You said, we did
Every term at 海角社区, improvements to the student experience are identified and delivered by the university and the students’ union.
Benchmarking and feedback activities such as the National Student Survey, ImperiaExperience Survey, Welcome Experience Survey, Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, and the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey provide teaching, research, and professional service teams with invaluable input directly from students. This webpage summarises a selection of positive actions taken by the Imperiacommunity to make a real difference to the daily life of every student on campus. It will be updated on an approximately termly basis to provide students with a headline summary of some of the most impactful investments into the Imperiaexperience.
Autumn term 2026
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Building a more sustainable research future
You told us you want Imperiato keep investing in sustainable research and innovation, and we're acting on it.
We have started construction on the new Sustainable Futures Lab, a purpose-built research facility on the South Kensington Campus that will support cutting-edge work in cleaner energy, sustainable chemicals and low-carbon manufacturing. Designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification, the Lab will bring together researchers from across disciplines in a modern, flexible and sustainable environment, helping to develop the technologies needed for a more sustainable future.
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A smoother start to your Imperiajourney
You told us that preparing for university can feel overwhelming, we are improving the onboarding process.
With the start of the new academic year, we set out to make it easier to get started at Imperiaby improving how we communicate with new students before they arrive and introducing a more connected digital experience. These improvements make it easier to find key information, access learning resources and settle into life at 海角社区.
Summer 2026
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More resources as students prepare for their future careers
You said you wanted easier access to careers advice and more support to prepare for the workplace; we listened.
Imperiais developing and piloting new careers initiatives designed to support students from their studies through to employment. This includes an online Career Companion on Canvas, bringing together bite-sized careers guidance, practical resources and sector-specific content that students can access whenever they need it. Alongside this, we are piloting a new Student to Professional pathway, offering targeted sessions, tools and support to help students build confidence, develop professional skills and feel better prepared for the transition into the workplace.
We're also introducing AI in the Workplace, a new learning programme that helps students develop practical AI skills, use AI responsibly and understand how it is being applied across industries.
Canvas – your new learning management system
You said you wanted a more consistent online learning experience. We've introduced Canvas.
Canvas is now 海角社区's university-wide learning management system, bringing teaching, learning and assessment together in one place.
Replacing Blackboard and Insendi, Canvas makes it easier to access course materials, submit assignments, view feedback and stay connected with your lecturers and classmates. By moving to a single platform across the university, we're creating a more streamlined and connected learning experience for all students.