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Is any AI safe from your boycott?
OpenAI's Pentagon problem and Anthropic's convenient conscience put Big Tech's "altruism" to the test.
OpenAI's Pentagon problem and Anthropic's convenient conscience put Big Tech's "altruism" to the test.
Is any AI safe from your boycott?
OpenAI's Pentagon problem and Anthropic's convenient conscience put Big Tech's "altruism" to the test.
felixonline.co.uk
May 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Is any AI safe from your boycott?
OpenAI's Pentagon problem and Anthropic's convenient conscience put Big Tech's "altruism" to the test.
OpenAI's Pentagon problem and Anthropic's convenient conscience put Big Tech's "altruism" to the test.
Woodside loses status as College fossil fuel partner
The Australian firm, historically a minor funder of Imperial-based research, still pledges to expand its oil and gas business.
The Australian firm, historically a minor funder of Imperial-based research, still pledges to expand its oil and gas business.
Woodside loses status as College fossil fuel partner
The Australian firm, historically a minor funder of Imperial-based research, still pledges to expand its oil and gas business.
felixonline.co.uk
May 4, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Woodside loses status as College fossil fuel partner
The Australian firm, historically a minor funder of Imperial-based research, still pledges to expand its oil and gas business.
The Australian firm, historically a minor funder of Imperial-based research, still pledges to expand its oil and gas business.
People do not know what scientists do
Kieron Cartwright on How public skepticism thrives when scientific work is poorly understood.
Kieron Cartwright on How public skepticism thrives when scientific work is poorly understood.
People do not know what scientists do
How public skepticism thrives when scientific work is poorly understood.
felixonline.co.uk
May 2, 2026 at 8:31 AM
People do not know what scientists do
Kieron Cartwright on How public skepticism thrives when scientific work is poorly understood.
Kieron Cartwright on How public skepticism thrives when scientific work is poorly understood.
Athena Lecture 2026
Dr Michele Dougherty on the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
Dr Michele Dougherty on the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
Athena Lecture 2026
Dr Michele Dougherty on the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
felixonline.co.uk
May 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Athena Lecture 2026
Dr Michele Dougherty on the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
Dr Michele Dougherty on the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
So long, Summer Ball
A two-week-long “Summer Series” will replace the traditional end-of-year night.
A two-week-long “Summer Series” will replace the traditional end-of-year night.
So long, Summer Ball
A two-week-long “Summer Series” will replace the traditional end-of-year night.
felixonline.co.uk
May 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM
So long, Summer Ball
A two-week-long “Summer Series” will replace the traditional end-of-year night.
A two-week-long “Summer Series” will replace the traditional end-of-year night.
Changes to halls support system ruled out for next year
Director of Student Support Nicola Morgan recognised that the timeframe for the reforms was too short and wrote that “implementing big changes in a way that is safe, robust and sustainable will require additional time.”
Director of Student Support Nicola Morgan recognised that the timeframe for the reforms was too short and wrote that “implementing big changes in a way that is safe, robust and sustainable will require additional time.”
Changes to halls support system ruled out for next year
The College has ruled out enacting proposed changes to the Student Hall Wardens system before the 2027-28 academic year. Further to its 2024-25 Residential Review, Imperial decided that the current…
felixonline.co.uk
April 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Changes to halls support system ruled out for next year
Director of Student Support Nicola Morgan recognised that the timeframe for the reforms was too short and wrote that “implementing big changes in a way that is safe, robust and sustainable will require additional time.”
Director of Student Support Nicola Morgan recognised that the timeframe for the reforms was too short and wrote that “implementing big changes in a way that is safe, robust and sustainable will require additional time.”
Imperial’s University Challenge run ends at the semi-finals
Felix sat down with team to discuss training, their performance, and stale kimchi.
Felix sat down with team to discuss training, their performance, and stale kimchi.
Imperial’s University Challenge run ends at the semi-finals
Felix sat down with team to discuss training, their performance, and stale kimchi.
felixonline.co.uk
April 30, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Imperial’s University Challenge run ends at the semi-finals
Felix sat down with team to discuss training, their performance, and stale kimchi.
Felix sat down with team to discuss training, their performance, and stale kimchi.
The eye in the S.K.
Imperial and eleven other universities’ contract with security firm Horus under scrutiny.
Imperial and eleven other universities’ contract with security firm Horus under scrutiny.
The eye in the S.K.
Imperial and eleven other universities’ contract with security firm Horus under scrutiny.
felixonline.co.uk
April 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The eye in the S.K.
Imperial and eleven other universities’ contract with security firm Horus under scrutiny.
Imperial and eleven other universities’ contract with security firm Horus under scrutiny.
dAIsy, Imperial’s AI platform, has been used by 8,500 people between its release in September and early April, representing roughly a quarter of the 32,000 staff and students granted access to the LLM aggregator. However, only 3,250 unique users are active on a monthly basis.
How much are students using dAIsy, six months on?
dAIsy, Imperial’s AI platform, has been used by 8,500 people between its release in September and early April, according to a Freedom of Information Request by Felix, representing roughly a quarter…
felixonline.co.uk
April 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
dAIsy, Imperial’s AI platform, has been used by 8,500 people between its release in September and early April, representing roughly a quarter of the 32,000 staff and students granted access to the LLM aggregator. However, only 3,250 unique users are active on a monthly basis.
