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Chinese students hail "transformational" UK study experience

Description
Chinese students who have studied in the UK have seen a "profound transformational experience" in their personal and professional lives, according to research into the impact of studying abroad.
Date:
17/12/2012

Brazilian Government and University embark on sports science partnership

Description
The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month. The collaboration between Brazil's Ministry of Sport and the University of Birmingham will see the two partners work together on a range of sports science initiatives.
Date:
14/12/2012

University of Birmingham launches new China Institute

University of Birmingham launches new China Institute
Description
The University of Birmingham's China Institute celebrates its official opening today in the presence of His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK.
Date:
13/12/2012

The rise, fall and return of Berlusconi: conference examines former Italian Prime Minister

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A one-day conference discussing the rise, fall and future of the notorious former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will take place this week (Friday 14 December) at the University of Birmingham.
Date:
12/12/2012

University of Birmingham and IIM Kozhikode formalise links

Description
The University of Birmingham in the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) in Kerala, India.
Date:
07/12/2012

Birmingham medical professor becomes honorary citizen of Chinese city

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The government of Guangzhou, one of the most important cities in mainland China, has named University of Birmingham Professor KK Cheng as an honorary citizen.
Date:
06/12/2012

Robot buddies enter the classroom

Robot buddies enter the classroom
Description
Robots have been helping researchers at the University improve social interaction and communication with autistic children in the school classroom.
Date:
05/12/2012

The Fireworks of Life

The Fireworks of Life
Description
From aspiring Biochemist to organising the world's largest firework competition, one alumnus shares how University broadened his horizons.
Date:
04/12/2012

New music building is opened in style

New music building is opened in style
Description
420 staff members, supporters and friends of the University gathered at the brand new Bramall Music Building at the end of November for a once-in-a-lifetime performance to officially open the state-of-the-art music facility.
Date:
03/12/2012
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Reflecting on terrorism 

“The horrific terrorist attack in Boston has captured the attention of the western world over the past week. Initially, the media and wider speculation concentrated on who carried out the attacks and why? However, Dr Steve Hewitt discusses how trying to reduce the Boston case down to a single explanation ultimately obscures more than it reveals."

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