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Professor Suzanne Franks joins City University London

New journalism appointment combines professional expertise with academic research

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:19:04 GMT

City University London and Hub TV partner to improve online video interaction

City University London and Hub TV - a multi-platform production company - are partnering to develop new technology that will make online video more interactive.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:31:41 GMT

Research aims to replace sniffer dogs with sensors in the hunt for drugs

Researchers at City University London are developing optical sensors that are aimed at replacing sniffer dogs in the hunt for smuggled drugs.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:31:45 GMT

Rob Woodward appointed as Pro-Chancellor of City University London

Rob Woodward has been appointed as Pro-Chancellor of City University London and will chair the University Council from February 2012.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:11:12 GMT

From homelessness to published success

City writing student has memoir published .

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:26:42 GMT

City University London announces UK’s first degree tailored to aspiring crime novelists

New Crime Thriller MA to run in September 2012.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:35:00 GMT

Sensors offer better protection for concrete coastal structures

Innovative sensors have been developed at City that will dramatically improve the ability to spot early warning signs of corrosion in concrete.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:41:39 GMT

Learning to ‘talk things through in your head’ may help people with autism

New autism research conducted at City University London

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:02 GMT

Can Cook: Put cooking skills back on the health agenda

Research from City University London demonstrates benefit of cooking initiatives in promoting healthy lifestyles.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:24:35 GMT

City University London to offer modular courses for IT leaders

From February 2012, senior IT professionals who already hold an accredited MBA will be able to develop further expertise through new modular courses at City University London.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:34:16 GMT

City University London pays tribute to Professor Sir Roger Jowell

City University London staff and students are mourning the loss of Sir Roger Jowell, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day 2011.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:10:19 GMT

Food symposium highlights calls for integrated Government intervention

Academics, stakeholders and industry highlight need to tackle food problems

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:17:01 GMT

Former Chancellor and Visiting Professor knighted in New Year Honours List

Alderman Michael Bear has received a Knighthood in the New Year Honours List for services to regeneration, charity and the City of London.

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

City trading skills put to the test

City students win third prize in trading competition.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:45:31 GMT

Experts criticise coverage of the eurozone crisis

Financial journalists need to improve reporting in light of eurozone crisis.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:53:59 GMT

CitySpark competition celebrates student entrepreneurship

The winners of CitySpark – the University’s annual big ideas competition – have been announced, with six student teams receiving a total of £6,000 to get their new businesses off the ground.

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:23:50 GMT

List of top 100 books in Canada recognises City academic

Esther appears in The Globe and Mail's list of the Top 100 Books for 2011.

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:11:05 GMT

City research shows the investment and health risks of new nuclear build are low

City University London research has been examining the return on investment and health risks associated with low carbon energy sources.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

City research leads to Government focus on telehealth

City researchers release initial findings from the world’s largest ever study of telecare and telehealth.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:59:34 GMT

Attorney General speaks at City University London

Public lecture sheds new light on intersection between fair administration of justice and freedom of the press.

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:13:07 GMT

New research to help inform pregnant women

City academics contribute to study that will help women choose where to give birth.

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:15:35 GMT

A tribute to Dr Gary Baker

The Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences at City University London would like to pay tribute to Dr Gary Baker.

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:10:24 GMT

City named greenest university in London by Environment Agency

City University London has been named the most energy efficient university in London - and ninth in the UK - according to a recent league table published by the Environment Agency.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:01:39 GMT

Social media search and newsgathering tool gets 10 million Euros in research funding

City University London is collaborating on a new European Commission Seventh Framework Programme research project known as SocialSensor.

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:46:42 GMT

City and IBM offer £30,000 Scholarship to aspiring CIOs

The IBM Enterprise Computing Scholarship will provide a fully-funded place on City's Master of Information Leadership.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:15:15 GMT

City academic wins Dylan Thomas Prize

Lucy Caldwell wins prestigious writing prize.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:32:35 GMT

City academic says British public confused by financial crisis

New research from City University London reveals that the British public has little faith in politicians or banks' abilities to sort out the financial crisis

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:54:25 GMT

Alumni Awards recognise students' contribution to the University and local community

Five City University London students have been chosen as this year's Alumni Awardees, recognising the contributions they have made to the life and reputation of the University as well as the local Islington community.

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:24:01 GMT

City Academic Invited onto the Quality and Workforce Reference Group for the Engagement Exercise on Future of Social Care

Professor Julienne Meyer appointed by Minister of State for Care Services

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:22:56 GMT

City University London launches aggressive global academic recruitment campaign

City is to appoint internationally renowned academics in 2012 as part of its strategy to combine world-leading research with professionally-relevant higher education.

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:25:27 GMT

New research on European attitudes presented at City University London

Centre for Comparitive Social Surveys hosts event at City University London.

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:38:04 GMT

Hollow pile patent promises greener, reusable building foundations

A tubular concrete pile developed and patented at City University London and tested by Balfour Beatty could result in greener building foundations that can be reused in the future.

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:08:34 GMT

City academic receives prestigious writing award

Lucy Caldwell wins Rooney Prize for Irish Literature

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:55:15 GMT

City academic hosts masterclass with award winning composer at BFI London Film Festival

Dr Miguel Mera features at BFI London Film Festival

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:35:55 GMT

City Graduate Scores Publishing Deal

A graduate from City University London’s unique MA in Creative Writing (Non-Fiction) has secured a book deal with the publisher Faber and Faber.

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:09:12 GMT

City University London opens its doors to Silicon Roundabout start-ups

A November event will enable local technology businesses to find out more about City's School of Informatics.

