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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We’ve been named University of the Year by The Times in recognition of our student experience and graduate prospects 🎉 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/articles/20…
University of the Year 2027
Ranked third in the UK
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Imagine if we could build an atlas of human immune responses to candidate vaccines... Read Professor Robin Shattock's article 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/Stories/building…
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Building an immune atlas for future pandemic threats
An atlas of human immune responses to candidate vaccines could give health systems an advantage when faced with the next pandemic. Developing this knowledge should be a top priority to protect people from future biosecurity threats.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Synthetic biology offers malicious actors a toolbox to threaten the environment and human lives. But it also contains the weapons to fight back. 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/Stories/harnessi…
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Harnessing synthetic biology for the future of biosecurity
Synthetic biology offers malicious actors a toolbox to threaten the environment and human lives, but it also contains the weapons to fight the same biosecurity threats.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Rather than searching for specific known pathogens, at Imperial, we're exploring ways to detect emerging biological threats before they're identified. 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-case…
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Preparing for the unknown: The case for agnostic pathogen surveillance
To be truly prepared for emerging pathogens, we need to develop and test agnostic systems that can detect unexpected or unknown viruses and bacteria.
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Hugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Dear Lizzie, I expect you will think it very unkind of me for not answering your letter but this last four weeks I have been rather upset, as I expect you know that Fred's ship is returned to Devonport, and poor Fred is left behind" @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #HigherEducationPostcard
An old colour picture postcard showing ornate brick buildings in a rococo style. Printed at the foot of the card is London, Imperial Institute; handwritten is Hoping this will find you and yours quite well
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Fingerprints of the next disease outbreak could be detected in wastewater before people start showing symptoms - buying time to prepare. 🔗 imperial.shorthandstories.com/scali…
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How do we advance high-consequence biological research safely and responsibly? In the lead-up to UNGA, Professor Wendy Barclay explores the principles, safeguards and international collaboration we need. 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/Stories/establis…
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How do we prepare for the next pandemic threat? As we prepare to lead the biosecurity conversation at UNGA, Imperial Professor Azra Ghani explores the growing biosecurity challenges facing us all. www.imperial.ac.uk/Stories/shared-s…
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Rising biosecurity threats make shared science and technology critical for pandemic preparedness 
Academia, government and industry need to develop tomorrow’s capability today to meet mounting biosecurity risks.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We welcomed Imperial alumnus and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for London @luketaylorld.bsky.social to White City, where he saw first-hand how ideas develop into startups and scaleups, turning science and innovation into real-world impact.
Luke Taylor talking to Imperial colleagues.Luke Taylor talking to Imperial researchers.Luke Taylor talking to Imperial researchers in a lab.Luke Taylor talking to Imperial researchers in a lab.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
One in six adults in England say they feel lonely "often or always," according to one of the largest studies of loneliness conducted in a single country. More ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/articles/20…
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One in six adults in England report persistent loneliness, major study finds
A large proportion of adults in England report regularly feeling lonely and socially isolated, with some of the highest levels clustered in cities, a...
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Tonight the UK will see a partial Solar Eclipse for the first time since 1999. 🌞 We asked Jean from our Department of Physics for some top tips on how to enjoy the eclipse safely...
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Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment @granthamicl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
2026 could break records for heat-associated deaths, warns the @ukhsa.bsky.social in its estimates for heat-related mortality in May and June. This follows estimates published by the Grantham Institute, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the UK Met Office 🧵 buff.ly/MGR5KYI
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England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows
UKHSA estimates 2,877 fatalities during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice that recorded in 2025 season
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
What if a wound dressing could listen to your body's own healing cells and actively respond? Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a bioinspired material, which accelerates wound healing and the repair of human skin. Read more here 👇 ow.ly/8eH950ZtxrT
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Smart wound dressing speeds up healing by triggering body’s own repair signals
A bioinspired material, developed by scientists at Imperial College London, accelerates wound healing and the repair of human skin.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The scariest chart in engineering...? 👀 We welcomed @veritasium to @imperialeee to show how the Smith Chart helps engineers with visualising and designing radio frequency circuits! Watch the video below ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2pZ_oVU1o
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The Scariest Chart In Electrical Engineering
Why is the Smith Chart one of the scariest charts in electrical eng...
