Tag: Research Staff

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.

 

 

Virtual ‘Introductory Medical Statistics’ course (19 & 20 November 2026)

Registration is open for the Virtual ‘Introductory Medical Statistics’ course.  This is suitable for doctors (including trainee grades), nurses, allied health professionals, clinical research fellows and postgraduate students.

Dates: Thursday 19 (pm) to Friday 20 November (am) 2026 – one day in total

Registration Link

The November programme and the above registration link, plus further details, are also available on our website.

Course credit exemption (Imperial College)

Imperial College students may, after attending, apply for an exemption from one course credit through the ‘Procedure to Request an Exemption from the Professional Skills Attendance Requirement’ (information from ECRI). This procedure can be found at the bottom of this webpage.  Please contact ECRI on ecri@imperial.ac.uk with any queries.

Registration fees

These are below; VAT doesn’t apply.  Further details regarding fees can be seen here:

  • MSc/PhD Students (full time students without another source of income): £125
  • Academic/NHS/Charities (those working in the NHS, at a university or in the charitable sector): £195
  • Corporate/Other (those working in the private sector): £245

The course will be held and recorded on Microsoft Teams, and recordings circulated afterwards.

Delegates can apply for an individual attendance certificate, either through the online evaluation form, or by e-mail.

Please note that places are offered on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis, and that we can accommodate 45 delegates only.  The course fills up quite quickly, and we can’t always accommodate everyone who applies, so it’s recommended that you apply in good time if you do wish to attend.

NB: Imperial College staff and students can pay via internal journal/transfer, using an Imperial finance code.  Please contact Magda Wheatley on m.wheatley@imperial.ac.uk for further details (you don’t then need to book online).

Six CPD points (Royal College of Physicians) are currently being sought.

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

Performing Science Workshop: Communication as relational practice Imperial x Rada (23 Oct 2026)

Open to students, PhD students, supervisors, and anyone interested in supervision and academic communication.

Academic work is fundamentally relational, yet communication is often treated as an implicit skill rather than a practice that can be explored and developed. In this workshop, Giulia Frezza (Imperial) and Lucy Skilbeck (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, RADA) invite students, supervisors and anyone interested in communication and supervision to explore the relational side of their work.

Drawing on actor-training approaches, we will use fictional supervision vignettes, discussion and practical exercises to explore how voice, presence, listening and interaction shape academic relationships. We will use supervision and the PhD trajectory as concrete contexts in which these questions become particularly visible.

Just as an actor can return to the same role while remaining responsive to what is happening in the moment, we will consider how we can become more aware of our verbal and non-verbal communication patterns while remaining responsive, authentic and connected to ourselves and others. Through the vignettes and practical exercises, participants will have opportunities to observe, experiment with and reflect on different ways of communicating and responding in academic relationships.

What you will take away from this workshop:

  • how to recognise and navigate common communication challenges and potential misalignments in the PhD trajectory;
  • how to notice patterns in verbal and non-verbal communication, including voice, facial expression and body language;
  • how to adapt communication to different roles and situations while staying connected to themselves and others.

No scientific or research content, previous acting experience or preparation is required.
The workshop is about mutual learning rather than finding a single ‘correct’ way to communicate. Participants will not be expected to share personal experiences.

  • Date: 23 October 2026
  • Time: 12–2pm
  • Room: SALC 1 (ASL 5.01), Sherfield Building
  • 30-minute refreshments + 90-minute workshop

Click here for full details and to register: Imperial x RADA: Performing Science & Relational Communication Workshop – Fill out form

⚠️ Registration Deadline: Please sign up by Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 17:00 to secure your place and guarantee catering accommodations.

For information or inquiries: please contact giulia.frezza@imperial.ac.uk

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.

Royal Society Funding Opportunities – Autumn 2026

Royal Society funding opportunities

The Faraday Discovery Fellowships (mid-career research leaders) – Stage 1 are prestigious long-term awards that will support the most talented mid-career research leaders to undertake high-quality, original research. The programme is aimed at outstanding mid-career STEM researchers and will provide grants of up to £8m over a ten-year period to support the development of world-leading research groups in the UK. Closing 22 September 2026.

International Exchanges are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate new research collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel. Closing 24 September 2026.

Short Industry Fellowships are part of the Royal Society’s Industry programme, enabling scientists employed in industry or academia and/or their postdoctoral researcher to have shorter, more dynamic engagements between academia and industry, working on a mutually beneficial and collaborative project. Closing 7 October 2026.

The Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship scheme offers a recognised first step into an independent research career for outstanding early career scientists who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances, such as caring responsibilities and/or health-related conditions. Closing 29 October 2026.

Opening soon 

The Career Development Fellowship scheme provides the most talented early career scientists from underrepresented groups in STEM with research funding and high-quality training opportunities to build a strong base for a successful research career. Join the applicant webinar on 6 October, details available on the webpage. Opening 22 September 2026.

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.

Navigating IP in the world of AI Panel Discussion (6 Oct 2026)

Navigating IP in the world of AI

Join a panel of expert patent attorneys and Imperial academics and company founders for an in-depth discussion of the key points researchers and company founders need to know about protecting AI-related research. Through two expert panel discussions, we’ll cover patentability of AI inventions, copyright of AI-generated work and code, and look at questions of inventorship, authorship and ownership. We’ll also be looking at IP strategy in AI-related innovation – what can be protected, what should be protected, and how to go about it.

Event details:

  • Event format: Panel discussion with audience Q&A followed by a networking lunch
  • Event date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
  • Event time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm (Networking lunch: 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm)
  • Event location: The Arena, Scale Space, White City

Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating-ip-in-the-world-of-ai-tickets-1999697766851