Tag: Master’s Students

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).

Prosper Celebration Event (15 Sept 2026)

We’re delighted to announce the Prosper Celebration Event 2026 – an opportunity to celebrate Prosper’s achievements, connect with colleagues from across the sector, and explore the future of researcher career development.
 
As the UKRI-funded rollout of Prosper draws to a close, this event will bring together researchers, professional services staff, and sector partners to reflect on Prosper’s impact and look ahead to the next chapter. The programme will include:
  • The launch of the Prosper Exchange
  • Key findings from the UKRI PGR Career Development Report
  • Discussions on opportunities and challenges in supporting career development across postgraduate researchers, postdocs, early career researchers, and mid-career researchers
  • Networking opportunities with colleagues from across the higher education and research sector
Event details
Prosper Celebration Event 2026
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Time: 10:00-15:30
Location: Novotel Paddington Village, Liverpool
 
Find out more and book your place here:
 
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate Prosper’s successes and help shape the future of researcher career development.

Natural Sciences Showcase (23 Sept 2026)

The Faculty of Natural Sciences invites you to a day of presentations and stimulating discussions with academics and prize-winning PhD students at our annual Research Showcase.

The one-day event presents a brilliant opportunity to engage with our academics and our talented PhD students, offering a vital snapshot of the work happening across our community, including a showcase from each of the Faculty’s departments: Mathematics, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and the Centre for Environmental Policy.

This year will see a panel session on Curiosity-Driven Research, highlighting how fundamental science can lead to unexpected and transformative breakthroughs, as well as the announcement of the winner of the PhD students poster competition.

Register your place now

 

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:

Postgraduate Sustainable Travel Fund 2025-26

Travel funding available for postgraduate students! The Postgraduate Sustainable Travel Fund 2025-26 is accepting applications to support PG students taking more sustainable modes of travel.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, and funds must be utilised by 30 June 2026.

Please read the guidance document before applying via this form.

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

New Work and Professional Experiences Webpage

Keen to secure professional experience this winter break?

Our new Work and professional experiences webpage is the perfect place to explore all the ways you can get hands-on experience while studying from internships and part time work to shadowing and volunteering

Learn about different types of experiences, how to prepare for work experience, and where you can find opportunities here.