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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- A hydrogen powered locomotive, the first of its kind to run in the UK, has been developed by the University of Birmingham as part of a competition organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
- Date:
- 25/09/2012
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- Alumni, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Research, Students
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- "Will London 2012 'inspire a generation' and be the first Olympics to deliver a participatory legacy?" was the theme of an open debate at the Bramall Music Building.
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- 07/08/2012
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- Alumni, Research, Sport, Students, Vice Chancellor
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- Flying the flag for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be 10 alumni and one current student.
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- 07/08/2012
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- Alumni, Sport, Students
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- The limited participation of Muslim sportswomen in international sport is highlighted in a new paper by Birmingham academics.
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- 01/08/2012
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- Alumni, Research, Social Sciences, Sport, Students
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- The University has many connections with the Olympic games due to its proud sporting tradition. The gallery below shares a few of the University's many Olympic memories including the recent visit from the Jamaican track and field team in their build up to the London 2012 games.
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- 01/08/2012
- Categories:
- Alumni, Sport, Students
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- A pioneering mentoring scheme has been set up in the School of Civil Engineering to help improve students' employability. The scheme, which targets a specific school, is the first of its kind for the University and has welcomed back members of the alumni community to share their advice and expertise with our current students.
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- 06/06/2012
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- Alumni, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Students
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- The University has a longstanding association with the Royal Family. Fresh from celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, we look back on our long line of royal visitors.
- Date:
- 06/06/2012
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- Alumni, Arts and Law, Students