From new research discoveries to the fascinating lives of our former students, there's always something interesting going on at Birmingham.
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- Scientists from the University of Birmingham have discovered evidence of an ordinary black hole in the Centauraus A galaxy, more than 12 million light years away. Leading an international team of astronomers, the researchers have detected a 'garden variety' black hole for the first time outside the immediate neighbourhood of our galaxy.
- Date:
- 06/06/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Research
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- It comes in many forms, flavours and colours – as a snack on the go, a luxury treat or a soothing drink – but it's not often that chocolate leads the way to Buckingham Palace.
- Date:
- 06/04/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Research
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- Improved shin pads may be the secret to a more successful campaign for England in the next World Cup, according to a Birmingham academic
- Date:
- 15/09/2010
- Categories:
- Alumni, Engineering and Physical Sciences