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:26:19 GMT

Cass Full Time MBA 37th in the world

Programme leaps 16 places in The Economist ranking

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:29:56 GMT

Top scholars to be rewarded in new scheme for undergraduates

High-performing undergraduate students admitted to City University London in September 2012 will be eligible for a Scholarship worth up to £3,000 a year.

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:35:26 GMT

Farmers' Market comes to Islington for Green City Week

From 24 - 28 October 2011, the University will be highlighting the many benefits of a sustainable working and living environment.

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:46 GMT

University debate tackles the policy and safety challenges of urban cycling

Speakers from industry, the public and academia will discuss cycling as part of the University's Green City Week.

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:17:22 GMT

Government claim that patient choice improves healthcare is based on flawed research, City expert says

City academic features in The Lancet

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:54:03 GMT

City University London to conduct important research into tracking glaucoma

City researchers receive grant from National Institute for Health Research

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:54:59 GMT

Centre for Performance at Work publishes new political mentoring toolkit

New toolkit published by Prof. Jo Silvester and Dr Christine Menges.

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:01:53 GMT

City’s Lizzie is top for Customer Service

Student testimonials contribute to success

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:20:30 GMT

Former Al Jazeera Director General speaks at City

Lecture reveals new insight into network’s reporting on the Arab Spring

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:07:23 GMT

James Cameron Award given to Sky News’ Alex Crawford

Journalist recognised during lecture at City University London

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:57:50 GMT

City University London’s Professor receives top higher education award

Susannah receives £10,000 personal development grant

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:49:25 GMT

Financial Times Group support boosts MA in Financial Journalism at City University London

City University London announced today that the number of students enrolled its MA in Financial Journalism will double this year.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:16:51 GMT

Curved escalator concept promises to cut energy use by up to half

New research suggests that the Levytator - a curved escalator concept patented by a City academic - could be greener than traditional designs.

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:17:12 GMT

Santander Universities opens new branch at City University London

City University London was delighted to welcome Emilio Botín, Chairman of Santander and Charlotte Hogg, Head of Retail Distribution for Santander, to the University.

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The City Law School appoints leading legal academic

Professor Jason Chuah to oversee entire portfolio of legal academic courses

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cass Business School rises in MSc in Management Financial Times global rankings

Influential FT report places City’s Business School 16th in world.

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:03:50 GMT

Cavitation research receives huge funding boost

City University London is pleased to announce the establishment of the first ever International Institute for Cavitation Research.

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:26:11 GMT

Irregular migrants in the hidden economy

Researchers from City University London and London Metropolitan University to investigate the working lives of irregular migrants in London.

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:54:48 GMT

City Journalism celebrates 35th birthday

Alumni event brings together City’s journalism graduates

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:48:20 GMT

Global media policy in a new media world

City academic publishes book examining media and communication policy in a global environment

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:43:13 GMT

Is food security the most important environmental challenge for the next 40 years?

City University London Professor Tim Lang to join 10th Earthwatch debate

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:32:39 GMT

City joins £3 million research consortium to drive electric vehicles forward

The development of cheaper, more efficient electric vehicles (EVs) is the subject of a four-year, collaborative research project beginning at City University London and nine other institutions in October.

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:59:05 GMT

City University London best practice highlighted in report on effective course evaluation

A senior academic from City University London has contributed to a new research report into the issues facing HE institutions in gaining and implementing student feedback on courses.

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:40:49 GMT

City University London Academics Criticise Government’s Local Media Strategy

Academics have called into question the Government’s commercial, TV-focussed local media strategy, saying that it fails to take into account the qualities of successful hyperlocal media outlets.

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:35:44 GMT

Obituary - Professor Ludwik Finkelstein OBE FREng

Staff, students, alumni and friends of City University London are mourning the loss of Emeritus Professor Ludwik Finkelstein OBE FREng, who passed away on Saturday 27 August, aged 81.

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:42:40 GMT

Sidley Austin LLP renews Internship programme at City

Major International Commercial Law firm Sidley Austin LLP has renewed its International Commercial Law Internship at The City Law School for 2012.

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:30:58 GMT

City University London tackles cyber security threats with cross-disciplinary research centre

City University London has launched a cross-disciplinary Centre for Cyber and Security Sciences, bringing together expertise from around the University to tackle the growing threats posed by cyber terrorism and cyber crime.

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:11:09 GMT

City University London joins leading health research partnership

City University London welcomed to UCLPartners

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:31:14 GMT

Compressor experts converge on City for renowned conference

City University London is hosting the International Conference on Compressors and their Systems for the seventh time on 5 and 6 September 2011.

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:03 GMT

City conference connects design and business through creativity and innovation

City University London is organising the 13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE) on 8 and 9 September 2011.

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:06:00 GMT

City University London appoints new Professor of Cultural Industries

Professor Toby Miller to join Department of Creative Practice and Enterprise

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:51:10 GMT

City postgraduates win leading computer games development award

MSc in Computer Games Technology students at City University London won the Teams' Choice award at Dare to be Digital - the world's leading computer games design competition.

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:56:47 GMT

City University London and Karrass team up to improve CIOs' negotiation skills

Karrass Worldwide, the world leader in negotiation programmes, is to train students on City's Master of Information Leadership, ensuring the next generation of Chief Information Officers can negotiate effectively and create cost-savings.

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:38:44 GMT

City University London leads Erasmus Mundus project to build engineering links between Europe and Asia

City University London is to lead a Euro 1.98 million Erasmus Mundus project, enabling the exchange of staff and students across higher education institutions in the European Union and South Asia.

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:50:36 GMT

City University London aims to make rail travel more reliable

The costly disruption to rail travel caused by the breakdown of overhead power lines could become a thing of the past thanks to a new research project at City University London.

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:17:48 GMT

Hitting the right note

Oxford vocalist continues family tradition with music degree.

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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