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A Met Office warning for extreme heat is in place from Monday 22 – Thursday 25 June. There is a red alert in place for London from 0900 on Wednesday 24 until 2100 on Thursday 25 2026. Keep up to date with the latest advice for staff and students via www.imperial.ac.uk/alerts
Extreme heat update
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
There’s only one week left to complete our alumni survey. Share your voice and shape Imperial’s future. You can choose to be entered into a prize draw and win a hamper of exclusive Imperial products. It only takes 15 minutes to complete! ⤵️ bit.ly/imperial-alumni-survey-2026-…
Pictures of alumni. Text reads: Imperial shaped your future, now you can help to shape ours. Take the Imperial survey by 26 June.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
First in the UK, second in the world! We’ve retained our QS World University Ranking for the third year in a row! 🎉 This success is thanks to every single member of Imperial’s community, as we work together to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Imperial 
For the 3rd year running
2nd in the world
1st in the UK and Europe
QS World University Rankings 2027
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Solena Materials are creating next-gen protein-based fibres for market-leading apparel. For London Tech Week, we spoke to Jonathan Muller, Principal Scientist at the Imperial spinout, about what's next. Find out more www.solena-materials.com
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
“We’re here to help early-stage, deep tech startups establish themselves, de-risk and grow.” Graham Hewson, Head of Incubation and Prototyping Services at Imperial, has helped hundreds of founders get their great ideas off the ground. More ⤵️ imperialincubator.com
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Are you an Imperial alum? Whether you graduated recently or have been an alumnus for a long time, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will inform the alumni experience for you and future generations. Complete the survey 👇 bit.ly/imperial-alumni-survey-2026-…
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
“A technology like ours would never have been possible without Imperial.” For London Tech Week, founder Jacques Blagburn told us his discoveries inspired proprietary biomechanical sensor tech to unlock faster, more expressive control of devices and environments. More 👇 www.fetherlabs.com
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
“We’re building the social solution to screen time.” Asha Bakhai is the CEO and founder of Snitch and an alum of Imperial’s Dyson School of Design Engineering. For London Tech Week, we asked Asha to talk about Snitch, a platform to help to reduce screen time. More 👇 getsnitch.co.uk
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
At Imperial, you can grow your idea from the lab to working with some of the biggest pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies. For London Tech Week, we asked alum Linden Schreker, co-founder and CEO of SOLVE Chemistry, how he did it. Find out more about SOLVE 🔗 www.solvechemistry.com
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Reporti’s real-time safety reporting means anyone at a festival, gig, or sporting event can flag an issue directly to security staff or medical teams, getting help when and where it is needed. As part of London Tech Week, we talked to founder Grace Broom. Find out more: reporti.pro
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
“My job is to make sure our researchers can change the world.” It’s London Tech Week, so we asked Vice Provost of Research and Enterprise, Mary Ryan, to show us some of the most interesting recent Imperial innovations from the Enterprise lab. Find out more ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/enterprise
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
What a weekend 🩷🧡 A big thanks to everyone who made this year's Great Exhibition Road Festival the best yet! The countdown to next year is already on!
Attendees sitting at a deck chairOne of the giant puppets on Exhibition RoadPerformers on stageA child using a VR headset
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Fungal One Health and Antimicrobial Resistance (F1AMR) Network @f1amr-network.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Such a good day playing Resistance Reservoirs at the Great Exhibition Road Festival yesterday! Come down to the Underground Adventure Zone 12-6 today to learn about fungal disease and antifungal resistance #GERF2026 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
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Imperial Medicine @imperialmed.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Congrats to everyone who graduated from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social this week, including Sana Kardar, who completed an MSc in Bioscience Futures: Communication, Innovation and Entrepreneurship @imperialnhli.bsky.social.
