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July-September 2009
Archived news from Edinburgh Global.
Scottish, Chinese scientists forge ties
Chinese scientists and government officials have visited the University, laying the foundations for future collaboration.
Published 22 September
Pioneering research centre opens
Researchers at the forefront of an emerging scientific discipline have taken up residence in a custom-designed building at the University.
Published 16 September.
New way to track quakes
University scientists have developed a new technique to monitor movements beneath the Earth’s surface.
Published 8 September.
Rankin opens library upgrade
Bestselling crime writer Ian Rankin has opened a redevelopment of the University’s main library. Video online.
Published 14 September.
Fellow receives prestigious German award
Daniela Vicherat-Mattar has received the Irmgard Coninx Research Grant for her work on urban governance and religion.
Published 14 August.
Students win global business placements
Susie Fantom and Robert Runge have secured prestigious international work placements through the SaltireFoundation.
Published 7 August.
Economist discusses Amazon’s future
Professor Carlos Young, a leading economist from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, visited Edinburgh to discus ecologically sustainable development in the Amazon.
Published 23 July.
International Student Employee of the Year
Polish Artificial Intelligence graduate Michal Bartosik, has won the International Student Employee of the Year Award for 2009.
Published 23 July.
International Student of the Year
The winner of the 2009 award is Liapeng Matsau, a PhD Sociology student from South Africa.
Published 16 June.
Quarter of Pilgrim Fathers returned home
A quarter of the 17th century pilgrims who sailed to America in their thousands abandoned their new home, a study shows.
Published 10 June.
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