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Friday 14th December 2012

Counting Christmas calories? No need to panic!

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At this time of year newspaper articles will warn of over-indulgence on Christmas day. Experts from the University of Birmingham School of Sport and Exercise Sciences say there is too much focus on the calories consumed during just this one day of the year.
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Friday 14th December 2012
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Brazilian Government and University embark on sports science partnership

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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.
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Friday 14th December 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research, Sport
Thursday 13th December 2012

University of Birmingham launches new China Institute

University of Birmingham launches new China Institute
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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:
Thursday 13th December 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Vice Chancellor
Thursday 6th December 2012

Sporting success and Olympic Committee member receives honorary degree

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Adam Pengilly, a member of the International Olympic Committee and former Skeleton competitor, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham on Thursday 6th December 2012 at 4.30pm.
Date:
Thursday 6th December 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Life and Environmental Sciences, Sport
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