OfS introduces new freedom of speech complaints scheme for academics
The Department for Education said this “first-of-its kind” scheme, which will be cost-free and “streamlined”, would become effective from the 2026-27 academic year.
The Department for Education said this “first-of-its kind” scheme, which will be cost-free and “streamlined”, would become effective from the 2026-27 academic year.
OfS introduces new freedom of speech complaints scheme for academics
The Office for Students (OfS), a higher education watchdog, is set to introduce a new complaints scheme for university staff and speakers to report freedom of speech violations. The Department for…
felixonline.co.uk
April 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM
OfS introduces new freedom of speech complaints scheme for academics
The Department for Education said this “first-of-its kind” scheme, which will be cost-free and “streamlined”, would become effective from the 2026-27 academic year.
The Department for Education said this “first-of-its kind” scheme, which will be cost-free and “streamlined”, would become effective from the 2026-27 academic year.
New scholarship programme launched
“Imperial Inspires” to provide at least 300 scholarships for £15,000 per year to overseas – and eventually home – students.
“Imperial Inspires” to provide at least 300 scholarships for £15,000 per year to overseas – and eventually home – students.
New scholarship programme launched
“Imperial Inspires” to provide at least 300 scholarships for £15,000 per year to overseas – and eventually home – students.
felixonline.co.uk
April 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
New scholarship programme launched
“Imperial Inspires” to provide at least 300 scholarships for £15,000 per year to overseas – and eventually home – students.
“Imperial Inspires” to provide at least 300 scholarships for £15,000 per year to overseas – and eventually home – students.
Reposted by Felix – Imperial's student paper
Imperial will face Warwick tonight on #UniversityChallenge! That's 8:30 pm on BBC 2- we'll be watching it in the students' union.
Both teams will return regardless, but there will be a two week break of UC after that for the Winter Olympics 😓
Both teams will return regardless, but there will be a two week break of UC after that for the Winter Olympics 😓
February 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Imperial will face Warwick tonight on #UniversityChallenge! That's 8:30 pm on BBC 2- we'll be watching it in the students' union.
Both teams will return regardless, but there will be a two week break of UC after that for the Winter Olympics 😓
Both teams will return regardless, but there will be a two week break of UC after that for the Winter Olympics 😓
Reposted by Felix – Imperial's student paper
Imperial vs Sheffield tonight on #UniversityChallenge - the winner goes through to the semifinals. Once again we'll be watching and cheering the team at FiveSixEight this evening!
Imperial will face Warwick tonight on #UniversityChallenge! That's 8:30 pm on BBC 2- we'll be watching it in the students' union.
Both teams will return regardless, but there will be a two week break of UC after that for the Winter Olympics 😓
Both teams will return regardless, but there will be a two week break of UC after that for the Winter Olympics 😓
March 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Imperial vs Sheffield tonight on #UniversityChallenge - the winner goes through to the semifinals. Once again we'll be watching and cheering the team at FiveSixEight this evening!
Choosing to Be a Man: David Loughlin reviews Martin Luke Brown’s man oh man!
What does it mean to choose to be a man today? Martin Luke Brown turns toward vulnerability, reflection, and empathy.
What does it mean to choose to be a man today? Martin Luke Brown turns toward vulnerability, reflection, and empathy.
Choosing to Be a Man: A Review of Martin Luke Brown’s man oh man!
What does it mean to choose to be a man today? Martin Luke Brown turns toward vulnerability, reflection, and empathy.
felixonline.co.uk
March 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Choosing to Be a Man: David Loughlin reviews Martin Luke Brown’s man oh man!
What does it mean to choose to be a man today? Martin Luke Brown turns toward vulnerability, reflection, and empathy.
What does it mean to choose to be a man today? Martin Luke Brown turns toward vulnerability, reflection, and empathy.
College considers scrapping Wardens
Student representatives worried by consequences on residents’ safety and welfare.
Student representatives worried by consequences on residents’ safety and welfare.
College considers scrapping Wardens
Student representatives worried by consequences on residents’ safety and welfare.
felixonline.co.uk
March 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
College considers scrapping Wardens
Student representatives worried by consequences on residents’ safety and welfare.
Student representatives worried by consequences on residents’ safety and welfare.
ICU apologises for issues with digital systems
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
ICU apologises for issues with digital systems
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to…
felixonline.co.uk
March 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ICU apologises for issues with digital systems
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
ICU apologises for issues with digital systems
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
ICU apologises for issues with digital systems
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to…
felixonline.co.uk
March 16, 2026 at 9:11 AM
ICU apologises for issues with digital systems
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
Imperial College Union (ICU) responded to an open letter criticising flaws in its digital transformation, shared in the wake of the Union’s rocky move of the Student Group Shop from eActivities to SUMS.
President Hugh Brady calls for internationalism in annual address
Global uncertainty and crisis push the College to look outwards.
Global uncertainty and crisis push the College to look outwards.
