Tag: Master’s Students

Fireside Chat with Richard Ahlfeld – 12 October

Join Imperial alumnus and Monolith founder Richard Ahlfeld for a fireside chat on building, scaling, and successfully exiting a deep-tech startup. Hear candid insights, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring founders.

In this informal conversation, Richard will reflect on his journey from Imperial to founding and scaling a venture-backed startup, the realities of building a company, raising investment, leading a growing team, and navigating a successful exit. He’ll also share lessons learned, challenges faced, and advice for the next generation of founders.

Whether you’re considering launching a startup, growing an early-stage venture, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial journey, this is a unique opportunity to hear candid insights from a founder who has successfully built and exited a company.

 

 

Be part of the London Student Sustainability Conference (24 Feb 2027)

Now in its 9th year, LSSC is a student-led conference that brings together students from all the partnering universities to share their research and projects related to the UN global goals.

There are three ways to get involved:

  • Participate: present your research or project, deliver a discussion panel, produce an academic poster or creative project. Application closes 23 November 2026.
  • Supporting the Steering Group: volunteer alongside our team of staff to deliver the conference. Applications open on the 5 October and close 18 October 2026
  • Day Roles: welcome attendees and help them find their way around, chair sessions. Applications open in January 2027.

This is a great event to be involved in whether you’re interested in exhibiting your work, developing leadership skills or gaining work experience.

LSSC27 will be taking place on 24 February.

Learn more about LSSC and get involved

 

IQ – Imperial’s LGBTQ+ student-led society

IQ is Imperial’s LGBTQ+ student-led society, offering a friendly, welcoming space for all students across the LGBTQ+ community,  wherever you are in the process of coming out, and whether you’re a fresher or in your final year. We also run events aimed specifically at the postgraduate community.

Every week during term time we run at least one event where you can meet other LGBTQ+ folks – a quiet film evening, a big night out, a cultural day trip, or a tour.

Interested in joining us? Everyone is welcome, whatever stage you’re at – find out more and get involved via the links below.

Contacts: iq@imperial.ac.uk | Instagram | Facebook | linktr.ee/iq.imperial

WE Innovate Applications Are Now Open (deadline: 16 Nov)

Have an idea, innovation, or research breakthrough with the potential to make an impact?

WE Innovate, Imperial College London’s award-winning pre-accelerator programme for women founders, provides the support, skills, and community to help you turn early-stage ideas into successful ventures.

Whether you’re exploring a startup concept, developing a product, or commercialising cutting-edge research, WE Innovate can help you take the next step with confidence.

Find Out More & Apply

🔗 https://www.imperialenterpriselab.com/programmes/we-innovate/

Applications Close

📅 9:00am, Monday 16 November

StudentShapers project for PG students (deadline: 07 Oct)

Applications are now open for an international programmes/opportunities StudentShapers project which seeks to embed sustainability in international opportunities at Imperial. Deadline: 7th October 11am.

Applicants should have an interest in sustainability and international opportunities/travel. The project team for this StudentShapers project will be Beth Yates in the International Relations Office (lead staff partner) and 4 student partners (UG and PG) with input from the Sustainability Hub and other relevant staff teams.

Link to Current StudentShapers projects – scroll down to ‘Cross-Faculty/International Relations Office: Embedding Sustainability in International Mobility – Deadline: 7th October’

Full advert PDF:  imperial.ac.uk/media-access/internal/?folder=current-students/studentshapers/internal/recruitment-ads&filename=Embedding-sustainability-ad.pdf

 

George Institute for Global Health – Implementation Science Course (deadline: 21 Oct 2026)

The George Institute for Global Health invites applications for the next round of Implementation Science Course. Registrations are now open for the course scheduled to launch in November 2026.

To register, simply complete the form: Registration form link.

 

What is the course about?

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to apply implementation science and translate evidence into practice. Learn practical tools and frameworks to drive, evaluate, and sustain meaningful change across healthcare and public health settings.

 

What’s involved?

The course comprises four self-paced modules:

· Module 1 – Implementation Science overview

· Module 2 – Getting started on a project

· Module 3 – Figuring out what changes to implement

· Module 4 – Evaluating the success of an intervention

 

In addition to the modules, participants will benefit from Discussion forums and Live interactive sessions.

