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1 week ago | imperial.ac.uk | Ian Mundell

Deep.Meta, a startup with roots at Imperial, has been shortlisted for the second Manchester Prize, a government-run competition for breakthroughs in artificial intelligence for the public good. The company follows in the footsteps of Imperial spinout Polaron, which won the inaugural Manchester Prize in March this year. This round of the Manchester Prize is focused on AI solutions that will help the UK achieve a clean energy system.

1 week ago | imperial.ac.uk | Ellie Marshall

Brindha will take up the post on 30 June, bringing with her a wealth of experience from across government and national infrastructure. Brindha has held senior roles at the Bank of England, DEFRA, the Home Office, and the Government Property Agency. She has led national crisis responses, advised ministers on security risk, and managed large, multi-disciplinary teams. She is known for her focus on transformation, inclusive security cultures, and delivering safety in complex environments.

1 week ago | imperial.ac.uk | Ellie Marshall

Imperial College London has taken the decision to end its lease on the Evelyn Gardens residences in 2030 - a move that forms part of a broader, long-term plan to provide modern, purpose-built and financially sustainable accommodation for our continuing undergraduate students. Evelyn Gardens, which includes Holbein, Southwell and Willis Jackson Halls, has provided an option for returning undergraduates for many years.

1 week ago | imperial.ac.uk | Ian Mundell

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is the world’s largest offshore wind farm in construction. Once complete in 2027, it will generate 3.6 gigawatts of energy, enough to power the equivalent of six million homes in the UK, making a significant contribution to the nation’s net zero goals. It is also the first UK windfarm to feature a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connection to the mainland.

1 week ago | imperial.ac.uk | David Silverman

With businesses still only part way through the digital transformation made possible by turn-of-the-millennium technologies such as cloud computing, AI is set to change everything again. Experts from Imperial Tech Foresight joined researchers from Imperial and companies such as BP, IBM, PepsiCo and Unilever last week to explore 'cognitive transformation', the potential for AI to re-shape how organisations think and make decisions.