesday 25 February 16.00-17.00
  • Writing a successful results section: Wednesday 4 March 16.00-17.00
  • Writing a successful discussion and conclusions section: Wednesday 11 March 16.00-17.00

Reserve your place by filling out the registration form.

Further information: Work on your writing in guided activity sessions

CfAE Sessions on preparing for presentations/vivas (12 Feb – 09 March)

Do have an assessed presentation or viva this year? Looking for guidance on how to prepare or feedback on your performance?

Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate, our Present with impact series of one-hour interactive sessions is designed to upgrade your presentation skills and prepare you for success. There are 3 sessions in the series, each tackling one key consideration: audience, narrative and voice.

Audience: How to pitch your presentation so your audience is engaged and enthused.

Narrative: How to structure your presentation so it’s coherent and compelling.

Voice: How to deliver your presentation with confidence and clarity.

  • Thurs 12 February 17.00-18.00: Audience (Online)
  • Thurs 19 February 17.00-18.00: Voice (Online)
  • Mon 23 February 14.00-15.00: Narrative (on SK campus)
  • Mon 2 March 14.00-15.00: Audience (on SK campus)
  • Mon 9 March 14.00-15.00: Voice (on SK campus)

Book your place now: ‘Present with impact’ sessions.

We also offer a range of live sessions on other aspects of effective speaking. Check out the schedule. You can do as many as you like.

Estranged Students Support Group (25 Feb, 25 Mar, 29 Apr, 20 May)

Estranged Students Support Group (co-led by Underrepresented Student Support Team and Student Counselling and Mental Health Advice Service)

When? 25 February, 25 March, 29 April, 20 May, 1-2pm

Where? South Ken Campus, Chemistry Building, Level 8

What? A confidential space for students who are estranged from both parents to meet others in similar situations to share their experiences of studying without parental support.

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/200486/estranged-students-support-group/

Access to Food Banks – Advice Service & Working-Class Network

Our Advice Service and Working-Class Network are working collaboratively to ensure all students at Imperial College experiencing short term financial hardship have access to food banks across the UK.

If you’re struggling to afford food, especially given the current cost of living crisis, you can now reach out to our Advice Service who will be able to issue an e-voucher for your local  The Trussell Trust food bank.

A typical food parcel may contain long life milk, pasta, tinned vegetables and fruit, tea or coffee, biscuits, and soup. If you cannot access your nearest food bank, delivery may be available although not guaranteed.

The Advice Service and Working-Class Network will also be able to signpost you to the relevant long term financial support services at Imperial College to help you get back on your feet. All requests are strictly confidential.

Please remember you are not alone and it’s okay to reach out for a bit of extra support – rising living costs are affecting students across the UK. We are here to ensure that you always have access to food and that you are not disadvantaged in your studies because of a lack of essentials.

How it works

  1. Fill out this form from the Advice Service
  2. The Advice service will send you an e-voucher
  3. You can pick up your parcel at your local Trussell Trust Food bank. You can find the locations here
  4. For further financial assistance, please reach out to Student Finance Support Team

Race Equality Charter (REC) Student Survey (open until 01 March)

Complete the REC Student Survey here

The survey should take less than 10 minutes and you have the chance to be entered in a prize draw for one of five £50 Love2Shop e-Gift cards which can be used in over 45 online high street shops.

The survey contains 20 multiple choice questions and is open to every student at Imperial, from all ethnicities. The more responses we receive, the better we can form a picture of how Imperial is supporting our students from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, where we can do better and what further initiatives we can explore in future.

The last REC Student Survey took place in 2019 and directly informed the launch of the Presidential scholarships for students of Black heritage, The Imperial as One Media Academy which delivers expert communications training for minority ethnic staff and students, the Shifting the Lens photo series inn partnership with the Royal College of Art. More information on many other projects Imperial has committed to as part of its race equality work, along with additional information is available on the REC Student Survey webpage.

Thank you in advance, your survey answers are very much appreciated and will help us shape a more equitable and inclusive university.

Shape Your Library’s future with The Great Library Survey

Library Services are excited to launch The Great Library Survey which is now open. This initiative is a key opportunity for us to hear directly from you – our users, whether you are a student or a member of staff.

Your insights are essential to our planning. This survey is your chance to tell us what works well, what could be improved, and what new services you would like to see.

The feedback we receive will directly shape our Library Services Strategic Plan, helping us continue to support excellence in learning, teaching, and research.

The survey will take about 10–15 minutes to complete. As a thank you for your time, you will have the option to enter a prize draw to win one of fifty £20 shopping vouchers. Additionally, for every response, Library Services will contribute to planting trees through the World Land Trust.

Help us shape your library’s future – complete The Great Library Survey now.

Culture Evening 2026: Connecting communities through culture (19 Feb 2026)

Join us on Thursday 19 February at Imperial’s inaugural Culture Evening as students compete for a £250 cash prize.

Part of Imperial Connect, the evening brings together the Imperial community for a showcase of student performances celebrating diversity of cultures through dance, music, and storytelling.

Whether you come to meet other Imperial students, discover new art forms, or simply enjoy an evening of inspiring performances, there is something for everyone.

Grab your ticket now 👉https://link.dice.fm/Zfd3db619a4d.

Upcoming Enterprise Lab Events (11 Feb, 23 Feb & 18 March 2026)

How To Navigate Startup Law: From Contracts to Capital

Legal mistakes can quietly kill a startup. Join How To Navigate Startup Law: From Contracts to Capital on Wed 11 Feb, 1-2:30 PM (online) to get practical guidance from Michel Mores on founders’ agreements, data protection and UK GDPR, visa issues, investment legals, SEIS and legal due diligence so you can protect your venture and make confident decisions as you grow.

More Details: Click Here

 

Managing Intellectual Property as an Entrepreneur

Got an innovation or startup idea or research, and want to make sure you actually own it? Join Managing Intellectual Property as an Entrepreneur on Mon 23 Feb, 6-7:30 PM at Imperial College Business School to learn the limits of legal protection, how to use IP as a competitive advantage and what good IP management looks like for early-stage founders, researchers and innovators.

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How To: Design Entrepreneurial Experiments

Have an idea but not sure if it could become a viable, investable venture? Join How To: Design Entrepreneurial Experiments on Wed 18 March, 12-1:30 PM at the Enterprise Lab to learn how to turn assumptions into evidence using lean, real-world experiments and tools like the BET Cycle and Evidence Ladder so you can de-risk your idea before you invest serious time and money.

More Details: Click Here

 

Further Enterprise Lab Events

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 Tech Trip to Israel | 23–30 March 2026

Join the Israeli Society for a 7-day all-inclusive Tech Trip to Israel, exploring the Start-Up Nation up close.

🔹 Visits to leading tech companies & startups (Google, Nvidia, Mobileye)

🔹 Meet founders, engineers, and researchers 🔹 Experience Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, culture, history, nightlife — and lots of hummus

💷 £500 all included! (flights, hotels, meals, transport, visits)

📅 23–30 March 2026

Spaces are limited — sign up here: 👉https://forms.microsoft.com/e/ZVHHWLSWAj

Questions? Email us at israelis@ic.ac.uk

Click here to Sign Up