Student Events & Societies at Imperial College London (2025‑26)

Imperial College London (ICL) combines cutting‑edge science and engineering with a lively student culture. The 2025‑26 year features a host of public lectures, interactive festivals and union‑run socials. Here’s your guide to what’s on and how to get involved.

Major events for 2025

Imperial’s central events calendar includes a variety of lectures and engagement activities:

• Imperial Lates: Lights, Colour, Action (23 Oct 2025) – an evening festival celebrating light and colour with interactive demos and installations (www.imperial.ac.uk).

• FoNS‑MAD Competition Final (22 Oct 2025) – the grand final of the Faculty of Natural Sciences Make‑A‑Difference competition, where teams present innovative solutions (www.imperial.ac.uk).

• Building mathematical Lego (22 Oct 2025) – a lecture showing how Lego can be used to model complex maths concepts (www.imperial.ac.uk).

• Grantham Institute Annual Lecture (29 Oct 2025) – a climate‑focused talk by a leading environmental thinker (www.imperial.ac.uk).

• Under Pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes (30 Oct 2025) – a lecture exploring modern clinical trial design (www.imperial.ac.uk).

Imperial College Union complements the official events with a packed line‑up of student‑run activities. October 2025 alone features:

• Vinyasa Yoga sessions – regular classes to unwind and stay fit (www.imperialcollegeunion.org).

• University Challenge Try‑outs – a chance to represent Imperial on national television (www.imperialcollegeunion.org).

• Halloween Cocktail Making and Pottery Painting Workshops – creative socials that let you learn new skills and meet friends (www.imperialcollegeunion.org).

• ARTS Night and Environmental ESoc x Mindfulness Day Trip – opportunities to explore arts and nature (www.imperialcollegeunion.org).

• Halloween Swap Shop & Black History Month events – themed events promoting sustainability and celebrating Black culture (www.imperialcollegeunion.org).

• Who Am I: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome – a talk addressing mental health and self‑confidence (www.imperialcollegeunion.org).

The Union also holds training sessions, elections and film screenings throughout the year.

Societies at Imperial

Imperial College Union supports over 380 clubs and societies across categories like sports, arts, culture, academic departments and volunteering. Whether you’re into robotics, debating, salsa dancing, climbing or baking, there’s a group for you. Most societies recruit at the start of each term but you can join anytime via the Union’s online portal.

Imperial’s societies regularly organise competitions, trips, workshops and socials. For example, the Outdoor Club runs hikes in the Peaks, the Dance Club hosts weekly classes and the Charity Insights scheme matches students with local volunteering placements. Committee positions are elected annually and provide leadership experience.

Tips for getting the most out of Imperial’s social life

• Attend Imperial Lates: These free evening events are open to all students and the public and offer a fun way to learn about science.

• Try union workshops: From cocktail making to pottery painting, workshops are a relaxed way to meet new people.

• Join a sport or wellness society: Yoga classes, climbing sessions and social runs help balance study with wellbeing.

• Participate in competitions: Enter hackathons, science competitions and quiz shows like University Challenge to challenge yourself.

• Volunteer: Imperial’s community connections mean there are many opportunities to tutor, mentor or support local charities.

By taking advantage of Imperial’s events and societies, you’ll build a rich university experience full of learning, creativity and community.