We are thrilled to have received this recognition from the public again. Opportunities to connect with the public – patients and carers of today and tomorrow – are vital to co-designing and co-creating new medical devices. We cannot advance change without first explaining it to those who we hope will benefit from it the most. This achievement reflects the collaborative ethos and talent within our School, and I offer my thanks and congratulations to the students and staff who made this success possible.”
Professor Sebastien Ourselin FREng FMedSci, Head of School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
19 December 2025
Hospital of the Future celebrates four-year winning streak at New Scientist Live
The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences showcased its 'Hospital of the Future' exhibit at New Scientist Live 2025, where it was once again voted the festival’s most popular feature. This marks an incredible fourth consecutive win.
As the UK’s largest science festival, New Scientist Live 2025 welcomed more than 21,200 visitors and 3,600 school students, offering them the chance to engage with leading science exhibitors from across the country.
Among over 90 exhibitors, our ‘Hospital of the Future’ stood out with live guided demonstrations and interactive displays that brought our healthcare engineering research to life.
The Hospital of the Future feature continues to be a showstopper, earning the title of New Scientist Live’s most popular attraction for the fourth year running. This immersive exhibit perfectly reflects our mission - demonstrating how STEM transforms lives and ignites curiosity. The cutting-edge innovations on display are a testament to the creativity and dedication of the teams at King’s College London and New Scientist Live. We’re excited to collaborate with this incredible team again for New Scientist Live 2026!"
Jacqui McCarron, Sales Director, New Scientist Live
The exhibit invited attendees to engage with cutting-edge AI, control surgical robots, discover how we use light and sound to explore the human body and more. Our industry partner Medtronic also joined us, showcasing their Stealth Autoguide™ Cranial robotic guidance platform as part of the experience.
Behind the success were 135 School volunteers who contributed to 10 stands within the exhibit. They ran activities and shared their personal journeys as staff and students to inspire the next generation of biomedical engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs.
A warm thank you and congratulations to each of our volunteers who generously gave their time, energy and expertise to the event. Their enthusiasm made this achievement possible and we are so grateful for their support.”
Ruth Brooks, Communications Manager, School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
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