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US internship programme boosts graduate job prospects

Description
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:
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, International, Students

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

University of Birmingham appoints Director for Birmingham Foundation Academy

University of Birmingham appoints Director for Birmingham Foundation Academy
Description
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:
Tuesday 28th August 2012
Categories:
International, Teaching

University of Birmingham welcomes Chinese Embassy visitors

University of Birmingham welcomes Chinese Embassy visitors
Description
The University of Birmingham hosts Counsellor Shen Yang and three other representatives from the Education section at the Chinese Embassy, this week.
Date:
Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Categories:
International, Vice Chancellor

9/11 Summer Camp heads to University of Birmingham

9/11 Summer Camp heads to University of Birmingham
Description
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:
Thursday 16th August 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, International, Students

Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham

Description
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

Description
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
Description
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
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