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Dr Upen Patel delivers dental care in India with Birmingham student volunteers

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Dr Upen Patel from the University of Birmingham's College of Medical and Dental Sciences travelled to India earlier this year to provide hundreds of local residents with free dental and oral care.
Date:
03/09/2018

A Cool World: Tackling the energy crisis through sustainable clean cooling

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More than 100 cooling and energy efficiency decision-makers and experts recently joined forces at the University of Birmingham for A Cool World, the first global congress on clean cold.
Date:
14/05/2018

Exploring ethnic diversity in women's cancer on a multi-cultural scale

Exploring ethnic diversity in women's cancer on a multi-cultural scale
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Scientists, and clinicians from the UK, India and Africa as well as representatives from industry recently joined forces for a workshop held by the University of Birmingham India Institute into the causes and development of cancer among ethnic minority women.
Date:
27/03/2018

Modern slavery: How we're tackling exploitation within India's garment supply chains

Modern slavery: How we're tackling exploitation within India's garment supply chains
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A major project aimed at tackling modern slavery within India's garment exporting industry is well underway. The programme involves four different universities, including the University of Birmingham.
Date:
09/01/2018

Birmingham water experts help China clean sewage treatment

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Experts at the University of Birmingham have developed a unique device that could help to make wastewater treatment plants in China run more effectively – cutting costs and emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Date:
17/05/2016

Students welcome first direct flight from China at Birmingham Airport

Students welcome first direct flight from China at Birmingham Airport
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Students from the University of Birmingham have welcomed the first direct flight from China into Birmingham Airport.
Date:
30/07/2014

Mumbai scholar named Student of the Year

Mumbai scholar named Student of the Year
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The University of Birmingham has named Pranay Shah as Indian Student of the Year. Pranay received this prestigious award shortly after graduating with a Masters in Biochemistry from the institution.
Date:
29/07/2014
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