Alumna Sana Kardar in graduation robes standing outside the Royal Albert Hall
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Congratulations again to all of our graduates! We can’t wait to see all of the amazing things they're going to do next. Make sure you check out what to do next if you've become a new member of our alumni community ⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/graduation/after…  
Graduate looking up in front of the Imperial banner in the Royal Albert Hall
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Our last ceremony is for our second cohort of graduands from our Business School, starting at 16.45! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeP_kPO2-3w
Student crossing the stage at Graduation
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Our next ceremony is for the first cohort of our Business School graduands, starting at 13.45! www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ObIxccac8
Graduate sitting outside of the Royal Albert Hall
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Today’s first ceremony is for our Faculty of Natural Sciences graduates, starting at 10.30 ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKBoC9pRzYE
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Congratulations to everyone who graduated today! You’ve just joined the network of thousands of Imperial Graduates around the world 🌍 Don’t forget to keep in touch! www.imperial.ac.uk/alumni 
Two graduates smiling outside of the Royal Albert Hall
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
And now for our final ceremony of the day! Congratulations to graduates from the Faculty of Medicine, and our Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship, and Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication 🩺🎤🗨️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT8tq0F5prg
Two Medicine graduands talking in the Royal Albert Hall
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Ready to join us in celebrating our second cohort of our Faculty of Engineering graduates? Follow along: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYgrYby1z3s
Student crossing the stage in the Royal Albert Hall
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Ceremony One starts at 10.30, with our first set of the Faculty of Engineering cohort! Watch at home: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rJlKT5jMHg
Graduate crossing the stage of the Royal Albert Hall
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Good morning 🌤️ It is officially Day One of Graduation! To all those graduating: we hope you have the best day. Make sure to tag us in your photos and videos so we can reshare 📸
Graduate standing outside of the main entrance
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Imperial’s alumni survey is your chance to share your voice and shape Imperial's future. It takes less than 15 minutes, and as a thank you, you can enter a prize draw to win a hamper of exclusive Imperial products! Complete the survey by 26 June ⤵️ bit.ly/imperial-alumni-survey-2026-…
Collage of Imperial landmarks and alumni with a call to complete the alumni survey by June 26.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A major milestone for sustainable food innovation. 🌱 Science leaders came to Imperial this week to celebrate the opening of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein. 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/articles/20…
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Science leaders celebrate lab opening for Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein
Senior science leaders visited Imperial’s White City Campus to mark the formal opening of the laboratories for the Bezos Centre for Sustainable...
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the war in Iran. Imperial's Richard Green Rafael Palacios discuss how the crisis could disrupt the aviation industry ⤵️ ow.ly/lPqP50YVz9k
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The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
How magnets and a mini trapeze could help save Britain’s bees James Tapper writes that pesticide-resistant hives could be the answer to huge population decline in the UK – thanks to some innovative study methods being used by scientists bit.ly/4t9I06Y
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How magnets and a mini trapeze could help save Britain’s ...
Pesticide-resistant hives could be the answer to huge population decline in the UK – thanks to some innovative study methods being used by scientists
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
📢 We are proud to announce the launch of our newest department, Imperial Lifelong Learning. Watch our launch clip, discover more about Imperial Lifelong Learning ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/lifelong-learning
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Today is #WorldMalariaDay 🌎 Here at Imperial, we are committed to helping drive the fight against malaria with our collective effort. From cutting-edge science to community-first solutions, our researchers are creating lasting impact. Find out more 🧵
Researcher working in lab
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The best view EVER! Come with Aisha and Jeanne to climb our beautiful, newly reopened Queen’s Tower!
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
POV: you’re climbing the Queen’s Tower on reopening day! Phew, what a view!
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Our Queen’s Tower is back! After restoration works lasting over three years, our beautiful tower is reopening today. Built to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, the tower opened in 1893 in a ceremony attended by the Queen herself.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Tomorrow an Imperial icon returns: The Queen’s Tower. She's been hidden away under scaffolding due to construction the past few years but tomorrow will be her big unveiling. Thank you to past students sending in their pictures and stories featuring the Queen's Tower - we've loved hearing them.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🚀 Inside the Lab: Can we use water as a spaceship propellant? Spaceships use the noble gas argon as a propellant in the vacuum of space. But it’s increasingly expensive and in short supply. So Imperial PhD student Freddy Bayliss is experimenting with water as a cheap, sustainable alternative...
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating today 🌾 Wishing you a beautiful start to the harvest season.
Happy Vaisakhi to all our students, staff, alumni and friends celebrating the festival
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter Sunday to everyone celebrating today 🐤
Happy Easter to all our students, staff, alumni and friends who celebrate
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