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Imperial College London

Imperial College London was an independent constituent part of the University of London until July 2007 when it was granted a new royal charter declaring it an independent university in its own right. The Rector, Sir Richard Sykes, DSc, FRS, is the College’s academic head and chief executive officer. Sir Roy Anderson, FRS FMedSci, at present the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Defence, will become the next Rector of Imperial College during 2008. The Chairman of the Court and Council is Lord Kerr of Kinlochard.

The Mission

Imperial College embodies and delivers world class scholarship, education and research in science, engineering and medicine, with particular regard to their application in industry, commerce and healthcare. We will foster interdisciplinary working internally and collaborate widely externally.

Strategic Intent

To remain amongst the top tier of scientific, engineering and medical research and teaching institutions in the world
To develop our range of academic activities to meet the changing needs of society, industry and healthcare
To continue to attract and develop the most able students and staff worldwide
To establish our Business School as one of the leading such institutions in the world
To communicate widely the significance of science in general, and the purpose and ultimate benefits of our activities in particular.

Research

The quality of the College’s research has been judged consistently to be of the highest international standard and the proportion of income from research grants and contracts is one of the highest of any UK university.

The concentration and strength of research in science, engineering and medicine gives the College a unique and internationally distinctive research presence.

Staff

Last updated: 14 May 2008