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Solena raises $6.7m to create next-gen textiles using AI and synthetic biology
Imperial spinout will scale activity to create a new generation of sustainable, high-performance textiles using an entirely new class of fibres.
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European Collaboration
UK's EU Minister and European Commissioner for Trade visit Imperial
The Minister and Commissioner were joined by the EU Ambassador to the UK to see some of the many highlights of European collaboration at Imperial.
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Provost to step down
Ian Walmsley to step down as Imperial’s Provost
Professor Ian Walmsley CBE FRS and Chair in Experimental Physics will stand down as Imperial’s Provost in September 2025 to pursue new opportunities.
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Materials for the future
Imperial AI spinout Polaron wins £1 million Manchester Prize
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NEW QUANTUM COLLABORATION
Imperial strengthens international ties with new quantum project
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Singapore anniversary
Imperial Global Singapore celebrates a year of research collaboration and impact
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Consulting success
Student society wins the biggest consulting competition in the UK
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