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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

University of Birmingham welcomes South Korean Ambassador

University of Birmingham welcomes South Korean Ambassador
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The University of Birmingham hosts Choo Kyu-Ho, the Republic of Korea's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, this week at its Edgbaston campus.
Date:
Wednesday 18th July 2012
Categories:
International, Social Sciences, Students, Vice Chancellor

Ozone levels around Delhi prompt new collaborative research project with India

Ozone levels around Delhi prompt new collaborative research project with India
Description
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

New research study explores attitudes to polio immunisation in India

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The University of Birmingham is working with Ravenshaw University in Orissa on a new research project looking at ethics, policy and practice concerning polio vaccination in the state.
Date:
Friday 13th July 2012
Categories:
International, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research

Delhi and Birmingham students unite to stand against poverty

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Students from the University of Birmingham in the UK will meet with poverty researchers, activists, government officials and fellow students at the University of Delhi next week as part of the first Academics Stand Against Poverty Students overseas delegation.
Date:
Thursday 12th July 2012
Categories:
Alumni, International, Social Sciences, Students

University summer school showcases the best of West Midlands' culture

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Students from two leading universities in Taiwan are visiting the West Midlands this week to participate in a University of Birmingham summer school.
Date:
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, International, Students

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
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