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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:
Friday 7th September 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

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:
Sunday 2nd September 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

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:
Tuesday 31st July 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research

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:
Thursday 19th July 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Ozone levels around Delhi prompt new collaborative research project with India

Ozone levels around Delhi prompt new collaborative research project with India
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Researchers from the University of Birmingham and TERI University are working together to identify which emissions might best be controlled in order to reduce harmful ozone production in New Delhi.
Date:
Wednesday 18th July 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Honorary graduands for July 2012

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A former Conservative Home Office Minister and the Director of the BBC National Orchestra are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies in July 2012. Ann Widdecombe and David Murray join 15 honorary graduands and more than 5000 students who will collect their degrees at 18 ceremonies in the University's iconic Great Hall (4th – 12th July).
Date:
Thursday 28th June 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching

'Hydrogen is tomorrow's biofuel' say scientists

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Researchers from the University of Birmingham are creating clean hydrogen from food waste paving the way for a bioenergy alternative for the future.
Date:
Monday 14th May 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Birmingham and Nottingham's joint links with Brazil go from strength to strength

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The arrival of visiting fellows from Brazil this week marks just one of many growing links the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham are developing with the South American country.
Date:
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students
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