Tag: Master’s Students

Become a Sustainable Imperial Student Ambassador 

Get recognised for the extra-curricular sustainability-related activities you get involved in!

  • Boost your sustainability knowledge and network with peers
  • Develop practical skills that support your employability
  • Help make a positive change at Imperial and beyond
  • Celebrate at the end of year awards ceremony

Learn more and register via the Sustainable Imperial Student Ambassadors webpage.

Join the online information session on Monday 5 October, 17:00-18:00 to discover more about the scheme.

Engagement Masterclasses are back for 2026-27

Registration is now open for the new season of public engagement training! From developing core engagement skills to exploring participatory research, discover the right tools to engage your audiences effectively through our Engagement Masterclasses.

These sessions are open to all Imperial staff, doctoral students and postgraduate research masters students, register now to secure your place.

Core Engagement Masterclass: This session covers why engagement is so important, explores approaches to quality engagement and discusses the many opportunities for public engagement at Imperial and beyond.

  • Thursday 5 November 2026
  • Wednesday 27 January 2027
  • Wednesday 10 March 2027
  • Wednesday 12 May 2027

Communication in Engagement: This skills-focused workshop looks at the key to effective communication and messaging, relevant across engagement formats, and will help you to tailor engagement to different audiences or contexts.

  • Thursday 5 November 2026
  • Wednesday 27 January 2027
  • Wednesday 12 May 2027

Making Public Engagement Inclusive: This new session will enable you to identify key areas of inclusion for your engagement activities by considering a variety of different scenarios, underpinned by equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.

  • Tuesday 1 December 2026
  • Wednesday 26 May 2027

Engagement, Funding and Impact: This session covers what research funders are looking for and how engaging the wider public can be a pathway to many potential impacts and applications of research.

  • Tuesday 9 February 2027

Digital Engagement: Join us to discover a wide range of online tools and platforms, explore the merits and limitations of digital engagement, and discuss the key considerations when engaging with audiences online.

  • Wednesday 3 February 2027

Participatory Research: Discover the benefits of participatory research and how to approach it effectively. Explore power dynamics and how to build trust, ensuring all participants feel able to participate in the process.

  • Wednesday 3 March 2027

Please contact the Public and Community Engagement team with any queries.

 

Grantham PhD studentship (start date in 2026)

The Grantham Institute currently has currently a PhD studentship available, supervised by Dr Xiangkun (Elvis) Cao, Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Grantham Institute.

Further details on the project: Integrated energy, carbon and water management for sustainable data centres across diverse environments (pdf).

Find out more & apply

 

Get involved at Imperial Lates 2026-27

Imperial Lates are returning this autumn with three exciting new themes. These fun and free post-work events are a great night out, as well as a fantastic opportunity for Imperial staff and students to get experience in public engagement in a laid-back setting.

Whether you’re a seasoned Public Engagement expert or have never taken your work outside the lab, the Lates team wants to hear from you! Fully developed activities or initial ideas are equally welcome, and the team can help you to develop your proposition into a talk, exhibit or workshop.

Please complete the open call Qualtrics form to register your interest, and if you have any questions about the ideas submission process, please get in touch via email (lates@imperial.ac.uk)

This year’s themes are:

  1. Robots (29 October 2026) – we are looking for any research or projects related to robots, tech or automation. We are also open to some ideas about AI and machine learning. To be considered please submit your idea as soon as possible, and definitely by 25 August 2026 (17:00).
  2. African Science (3 December 2026) – This event will celebrate research collaborations across the African continent and showcase how research and innovation projects involving Imperial teams creating impact on the ground. To be considered, please submit your proposal as soon as possible, and no later than 5 October 2026 (17:00).
  3. Staying Connected (28 Jan 2027) – we would be interested in research projects looking at any aspect that helps improve the ability to stay connected in the modern day – anything from satellites, telecommunications, attraction, networks, internet, social media, social isolation, policies around remote working, digital inclusions or activities that support networking and building connections. This event may also have links to Valentines Day and/or LGBTQ+ History Month. Please submit your idea by 17 November 2026 (17:00).

If none of these quite fit with your area of expertise, you can still get involved as a volunteer! Volunteers keep everything running smoothly and can have a go at several roles, such as welcoming guests, supporting researchers or artists taking part in a workshop or talk or capturing social media content for Imperial channels. If you are an Imperial staff member or student interested in volunteering at Imperial Lates, you can sign up to the volunteer portal to be notified when shifts open.

Ideathon: Addressing the Future of Travel in an age of Climate Change (07 Oct 2026)

What does the future of global travel look like in an age of climate change?
How can a world-renowned institution like Imperial maintain its global community and reach, and take responsibility for the impact of staff and student air travel on the environment?
Imperial wants to hear your voice!  Whether you have been at Imperial for a few years or just joined as a new student or staff member, join us for an interactive Ideathon, designed to foster solutions to minimise and manage our excess emissions from air travel.
Imperial’s Sustainability Hub is inviting you to a unique opportunity for you to help shape Imperial’s approach, future initiatives and contribute towards potential policies!
The event will be held on Wednesday 7 October, 12:00-17:00. Lunch will be provided for workshop participants.

2027–28 Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship (deadline: 11 Nov)

The 2027–28 Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers from any discipline based at academic institutions in Israel, providing a monthly stipend of 14,000 NIS for up to three years.

The deadline for applications is November 11, 2026.

Please note that applicants must secure an academic sponsor in Israel prior to submitting their application.

Volunteering Opportunity: Make Graduation Magical

Volunteer at Commemoration Day 2026 on Wednesday 21 October.

Please sign up to support us by filling in the Registration Form!

Enjoy a free lunch, a drink and snacks on the day, plus the chance to win afternoon tea for two at the Royal Albert Hall. You will also be invited to a special Volunteer Thank You event! Spread the word and tell your colleagues!

If you have any queries, please contact Jessica Leung (Graduation Events team).

Research Survey on Generative AI

Research on “Assessing the development in policies for use of generative Ai tools in the ethical research process in the higher education of the UK”

The questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and all responses are completely anonymous. Participation is entirely voluntary, and the data will be used solely for academic research.

Access the Survey

CfAE academic and professional communication training

The Centre for Academic English (CfAE) supports students and staff in developing the academic and professional communication skills and confidence needed for success at Imperial and beyond.

Throughout the academic year, early career researchers can access:

Doctoral researchers can also access:

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