Imperial's popular post-work events are back, exploring three thrilling new themes from next month!
Registration has opened today for the first Imperial Lates of the 2025/26 season, taking place at Imperial College London's South Kensington campus this October. These free, after-hours events invite the public to discover cutting-edge science in a relaxed, social setting with music, drinks, and a chance to talk with the teams behind the research.
From October to January, the Imperial community will come together to explore three themes – Light, Time and Wellbeing – sharing their research through creative workshops, interactive exhibits, and inspiring talks.
James Romero, Public Engagement Programme Manager, said: "We can't wait to welcome audiences back to Imperial Lates, where they can enjoy a truly interactive night out – exploring new ideas and contributing to ongoing research. These evenings offer a unique opportunity to engage directly with the people behind research; to ask questions, share perspectives, and experience science in unexpected and creative ways."
Celebrating Light
Welcome the autumn and celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Light, through science, art, and entertainment on Thursday 23 October. Explore the fascinating ways that light impacts us, our world and the wider universe – from sunlight's effect on our skin to research analysing light produced by distant galaxies and stars, helping us understand them.
This illuminating evening will feature pop-up dance performances, photography and art installations, talks on topics from solar power to the health benefits (and dangers) of UV radiation, and more.
Step onto the dance floor for a vibrant Bollywood dance experience, before joining our light disco to explore the physics of light through movement. Then enjoy a comedy show from Roma Agrawal on the history of light science through the lens of South Asian historical figures and test your knowledge in a quiz on the brightest objects in the universe (with prizes for the brightest minds)!