Live interactive sessions are scheduled on the following dates:

· 5 November 2026, Thursday, 4 PM AEDT / 5 AM GMT / 10.30 AM IST

· 19 November 2026, Thursday, 4 PM AEDT / 5 AM GMT / 10.30 AM IST

· 26 November 2026, Thursday, 4 PM AEDT / 5 AM GMT / 10.30 AM IST

 

Why Join This Course?

Join this course to strengthen your ability in:

· Building implementation science knowledge and skills

· Applying evidence-based approaches in real-world settings

· Supporting effective and sustainable change

 

Key details

· Registration closes: 21 October 2026

· Course launch: 02 November 2026

· Course duration: 5 weeks

· Cost: No course fees

 

Places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and early registration is encouraged. Priority will be given to first time attendees.

Here’s what our faculty lead Prof David Peiris has to say about the course:

Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned implementation researcher, join us on a 4-week “all teach, all learn” journey to better understand what implementation science is and how it may help you in your work.

Participant testimonials from our previous cohorts:

The course highlighted that identifying an effective intervention is only the first step. I gained valuable insights into the planning, leadership, and policy support needed for sustainable implementation.

The discussions on balancing fidelity and adaptation were particularly valuable. The course strengthened my understanding of how to apply evidence-based interventions effectively in real-world settings.

 

Find out more

· Please refer to the attached course flyer for additional details

· For any queries, contact researchtraining@georgeinstitute.org

We look forward to supporting the next group of participants as they build confidence and practical skills in implementation science.

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

Fancy learning a language, learning to play the guitar, exploring art and history, or trying something completely new this autumn?

Imperial after:hours offers a wide range of friendly and welcoming day and evening classes for Imperial students and staff, as well as members of the public.

Our language programme includes Arabic, BSL, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian and Spanish. We also offer courses in art, history, philosophy, music, creative writing, photography, painting, printmaking, crafts and much more.

We have new courses in heritage conservation, designing a website using AI and how ancient people viewed the stars and solar system. Why not explore some of the world’s greatest art and architecture, develop your creative writing, make art yourself, or simply enjoy discovering a subject you have always wanted to know more about.

You do not need any previous experience for most courses, and there are no assessments or exams. Our aim is simply to provide an enjoyable and stimulating opportunity to learn something new in a friendly environment.

Classes are enrolling now.

Find out more at www.imperial.ac.uk/afterhours 

 

Outreach opportunity: Church Street Library in Westminster (10 Oct)

Church Street Library in Westminster have asked if a small team or students/ researchers from Imperial  could run an activity that is either arts and crafts/ discovery/ recycled creations/ interactive learning for 6 – 11 year olds on Sat 10 Oct from 2 – 4pm. All ideas welcome. It could be a chance to re-run an activity that you held at the Great Exhibition Road Festival or to try out an activity you are developing.

For more info please contact Linsey Wynton l.wynton@imperial.ac.uk in the Grantham Institute’s outreach team and I will connect you to the librarian.

JSPS London Call for 2027 Summer Program (deadline: 19 Oct 2026)

The JSPS Summer Program Fellowship offers the opportunity for pre/postdoctoral researchers to receive an orientation on Japanese language, culture and research systems as well as pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutes over a period of two months during the summer. The orientation will take place at the Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI).

Programme Duration: 2-month fixed period from 14th June through to 24th August 2027

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 19th October 2026 at 09:00 (am) UK time

Eligibility:
Applicants should be a British national or a permanent resident of the UK and at the time the Summer Program goes into effect either be enrolled in a PhD or MPhil course at a UK university or have obtained their PhD from a UK university within the last 6 years (on or after 2nd April 2021). The candidate must also be based in the UK for research purposes as of 1st April 2027. Candidates of more than one nationality may not apply through more than one nominating authority.

Please note:
Candidates with a residential address in Japan at the time of the application deadline are not eligible.
Candidates of Japanese nationality are not eligible, even if they hold a permanent residency status in the UK.

Research Remit:
All fields within the natural and physical sciences and the humanities and social sciences are included under this program.

Application Guidelines and Forms:
Please visit the JSPS London Call for the 2027 Summer Program page for further information.