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Wellington rewrites the record book yet again

Wellington rewrites the record book yet again
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University of Birmingham alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten (her own) record books once again, with a triumphant performance at the Challenge Roth Ironman in Germany on Sunday 10 July.
Date:
Monday 11th July 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport

University strengthens bond with China in Guangzhou Centre launch

Description
The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality.
Date:
Friday 1st July 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Vice Chancellor

UK universities' partnership deepens links with Brazil

Description
Brazil's brightest and best researchers and postgraduate students are to be encouraged to bring their talent to the UK as part of a groundbreaking new initiative.
Date:
Thursday 23rd June 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences

Birmingham Invests in Global Talent

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The University of Birmingham has launched a global search to appoint up to 50 Birmingham Fellows to enhance the University's existing academic strengths and to contribute to a growing culture of collaboration.
Date:
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching

UBSport trio taking on World's longest triathlon

UBSport trio taking on World's longest triathlon
Description
Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) swimming club alumni are tackling the World's longest triathlon to raise money for two worthwhile charities, starting on Thursday, June 9.
Date:
Tuesday 7th June 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport, Students

University in India Road Show to foster new mutually beneficial research links

Description
Senior academics from the University of Birmingham are currently visiting five cities in India on a Road Show to develop new mutually beneficial research links and collaborations with Indian institutions, strengthen existing ties and meet potential students and alumni. The fortnight-long visit highlights the University's commitment to its ever-deepening relationship with India.
Date:
Monday 9th May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students

BUCS Squash Team Championships 2011

BUCS Squash Team Championships 2011
Description
It was a hectic weekend at the Munrow Sports Centre between 25-27 February, as University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Individual Squash Championships.
Date:
Monday 14th March 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport, Students

Chrissie Wellington breaks another Ironman Record

Chrissie Wellington breaks another Ironman Record
Description
Alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten the record books once again as she put in another impressive performance to win the Spec-Savers Ironman triathlon held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sunday, April 10.
Date:
Monday 14th March 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Sport
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