Sep
City University London news from September 2011
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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, 1 September 2011
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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, 2 September 2011
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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, 6 September 2011
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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, 8 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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Global media policy in a new media world
City academic publishes book examining media and communication policy in a global environment
Thu, 15 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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City Journalism celebrates 35th birthday
Thu, 15 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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The City Law School appoints leading legal academic
Professor Jason Chuah to oversee entire portfolio of legal academic courses
Wed, 21 September 2011
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Sandi Toksvig, Dr Christopher Wiley and Velvet Fist at The Women's Library - Tuesday 27 September, 18:30-20.00
Mon, 26 September 2011
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Dr Miguel Mera presents 'Raiders of the Lost Archive' at the British Library, Thursday 29 September 2011, 13.00 – 14.00
Mon, 26 September 2011
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Music for feature-length documentary, 'Children of 9/11', composed by City's Dr Miguel Mera
Mon, 26 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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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 September 2011
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Dr Newton Armstrong featured on BBC Radio 3's ‘Hear and Now’ programme
Wed, 5 October 2011
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Professor Stephen Cottrell presents 'Music, Mediation and Identity in Middle England: Seven Decades of Desert Island Discs' at the RMA
Wed, 5 October 2011
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Dr Alexander Lingas conducts concerts in Greece with Capella Romana
Wed, 5 October 2011