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Aug-Dec 2011
University receives Chinese honour
The University has received a special award for encouraging relations with China.
Published 22 December.
ECA photography graduate is recognised
MA Photography graduate, Hui Yao, has been selected for the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.
Published 20 December.
Award for work with international students
EUSA has been rewarded for helping international students.
Published 16 December.
French honour for maths innovator
Edinburgh Honorary Professor, Sir Michael Atiyah, has received France’s highest honour.
Published 15 December.
Honorary degree celebrates Indian links
The University has awarded an honorary degree to Suresh Goel, Director-General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Published 8 December.
Edinburgh Discovered competition
The winners of The International Office's third annual photography competition have been announced.
Published 1 December.
University strengthens ties with China
The University has signed new agreements with six Chinese institutions, further strengthening its links in the country.
Published 1 December.
South African study programme
A new agreement will allow South African chemistry students to study at the University.
Published 28 November.
Eric Liddell honoured during Chinese visit
A new book on Eric Liddell’s life in China has been donated to the University.
University to work with Indian medics
The University is to work more closely with one of India’s premier medical colleges.
Published 22 November.
Study on infant pneumonia deaths
About one in four of all infants who die from flu-related pneumonia live in India, according to a new University study.
Published 15 November.
Indian alumni brought together
Indian alumni have gathered in Delhi for a joint University networking event.
Published 10 November.
Celebrating Dar es Salaam
The University has joined with Tanzanian friends to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Dar-es-Salaam (UDSM).
Published 3 November.
Future motorsport stars on fast track
Talented drivers are being recruited to learn motor racing at the University.
Published 26 October.
Experts develop next-gen software
The University’s centre for high-performance computing is addressing the need for better supercomputer software.
Published 26 October.
Black literature library launches
A black literature library has been launched at the University.
Published 26 October.
Student takes on South Pole
Edinburgh student Kasim Rafiq is bidding to be the youngest Briton to reach the South Pole, carrying all his supplies.
Published 25 October.
US Ambassador to lecture University
The US Ambassador to the UK is to deliver a lecture at the University.
Published 20 October.
University hosts Olympic Flame
An event at the University will give the public a chance to hold the Olympic torch.
Published 20 October.
Antarctic lake study under way
A team of scientists is starting out on a University-led project to explore a subglacial lake in Antarctica.
Published 18 October.
Global Horizons festival launch
Global Horizons festival is launched by the International Office with international themed events in the autumn and spring.
Published 5 October.
Al Gore backs renewables research
Former US vice-president Al Gore has backed Scotland’s expertise in combating climate change.
Published 4 October.
Celebrating man's first flight in space
The 50th anniversary of man’s first space flight is to be marked with a series of events at the University.
Published 29 September.
International Student of the Year
The University has chosen Dochka Hristova as its International Student of the Year for 2011.
Published 21 September.
Laos initiative tackles health issues
A University initiative to tackle global health issues is bringing together students and academics from across the world.
Published 16 September.
Edinburgh ranked 20th in the world
Edinburgh's recognised as one of the world's leading universities in new survey.
Published 5 September.
Cultural link with India
The University is strengthening its links with India through a new partnership with an influential cultural body.
Published 31 August.
Rare Indian paintings on show
The first UK exhibition of rare Indian miniature paintings in 40 years is on display at the University’s Talbot Rice Gallery.
Published 31 August.
Charting Scotland's global influence
New research reassessing Scotland’s influence on the modern world has been launched at the Edinburgh Book Festival.
Published 24 August.
Conference addresses credit issues
Key figures in world finance are to discuss global credit issues at a University conference.
Published 24 August.
China climate change initiative
Chinese business leaders will get to grips with climate change issues thanks to a new education programme.
Published 23 August.
Edinburgh student second in world
British Chinese-speaking champion Peter Dolby finishes second in international competition.
Published 17 August.
Teaching Indian students
A recent graduate is facing a new challenge - teaching underprivileged Indian students.
Published 10 August.
University welcomes visiting scholars
The Centre for Canadian Studies will be home to five visiting academics for the next year.
Published 10 August.
University reunites musical manuscripts
A new University exhibition has reunited an enchanting collection of manuscripts from cities around the world.
Published 5 August.
Launching careers at Edinburgh
Home to more than 9,000 international students, the University is a launch pad for careers around the world.
Published 4 August.
International adviser receives honours
A University administrator has been doubly honoured for her work with international students.
Published 2 August.
This article was published on Dec 22, 2011