The week in pictures

The 14 latest MWs were officially welcomed to the institute at an awards ceremony in London on Wednesday night. For the uninitiated, the awards ceremony is much like a school Speech Day, and it’s safe to say this year’s crop are extremely bright. Several students were given awards by Supporters of the IMW for their performance at various stages of the study.

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