President Hugh Brady calls for internationalism in annual address
Global uncertainty and crisis push the College to look outwards.
felixonline.co.uk
March 15, 2026 at 11:32 AM
President Hugh Brady calls for internationalism in annual address
Global uncertainty and crisis push the College to look outwards.
Global uncertainty and crisis push the College to look outwards.
March elections turnout fails to beat last year's
The turnout for student-run Clubs, Societies and Project (CSP) Elections was 28.8%, while the turnout for non-CSP “General” Elections was 24.4%.
The turnout for student-run Clubs, Societies and Project (CSP) Elections was 28.8%, while the turnout for non-CSP “General” Elections was 24.4%.
March elections turnout fails to beat last year's
As voting closed at 2pm on Thursday 12th March, over 146,000 ballots had been electronically cast in the 2026 student elections. The turnout for student-run Clubs, Societies and Project (CSP)…
felixonline.co.uk
March 15, 2026 at 9:45 AM
March elections turnout fails to beat last year's
The turnout for student-run Clubs, Societies and Project (CSP) Elections was 28.8%, while the turnout for non-CSP “General” Elections was 24.4%.
The turnout for student-run Clubs, Societies and Project (CSP) Elections was 28.8%, while the turnout for non-CSP “General” Elections was 24.4%.
The $1.95 billion soda is now in the UK: meet Poppi
From kitchen recipe to Shark Tank pitch, Poppi’s case stands out in the beverages industry.
From kitchen recipe to Shark Tank pitch, Poppi’s case stands out in the beverages industry.
The $1.95 billion soda is now in the UK: meet Poppi
From kitchen recipe to Shark Tank pitch, Poppi’s case stands out in the beverages industry.
felixonline.co.uk
March 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The $1.95 billion soda is now in the UK: meet Poppi
From kitchen recipe to Shark Tank pitch, Poppi’s case stands out in the beverages industry.
From kitchen recipe to Shark Tank pitch, Poppi’s case stands out in the beverages industry.
Grok removed from College AI platform
Grok, the generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, is no longer available on dAIsy, Imperial’s artificial intelligence platform. Staff and students can still converse with various models of ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Llama.
Grok, the generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, is no longer available on dAIsy, Imperial’s artificial intelligence platform. Staff and students can still converse with various models of ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Llama.
Grok removed from College AI platform
Grok, the generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, is no longer available on dAIsy, Imperial’s artificial intelligence platform. Staff and students can still converse with various…
felixonline.co.uk
March 14, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Grok removed from College AI platform
Grok, the generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, is no longer available on dAIsy, Imperial’s artificial intelligence platform. Staff and students can still converse with various models of ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Llama.
Grok, the generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, is no longer available on dAIsy, Imperial’s artificial intelligence platform. Staff and students can still converse with various models of ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Llama.
Imperial defeats Sheffield in University Challenge
Imperial College London’s University Challenge team has progressed into the semi-finals after narrowly beating the University of Sheffield 160-120.
Imperial College London’s University Challenge team has progressed into the semi-finals after narrowly beating the University of Sheffield 160-120.
Imperial defeats Sheffield in University Challenge
Imperial College London’s University Challenge team has progressed into the semi-finals after narrowly beating the University of Sheffield 160-120. Sheffield took a strong lead, but Imperial managed…
felixonline.co.uk
March 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Imperial defeats Sheffield in University Challenge
Imperial College London’s University Challenge team has progressed into the semi-finals after narrowly beating the University of Sheffield 160-120.
Imperial College London’s University Challenge team has progressed into the semi-finals after narrowly beating the University of Sheffield 160-120.
Elections results!!
Union President: Danial Zhou
DPA: Sky Wang
DPW: Sarah Azam
DPE: Jacob Eyre
ICSMSU President: Isaac Cowley
Union President: Danial Zhou
DPA: Sky Wang
DPW: Sarah Azam
DPE: Jacob Eyre
ICSMSU President: Isaac Cowley
March 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Elections results!!
Union President: Danial Zhou
DPA: Sky Wang
DPW: Sarah Azam
DPE: Jacob Eyre
ICSMSU President: Isaac Cowley
Union President: Danial Zhou
DPA: Sky Wang
DPW: Sarah Azam
DPE: Jacob Eyre
ICSMSU President: Isaac Cowley
Issue 1895 out now online and on campus!!
Issue 1895 - Felix
13 March 2025
felixonline.co.uk
March 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Issue 1895 out now online and on campus!!
The impact of your daily coffee
While plant-based products are often have a lower environmental impact, coffee is one of the highest-emitting foods we consume at Imperial
While plant-based products are often have a lower environmental impact, coffee is one of the highest-emitting foods we consume at Imperial
The impact of your daily coffee
While plant-based products are often have a lower environmental impact, coffee is one of the highest-emitting foods we consume at Imperial
felixonline.co.uk
March 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM
The impact of your daily coffee
While plant-based products are often have a lower environmental impact, coffee is one of the highest-emitting foods we consume at Imperial
While plant-based products are often have a lower environmental impact, coffee is one of the highest-emitting foods we consume at Imperial