“Keep the Cat Free” ISSUE 1510 FELIX 10.02.12 The student voice of Imperial College London since 1949 Felix Business talks to Felix Film meets actor FT Science Editor Clive Viggo Mortensen: INTERVIEWS Cookson: Page 16 Page 28 Alexander Karapetian Holland Club change on MUSIC Sophiathe David cards Nicolas Jaar takes on the Roundhouse Page 25 FASHION Union support postgraduate renovation as proposed Feasibility Study plans emerge for Holland Club. Committee concerned about College communication Matthew Colvin ning of the establishment. be exclusive to either staff or students. furniture down stairs and a general The plans, which have not yet been The Holland Club committee met tidy up and improved disabled access Remembering the Potential plans for a proposed renova- confi rmed, propose a signifi cant on Monday with Project Director Jane which I think could be done quite eas- tion of the Holland Club have been change in layout to the current Hol- Neary, the project champion Stephen ily and a lot more cost effective.” designers provided as part of the area’s ongo- land Club, with the plans document- Richardson, Dan Curtis senior project The Committee has also expressed ing feasibility study this week. The ing a transformation of the staff bar manager, along with representatives its dismay over the date of a meeting Page 29 Holland Club Committee has voiced into a ‘café bar’, ‘bar extension’ and from Imperial College Union where of the Portfolio Review Board (PRB) its disapproval over what it considers ‘cellar pub’. According to the plans, the plans were presented. Following – which oversees projects in Build- to be a lack of communication from this would allow for an increase in the meeting, Manager of the Holland ings, ICT and Facilities Management those in charge of the study, while Im- room space from the current 193.9m2 Club, Kevin Young told Felix that: – being brought forward from the sec- perial College Union President Scott of the Holland Club bar to 349.2m2 “We could quite easily provide the ond quarter of 2012 to February 24. Heath has stated his desire to consider for the three additions. There has not, services they are asking for with our At this meeting the results of the fea- GAMES the views of students under any po- however, been any indication as to present setup, we just need to invest sibility study will be reviewed. tential changes to the set-up and run- whether the proposed spaces would in some paint and catering equipment, ...Continued on Page 4 TEMPORARY HALLS IN WATERLOO AND ELEPHANT & CASTLE CONSIDERED A step back in time for Total Annihilation Refurbishment an option for Wilson House next year: Page 3 Page 30 2 Friday 10 february 2012 FELIX HIGHLIGHTS What’s on RAG Jailbreak Bust out of Imperial and escape CLASSIFIEDS Gas permeation in high INNOVATIVE WEB START-UP IS NOW RECRUIT- endless memes ING STUDENTS (paid part-time internship, fl exible flux membranes versus hours/duration, starting 20th February 2012 at IC thick glassy polymer films campus) Youny is a start-up venture led by two recent graduates with entrepreneurial drive. Our mission Professor Donald Paul, University of Texas at Aus- is to launch an innovative web-platform specifi cally tin, talks about his gas in this Chemical Engineer- designed for university students to post/answer ing seminar. This lecture will be about making course or topic specifi c questions to peers across fi lms that are “bare thin” (20nm!) and characteriz- universities and academic years. ing their behaviour by various spectroscopy. Don’t We are looking for one enthusiastic student/pro- worry, tea and coffee will be served from 15.30 in fessional, with offl ine and online marketing expe- the walkway outside Lecture Theatre 1. rience/skills, passionate about start ups, to plan and organise the launch and promotion of Youny at IC, LSE, UCL and KCL. Lecture Theatre 1, If you don’t want to miss the opportunity of chal- lenging yourself, being part of a passionate team of Chemical Engineering, forward-thinkers, email your CV to [email protected] 15 February 16:00-17:00 The deadline for applying is the 15th February. For more details http://db.tt/XSSV4ls5 Lunchtime Concert Sean Bean, the only redeeming feature Alvin (not a chipmunk) Lolcat of teh week Molsey will be playing the piano like a full on bad- man/pianist. Clothes op- Amidst all the excitement over Imperial tional, enjoyment not. Contact a.robins@impe- Memes (has it ended yet?) RAG have rial.ac.uk for more infor- mation. something exciting planned for you lucky, Read Theatre , level 5 Sherfield lucky people. RAG Jailbreak returns! South Kensington Campus, All you need to do is get as far away from 07 February 13:00-13:45 campus as possible in 18 hours, get a photo of yourself holding a copy of Felix The Magic of Medicine wherever you end up and make it back in Speakers from Imperial, Warwick and industry talk time for Monday lectures. about how close we are to personalised medicine that is linked to our genomes. They discuss how All this without spending any money in the genetically modifi ed humanised mice can help im- prove the drug making process (as in, by studying process. It’s the most fun you can have in them, not that they’ve made Pinky and the Brain). Book a free place by calling the Dana Centre. a weekend (citation needed), and a great Dana Centre, Queen’s Road opportunity for a free holiday – not to South Kensington Campus, mention something to do over the weekend. 