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We're delighted to see Professor Paul Fennell elected a Fellow of the @RAEngNews.
The honour recognises his outstanding contributions to clean energy research and the engineering profession.
#RAEngFellows #EngineeringBetterLives
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Congratulations to everyone getting their #AlevelResults today!
To our new Imperial students – welcome to the Class of 2030: our most talented and ambitious cohort yet.
Get ready for your next big adventure!
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Senior appointment announcement📢
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Jason Hallett as incoming Head of Department, succeeding Professor Omar Matar from 1 October 2026.
Professor Hallett brings extensive leadership, experience and strategic vision to the role as the Department continues to drive excellence in research, innovation and teaching.
Professor Omar Matar will take up the position of Dean of Imperial's Faculty of Engineering.
For more: tinyurl.com/ChemEngHoD26
@ImpEngineering @imperialcollege @OkMatar
@HallettGroup #OurImperial
ALT Jason Hallett looking into the camera. He is standing in lab, in lab gear.
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Proud to see our department ranked in the top 4 worldwide in the 2026 @worlduniranking 🥳
A great result in a field shaped by some of the world’s most established institutions.
A testament to what a focused, collaborative community of staff and students can achieve 💫
#QSRankings #OurImperial #HigherEducation #UniversityExcellence #ChemicalEngineering #TopRanked #AcademicExcellence #GlobalEducation #StudentSuccess @imperialcollege @ImpEngineering
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Recognised as an AI Champion 🏆
Huge congratulations to @Naush13 on winning the AI Champion Award at the everywoman in Technology Awards 2026 👏
#CantKeepCalm #AIChampion #WomenInTech #Imperial #FutureOfTech @imperialcollege @ImpEngineering
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I’m delighted to share that I have started a new position as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at @OfficialUoM, focusing on digital manufacturing and AI.
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As part of #SustainabilityMonth, the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial is hosting Sustainable Labs in Action tours on 24 & 26 March.
Led by Dr Umang Shah, these sessions will showcase practical ways to embed sustainability into everyday lab practices.
Open to postgraduate students and staff. Register in advance to attend.
#SustainableLabs #ImperialCollegeLondon #OurImperial
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Scientists retrieved the longest sediment core yet from beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, aiming to understand its past changes and how it may respond to future warming
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Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Spring Festival!
Welcome to the Year of the Horse 🐎
ALT Happy Year of the Horse to all our students, alumni and friends celebrating the festival.
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Happy #NationalEngineeringDay!
To celebrate, Transport for London has published a special Engineering Spotlight blog, highlighting the people, projects and ideas driving the next generation of engineering at @TfL.
Read the blog and find out about real engineers at TfL here: madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2025/10/20…
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Happy National Engineering Day! 🚀
Today, we've launched the AI–Z of Engineering - a digital guide to over 200 current and future engineering roles, showcasing how engineers are building a better world today and tomorrow.
Created with input from over 100 engineers and powered by AI, the guide brings the profession to life and highlights how engineering is changing to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Find out more: raeng.org.uk/news/national-e…
#NationalEngineeringDay @SciTechgovuk
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We welcomed H.E. Mr Nguyen Duy Ngoc and a high-level Vietnam delegation to explore closer UK-Vietnam collaboration in science, technology, and education.
We're excited about the opportunities ahead as we strengthen our ties and open new ways to work together!
ALT H.E. Mr Nguyen Duy Ngoc and a high-level Vietnam delegation explore Imperial's carbon capture plant.
ALT H.E. Mr Nguyen Duy Ngoc and a high-level Vietnam delegation explore Imperial's carbon capture plant.
ALT H.E. Mr Nguyen Duy Ngoc and a high-level Vietnam delegation with Vietnamese Imperial students.
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Our spinout @DyeRecycle is featured in @VogueItalia.👗
Born from @imperialcollege’s ChemEng labs and now working with designer Patrick McDowell at #LFW2026, they’re pioneering sustainable dye recovery for fashion.
For more:🖇️tinyurl.com/ChemEngToCouture
#SustainableFashion
ALT Person walking the ramp at Fashion Week.
Omar Matar retweeted
Turbulence is everywhere, from clouds to wind turbines. Join Professor Oliver Buxton from @aeroimperial to hear what understanding turbulence can tell us about nature and technology.
📅 Wednesday 5 Nov, 17.30
📍South Kensington or online
👉Register: ow.ly/bxvW50Xkvzc
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Excited for the #AIChEAnnual Meeting in Boston hosted by @ChEnected! 🙌
Our team will be sharing research through talks & posters covering diverse #ChemicalEngineering topics.
Check out our schedule below 👇
imperial.ac.uk/chemical-engi…
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Reunited in Boston!💙
A wonderful evening reconnecting with #OurImperial alumni in the USA🎇
From research to global innovation, our graduates inspire and lead worldwide👏
Interested in attending the next one at #AIChEAnnual 2026, Minneapolis? E:[email protected].
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Happening tonight!🎇
Join the #ImperialChemEng reception at #AIChEAnnual — connect, celebrate & be inspired.🌎
📍Backbay Ballroom D | Sheraton Boston
🕢7.30PM–10.00PM (EST)
Here's a few memories from last year👇
@ChEnected #HeLife #OurImperial
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To all #OurImperial students, staff, alumni and friends - may this Diwali sparkle with love, laughter and light! 🪔
#HappyDiwali🔥
ALT Happy Diwali
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🎉 Imperial global leader! 🌍📈
We've climbed to 8th in the @timeshighered World University Rankings, joining Oxford and Cambridge in the global top 10.
Congratulations on the incredible work of our entire community.
The University of Oxford retains the number one spot in our World University Rankings 2026 for the 10th consecutive year timeshighereducation.com/wor… #THEUniRankings @UniofOxford
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Innovators. Problem-solvers. Changemakers.🔥
Big congratulations to our Class of 2025!👏
#AboutYesterday #OurImperial
@imperialcollege
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