Tag: Research Staff

Breaking Topics in AI Conference 2026 – 25 Nov 2026

We are excited to invite you to the fourth annual Breaking Topics in AI Conference 2026, supported by the I-X Centre for AI in Science.

The conference, this year bringing together speakers from Oxford, UCL, Cambridge and Imperial, will serve as a platform for sharing cutting-edge knowledge, discussing emerging trends, and fostering collaborative efforts to advance the field further. Plenary speakers will give overview talks outlining what they consider to be the exciting breakthroughs and future challenges in their area. The conference will also feature Paper Talks from authors of recent standout ICML and NeurIPS papers. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leading experts in the field and expand your knowledge on AI technologies shaping the future.

Confirmed speakers so far:

This conference will take place on Wednesday 25 November between 09:00 – 17:00 in LRT 608 A+B on level 6, Translation & Innovation Hub Building (I-HUB), 84 Wood Lane, White City Campus.

If you are interested in attending, please register here.

Please note, this in-person event is expected to quickly reach full capacity, so please make sure you have registered for your ticket well in advance.

Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lecture 2026 – Towards Solar Fuels and Fertilisers – 18 Nov 2026

🗓️Wednesday 18 November from 17:00 to 19:30

📍B10, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus

🥂Drinks and canapés served after the lecture

This year’s keynote speaker, Jonas C. Peters, Bren Professor of Chemistry at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Director of the Resnick Sustainability Initiative, will give us insight into solar fuels and fertilisers.

In this talk, we will explore innovative approaches to catalysis and the quest to convert nitrogen from the air into ammonia, a process with profound implications for sustainable energy and food production.

Register for the event

Professor Peters is a world-leading chemist whose research focuses on new concepts for catalysis (including electro- and photocatalysis) with applications in renewable solar fuel technologies, distributed nitrogen fixation for fertilisers and fuels, and chemical transformations fundamental to the synthesis of organic molecules.

Participators Wanted for Study into Academic Freedom

Do evaluation metrics and funding structures influence what scientists dare to research? A study led by an Academic Freedom Fellow at NORRAG (Geneva Graduate Institute) and approved by the ETH Zurich Ethics Commission is examining how STEM researchers in Switzerland, Italy, and the UK experience academic freedom in everyday research practice. Participation involves a single 60-minute online focus group (via Teams) and is voluntary and fully anonymised. Researchers at all career stages (PhD to full professor) with at least twelve months in their current role are warmly invited to take part.

To participate or learn more, please contact Dr Maryna Lakhno (maryna.lakhno@eawag.ch) or register directly here: Focus Group “Academic Freedom in STEM” Study Registration – Fill out form

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Great Exhibition Road Festival – Your Chance to Shape the Event

Have you got an idea you would like to share with the public? Or a project, new research or activity that could make a great Festival event?

The proposal process for the 2027 Great Exhibition Road Festival is now open, and we are inviting Imperial staff and students to get involved.

The Festival will return to South Kensington on 19 and 20 June 2027, bringing Imperial’s research and expertise to thousands of visitors through hands-on activities, talks, performances, demonstrations and more. It is a great opportunity to share what you do, spark curiosity, and exchange ideas and experiences with audiences from across London and beyond.

If you have an idea for an activity, event or experience, or would simply like to express your interest in being part of the Festival, now is the time to let us know!

The deadline to submit an idea or register your interest is the end of the day on Monday 2 November 2026.

✨ Please help us by sharing this opportunity with your teams and colleagues. ✨

The Great Exhibition Road Festival is Imperial’s biggest public event, delivered in partnership with leading South Kensington organisations including the Royal Albert Hall, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the V&A. In 2026, we welcomed more than 57,000 visitors, and we are looking forward to building on that success in 2027.  If you haven’t been before, watch the short highlights film from last year: https://youtu.be/EHw_NO5ISx0

Any member of staff or student at Imperial can propose an idea. You do not need to have everything worked out at this stage. We are happy to hear from you whether you have a clear idea of what you would like to do or would simply like to get involved.

More information, including guidance and a link to the proposal form, is available on the Imperial website.

We are also holding an advice session on Tuesday 20 October 2026 for anyone who would like to find out more about taking part and discuss their ideas with the Festival team, however big or small. If you or your colleagues have questions, you can also contact the team directly at festival@imperial.ac.uk.

