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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

The rise, fall and return of Berlusconi: conference examines former Italian Prime Minister

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A one-day conference discussing the rise, fall and future of the notorious former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will take place this week (Friday 14 December) at the University of Birmingham.
Date:
Wednesday 12th December 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, International

Honorary Graduands for December 2012

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President of Medecins Sans Frontiers in the UK and a two-time winter Olympian are amongst the honorary graduands joining over 3000 students at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies this week. Paul McMaster and Adam Pengilly will also join leading figures from the world of medicine, media, government and education to pick up their honorary degrees from the University's Great Hall between 5 – 7th December 2012.
Date:
Monday 3rd December 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Medical and Dental Sciences, Social Sciences, Students

Orphaned and Abducted Art: Who owns, Who knows, Who cares?

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The prestigious Ironbridge Lecture will this year be delivered by cultural object law specialist, Professor Norman Palmer QC on 5 December 2012. Hosted at the University of Birmingham, the lecture entitled 'Who owns, Who knows, Who cares? – Legal milestones on the trail of orphaned and abducted art' will explore the often problematic journey that objects undertake before they arrive in the museum.
Date:
Thursday 29th November 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law

Brand new music venue creates buzz on Birmingham's music scene

Brand new music venue creates buzz on Birmingham's music scene
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The official launch of the University of Birmingham's brand new music building will be celebrated with a two-week calendar of concerts and events starting from 25 November.
Date:
Tuesday 20th November 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Students

Recorded for posterity: University of Birmingham scans Chicago museum's future home

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The University of Birmingham has presented the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM) with a 3D laser scan of the Museum's future home in Chicago's west side.
Date:
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, International

University of Birmingham sees impressive league table rise

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The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places
Date:
Friday 28th September 2012
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Students, Teaching, Vice Chancellor
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