Our culture and values

Imperial College values

Respect: We treat each other fairly, with kindness and respect, valuing each person’s individual experience, perspectives and contribution

Ambition: We work together, cultivating an inclusive and impactful College community

Guided by Imperial College London’s Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, we aim to fully integrate EDI into everything we do. We recognise that this requires us to continually evaluate and, where necessary, adapt or change our policies, procedures, working practices and materials. In doing so, we aim to listen to and learn from our Imperial community as well as external partners and collaborators.

We also recognise that our responsibility extends beyond the walls of Imperial. As a leading UK energy institute, we will play our part in making the energy sector reflective of the society it serves, improving equality and inclusion in the industry’s workplaces and inspiring a new generation of scientists and engineers from a diverse range of backgrounds.

We will always endeavour to use our influence to effect positive change in academia, research and industry and, where appropriate, we will share our learnings so others can benefit.

Excellence: We strive for quality in everything we do, taking pride in our work, delivering impact through our commitment

Integrity: We act in a principled way, being honest and open, checking, challenging and changing our practices and behaviours when necessary.

Innovation: We become inspired by possibilities, venturing into the unknown with open minds and having the courage to embrace change