We look forward to hearing your ideas!

Find out more >

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

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 

 

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.

Harvard Innovation Labs Stealth Startup Internship & Full Time Opportunities

Harvard Innovation Labs Stealth Startup
Internships & Full-Time Opportunities

Overview:
A Harvard Innovation Labs stealth startup is offering paid (1) Research, (2) Business Development, (3) Computational Biology, (4) Software Engineering, (5) Operations, (6) Campus Ambassador, (7) Executive Assistant, and (8) Chief of Staff internship and full-time opportunities to PhD, MD, MS and exceptional undergraduate students, clinical trainees and recent graduates.

Further Information:
(1) Researchers will focus on experimental design and execution, patent drafting, scientific assessment of proteins and pathways of interest, conducting literature reviews and prioritizing targets and assets. (2) Business Development team members will partake in activities related to funding and partnerships, including preparing materials and analyses for government, academic, philanthropic and venture-based grants as well as due diligence. (3) Computational Biologists will design and implement efficient algorithms to analyze high-dimensional biological datasets and advance data curation efforts. (4) Software Engineers will develop, maintain, and optimize applications and tools to advance research and business objectives. (5) Operations team members will support various functional aspects of the company, executing core business objectives, streamlining processes and supporting organizational efficiency. (6) Campus Ambassadors will spearhead campus engagement efforts and support recruiting initiatives through strategic outreach, relationship building and promotion. (7) Executive Assistants will provide administrative assistance to the CEO and senior executives, managing appointments and maintaining accurate records and documentation. A (8) Chief of Staff will work closely with the CEO to drive strategic priorities, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage key projects and communications, and ensure organisational alignment and execution across the company.

The positions offer a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in biotech company building and drug discovery. Interns and full-time hires will be provided with a highly competitive salary, equity and the option to work remotely. Full-time hires will be provided with a generous benefits package, including healthcare and paid time off. Internship positions will require approximately 5-10 hours of work per week for a duration of 3 months, with an option for extension and promotion for exceptional performers.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must be a graduate student (PhD, MD, MS), outstanding undergraduate student, clinical trainee or recent graduate at or from a top institution; prior work or research experience is preferred.
• Strong scientific or business acumen and curiosity, with the ability to navigate or support the advancement of biomedical fields including gene therapy and molecular and cell biology. A basic understanding of the drug discovery process is helpful, but not required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Resourceful, proactive, independent and able to function at a high level with intermittent supervision, possessing meticulous attention to detail and organisation.
• For Computational Biologists: Proficiency with algorithm development and statistical analysis.
• For Software Engineers: Facility in developing and deploying complex software applications.

About the Company:
The company is developing a novel therapeutics platform for an array of monogenic and common diseases. Work to date has been funded by the Harvard Innovation Labs, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Francis Crick Institute, Innovate UK, the European Partnership for Personalised Medicine and a number of U.S. venture capital funds, including Pillar VC, BlueYard Capital and Harvard’s Allston Venture Fund, a venture collective of Bain Capital, General Catalyst, Polaris Partners, Highland Capital, Underscore VC and GETTYLAB.

Application Submission:
All applicants should use the following link to apply:
https://form.typeform.com/to/neHqe4I2?r=im

5050 Company Creation Programme for Researchers

Last call: Applications are open for 5050

A free, part-time company-creation programme for researchers, powered by the UK government’s ARIA (the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, allocated £1 billion in the April 2025 spending review), built to help scientists and engineers tackle big problems.

Part-time. Bolts alongside existing research commitments. No idea or existing company required.

Through 5050, 115 scientists and engineers have founded impact-oriented startups, with a 96% seed raise success rate.

Alumni consistently share that it’s the best use of their time. Hear more from them.

Researchers get mentorship from mission-oriented founders like Scott Phoenix (raised $250M for Vicarious, acquired by Alphabet) and Sir Tony Kouzarides (co-founded Storm, Chroma and Abcam, sold for $5.7B).

5050 is run by the team who’ve supported 135 impactful companies to raise $6B.

Designed for scientists and engineers — you’d be a good fit if:

  • You’re exploring how to turn your research into a company
  • You’re ready and excited to build something outside your current work
  • You’re not sure if now’s the right time, but you’re keen to have a real-world impact

Applications are open for the September–December cohort here!

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