Public lectures

This first EDF Annual Lecture will examine different sources of electricity generation and their respective merits, and will position nuclear energy as a key contributor to the energy mix accordingto the needs of different countries.

The lecture is named in honour of HVA (Vincent) Briscoe, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Imperial College London from 1932 to 1955.

Professor Marcus du Sautoy, holder of the Charles Symonyi Chair in Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford University presents this talk; 'A mathematician's journey...' on how can science and mathematics best be popularised.

The Athena Lecture celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology and medicine. It is given annually by a prominent female scientist who has made outstanding contributions in any of these fields.

Sir Paul Nurse presents this lecture as part of the Imperial College London Kohn Lecture Series

Computer Technology has advanced spectacularly since the first program was executed by the Manchester Baby machine on June 21 1948, but if this progress is to be sustained there are major challenges ahead in the area.

A special lecture presentation given by Professor Tejinder Virdee of Imperial College London

Professor David Phillips, department of chemistry, presents this years Annual Children's Christmas Demonstration Lecture

The world of 2050 will be vastly different from the one we know today. However, only dramatic change will enable us to create a world in which energy efficiency and affordability go hand in hand with sustainability and security of supply.

If you have ever been surprised and impressed by an unusual serving of emulsion, a helping of frothy foam, or a plate of frozen gases as your meal, the chances are that Herve This and his gastronomic research will be behind them.