07 February 19:00-21:00 Editor Felix, Beit Quad, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB. Email: [email protected]. Tel: 020 7594 8072. 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Editor-in-Chief Matthew Colvin Deputy Editor Charles Betts News Editors Sophia David Alex Nowbar Features Editors Katy Bettany Stephen Smith Sports Editors Indy Leclercq Sports Rookies Gabriel Oppetit Johnny Wong Science Editors Kelly Oakes Alexander Karapetian Politics Editors Rajat Jain Joseph Letts Business Editors Beñat Gurrutxaga Lerma Nina Kearsey Technology Editors Chris Bowers Feroz Salam Comment Editors Tim Arbabzadah Samuel Horti Arts Editors Will Prince Eva Rosenthal Music Editors Mark England Íñigo Martínez De Rituerto Alex Ramadan Fashion Editors Saskia Verhagen Alice Yang Television Editors Matt Allinson James Simpson Film Editors John Park Lucy Wiles Games Editor Laurence Pope Books Editor Maciej Matuszewski Food Editors Anastasia Eleftheriou Michael Krestas Travel Editors Dushi Arumuganesan Chris Richardson Online Editors Chris Birkett Philip Kent Jonathan Kim Kadhim Shubber Puzzles Captain James Hook Photo Editor Miles Robertson Copy Editors Veli Akiner Carol Ann Cheah Iulia Gherman Philip Kent Jonathan Peek Annina Sartor FELIX Friday 10 february 2012 3 News Editors: Sophia David Alex Nowbar [email protected] NEWS Wilson review could lead to rehousing Alex Nowbar cilities and the use of space, which will curred regarding the ratio of kitchens is closed for a period of refurbishment The possible plans to temporarily increase the number of bed spaces and to bedspaces issue, claiming a lack of the College will need to fi nd an addition- close Wilson House, one of Imperial There is uncertainty about the future of improve the current ratio of kitchens and fridge and freezer space per student and al 270 bedspaces to temporarily replace College’s notoriously affordable halls halls of residence, Wilson House, this bathrooms to bedspaces.” According to a number of broken ovens. the Wilson House rooms and is look- (with fees currently from £104.08 per week as it is scrutinized for feasibility. the College spokesperson, the timeline However, refurbishment could po- ing for other suitable accommodation week for a single room), while works Due in the coming weeks, the report of for the refurbishment will be fi nalised tentially cause disruption to students. options to serve this purpose.” Wilson are carried out, come following a series an on-going feasibility study will help pending the results of the feasibility Among the options that have been con- House’s warden, Dr Bluck comments, of high-profi le moves relating to Impe- determine if and when Wilson House study. Some students, particularly cur- sidered in the case of temporary closure, “Should closure of Wilson be required rial College accommodation provision will be closed for refurbishment, po- rent and previous inhabitants of Wilson it has been suggested that students could (whenever that may be), other halls involving halls such as Griffon Studios tentially during the next academic year House, have stated their belief that the be rehoused in the Elephant & Castle would likely be needed temporarily, in (with fees from £235 per week for a sin- (2012-2013). hall is in dire need of refurbishment, or Waterloo area, with representatives order to meet the guarantee we make gle studio), Fisher Hall, and Clayponds A College spokesperson commented with particular mention to the kitchens, from Imperial College Union having a to 1st year undergraduates. In addition Village. that the feasibility study was commis- bathrooms and common room, along- visit to view accommodation in the area to the Wilson issue, there are other de- Considering the genuine need for re- sioned by the College Portfolio Review side motions to solve central heating scheduled. The College spokesperson mands arising indirectly from the clo- furbishment, one could speculate that Board to look at “the possibility of re- break downs in winter and overheating stated in response to the possibility of a sure of Clayponds. In either case, appro- the Wilson refurbishments are likely furbishing Wilson House to improve fa- in summer.