Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
From AI diagnosis to a new scholarship for Sikh students, and research linking COVID and asthma, here's some quick-read news from across Imperial.
Guillermo reigns in Spain
The King of Spain has awarded an Imperial Professor the Officer's Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.
This is a prestigious honour recognising outstanding contributions to Spain and its international presence. Professor Guillermo Rein, a leading fire scientist at Imperial and Head of Research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been recognised for his pioneering research in fire science and fire engineering.
During the ceremony at the Spanish Embassy in London, Professor Rein said: "I am immensely proud that the work of an engineer is being recognised with this distinction. Engineering transforms the world and helps build a safer and better future".
Technician representation
Aneesha Bhumber, Teaching Technician in the Faculty of Medicine, has just been appointed as Technical Representative to the UK Technical Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network (TEDIN) Committee, which is part of the UK Institute for Technical Skill & Strategy (ITSS). This important group ensures that the work of the ITSS (the national institute for technicians) reflects the EDI needs of the technical workforce in the Higher Education sector.
Aneesha co-chairs Imperial 600, the university's LGBTQIA+ staff and postgraduate student network and represents technical staff on Imperial's EDI Forum. She is currently working with the People and Organisational Development team as the first Technical Staff Specialist. In this role, thanks to Enhancing Research Culture funding, Aneesah is focusing on Technician Commitment initiatives that aim to build greater visibility and connectivity across our technical community.
Sikh students' scholarship
A new scholarship will support financially disadvantaged Sikh students pursuing a Master's degree at Imperial.
The scholarship honours Imperial Alumnus Dr Narinder Singh Kapany (PhD Physics 1955) - widely known as the 'father of fibre optics', whose pioneering work laid the foundation for high-speed internet and pulse oximetry - and his wife Satinder Kaur.
"My parents dedicated their lives to education, innovation and service to the community. Their belief in the power of knowledge to uplift and transform lives is at the heart of this scholarship," said daughter Kiki Kapany.
"I hope it provides aspiring Sikh students at Imperial with the support they need to pursue their dreams and continue the legacy of curiosity, creativity, and generosity that defined their lives."
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