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We’re leaving X and heading somewhere new👋

Imperial Comp is now on #Bluesky!

If you study or work with us, or are a science enthusiast, why not give us a follow (@imperialcomp.bsky.social)?

Expect community highlights, research updates, and more!

🚀 IC Hack is back!

The UK’s biggest student-run hackathon brings together 700+ students for 24 hours of learning, networking, and the chance to win amazing prizes. 💻✨

The first round of tickets will be released today at 17:00.

🗓️ Jan 31 – Feb 1 2026
ichack.org

🎙️Want to turn your research into a podcast?

Open to #PhD students, this hands-on session will show you how to turn your research into an engaging podcast using simple, accessible tools.

🗓️Tues 20 Jan, 14:00–16:00
📍@KingsCollegeLon

Register by 14 Jan⤵️
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Can #AI really replace a therapist?🤔

As chatbot therapy grows, Prof Hamed Haddadi (@realhamed) warns bots are like “inexperienced therapists” - unable to truly read patients and potentially trained to cooperate even with harmful content.

@BBCNews ⤵️
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Congratulations to our alumnus, Dhruv Patel CBE, on being awarded a CBE in the 2026 New Year Honours, in recognition of his outstanding service to civic leadership and charitable causes. 🎊

More ⤵️
imperial.ac.uk/news/articles/…