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Scientists set new world drilling-depth record of scientific ocean drilling

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Scientific deep sea drilling vessel Chikyu has set a new world record by drilling down and obtaining rock samples from deeper than 2,111 meters below the seafloor off the Shimokita Peninsula of Japan.
Date:
07/09/2012

US internship programme boosts graduate job prospects

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A transatlantic student internship programme run collaboratively by the University of Birmingham and the British American Business Council (BABC) is playing a key role in enhancing graduate employability.
Date:
04/09/2012

Rapid re-colonisation of river after extreme flood event

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After being virtually wiped out during a flood in 2005 in Wolf Point Creek, Alaska, salmon, meiofauna and most macroinvertebrates all re-colonised within two years, according to research published by University of Birmingham environmental scientists in the journal Nature Climate Change today (2 Sept 2012).
Date:
02/09/2012

University of Birmingham appoints Director for Birmingham Foundation Academy

University of Birmingham appoints Director for Birmingham Foundation Academy
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The University of Birmingham has appointed Lorraine Gaytten as the inaugural Director of Operations and Business Development for the new Birmingham Foundation Academy (BFA).
Date:
28/08/2012

University of Birmingham welcomes Chinese Embassy visitors

University of Birmingham welcomes Chinese Embassy visitors
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The University of Birmingham hosts Counsellor Shen Yang and three other representatives from the Education section at the Chinese Embassy, this week.
Date:
22/08/2012

9/11 Summer Camp heads to University of Birmingham

9/11 Summer Camp heads to University of Birmingham
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25 US teenagers who were affected by the terrorist attacks of 9/11 are currently enjoying a special activity-packed tour of the UK.
Date:
16/08/2012

Preparing for the greatest show on earth

Preparing for the greatest show on earth
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One alumnus gives an insight into Olympic fever from a different perspective.
Date:
07/08/2012

Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham

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The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research.
Date:
31/07/2012

Report on the 2012 Conference: Integration or Disintegration?

Report on the 2012 Conference: Integration or Disintegration?
Description
Third international conference on the future of European Law & Policy took place in June 2012
Date:
24/07/2012

Polish entrepreneurship in Britain contributes to economic growth

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Birmingham researcher shows net value of Polish entrepreneurship to the West Midlands economy.A major new study of Polish migrants coming to the UK, shows that their business adds significant value to the economy of the West Midlands. The study also shows the huge diversity of businesses that this group of migrants has become involved with, moving beyond the stereotypes of construction.
Date:
19/07/2012
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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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