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February 2012

New University of Lincoln International Study Centre Officially Opened

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The new International Study Centre, a dedicated space in the heart of the campus, is set to provide a great student experience for all international students aiming to complete their degree at the University of Lincoln.

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February 2012

Study Group University Fair - 25th February 2012

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Study Group is pleased to be hosting its bi-annual higher education fair for international students at the end of this month in London. The event promises to be as successful as ever.

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February 2012

Imperial Distance Learning MBA Launch New January Intake

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The first cohort of January students, from over 20 countries worldwide, commenced their MBA via Distance Learning last week as Imperial College London launched a fast track for students who missed the September start date.

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February 2012

HRH The Princess Royal opens new School of Engineering at the University of Lincoln

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In 2009 the University of Lincoln, in collaboration with Siemens, founded the first new School of Engineering in the UK for more than 20 years. On 19th January, 2012 it was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal.

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January 2012

Embassy Announces Articulation Agreement with the University of Wollongong

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As of February, Embassy students who successfully complete EAP stage 4 are able to enter both the university’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs (equivalent to IELTS 6.5).

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December 2011

Official Opening of Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin International Study Centre

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On Tuesday November 15th, distinguished guests from Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, Study Group senior management, centre staff and students joined together in Dublin’s Leeson St. to celebrate the official opening of the new International Study Centre.

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November 2011

Annual ICEF Workshop in Berlin Bigger than Ever

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The 16th annual ICEF Berlin took place at the end of October with over 1800 participants from 91 countries - the most ever at an ICEF event.

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October 2011

Bellerbys Diploma Students Graduate to Top Ranking Universities

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Almost 90% of Bellerbys Diploma students have successfully graduated to the second year of degree study at ranked universities across the UK.

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October 2011

ICEF Berlin 30th October - 1st November 2011

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ICEF is recognised as the most important event for international educators, premium agents, work & travel professionals, as well as leading education industry service providers.

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September 2011

Annual Brighton English Language Training Event Set to be Bigger and Better than Ever in 2011

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This October will see the third BELTE event take place at the Brighton study centre. A popular, informative and free event in the world of ELT, it is growing in size every year.

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September 2011

Heriot-Watt University is Scottish University of the Year 2011-12, Sunday Times University Guide

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Improved results in the National Student Survey (NSS), excellent graduate employment statistics and first-rate facilities all contribute to the Sunday Times University Guide award.

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September 2011

Martin College Wins Prestigious LTM Award

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Martin College has been named Best Vocational College in the 2011 Language Travel Magazine Star Awards.

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August 2011

Another Fantastic Year for Bellerbys A Level Students

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Once again, A Level students across all four Bellerbys schools have achieved outstanding results in their exams that are well above the national average.

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August 2011

95% Progression Rate as First ISC Students Join JMU Sophomore Year

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At the end of the first year of the Foundation Diploma at James Madison University International Study Center (ISC), 20 students completed the program successfully - an impressive 95% progression rate to a degree.

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July 2011

University of East London signs partnership with the Australian College of Physical Education

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The Career Education Division is pleased to announce the establishment of a partnership between The University of East London and ACPE.

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June 2011

Study Group Partners with Royal Holloway University of London

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The exciting new partnership will see the launch of an International Study Centre on the campus of Royal Holloway.

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May 2011

Study Group’s First Study Bus Campaign Concludes in Ho Chi Minh City

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Study Group’s first Study Bus campaign in Vietnam was formally concluded at the end of April.

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April 2011

Study Group Signs Agreement with Trinity College and University College Dublin

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Study Group has recently signed an agreement to provide university preparation courses with Ireland’s two most prestigious universities.

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March 2011

New Charles Sturt University Strategy for 2011 – 2015

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Charles Sturt University (CSU) has just launched its new University Strategy for 2011 – 2015.

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February 2011

Canada’s Royal Roads University signs partnership agreement with Study Group

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Canada’s Royal Roads University has signed a partnership agreement with leading global private education provider Study Group.

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February 2011

Students, Staff and Guests Enjoy Official Launch of Bellerbys' New Oxford Centre

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Wednesday 9th February saw the official launch and opening ceremony of Bellerbys’ state-of-the-art new study centre in Oxford.

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January 2011

Bellerbys College Oxford Begins the New Year in its Fantastic New Centre

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Staff and students at Bellerbys College Oxford are settling in well to their new home, a superb new riverside study centre.

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January 2011

New Premises for Study Group's Russian Regional Office

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Study Group's regional office team in Russia have recently moved to brand new premises in the heart of Moscow.

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December 2010

Strong increase in international student numbers to the US from China

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The number of international students at colleges and universities in the USA increased by 3% to 690,923 during the 2009/10 academic year.

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October 2010

Study Group and Kingston University Celebrate Opening of International Study Centre

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As the new university year began, students at Study Group's first London-based International Study Centre were given a warm welcome.

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October 2010

James Madison University ISC Opening Ceremony Points to Success

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The recent launch of the James Madison University ISC was very well-received, and indicates a successful collaboration to look forward to over the coming years.

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Study Group re-signs with Charles Sturt University exclusively for 5 years

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Charles Sturt University has re-signed leading global private education provider Study Group to operate its international study centres in Sydney and Melbourne.

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September 2010

Embassy - Winner, LTM Star Award Chain School of the Year 2010

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Embassy has been named Best Chain School at the Language Travel Magazine Industry Awards, for the third time in the last four years.

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August 2010

Study Group Celebrates Graduation of First International Study Centre Students from University of Sussex

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A celebratory reception was recently held at Brighton Pavillion for the first of Study Group's ISC students to graduate from the University of Sussex.

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June 2010

New Universities in the USA Website Launched

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Students wanting to get a degree in America have a great new online resource to help with their university search and admission.

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June 2010

Embassy Short-listed for Two LTM Star Chain Awards

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We are delighted to announce that Embassy has been short-listed in both the ‘Chain School’ and ‘Innovation of the Year’ categories of the 2010 LTM Star Awards.

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June 2010

Guardian University Rankings 2011 - Excellent Results

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Congratulations to four of our partner universities, now ranked within the top 20 in the latest rankings from the Guardian.

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Outstanding Ranking Results in the Times Good University Guide 2011

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We are pleased to announce strong performances from our partner Universities in the latest Times Good University Guide 2011.

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June 2010

Lee Hill, Managing Director, Higher Education Australasia

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Study Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Hill to the position of Managing Director, Higher Education Australasia.

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May 2010

Embassy Schools in the US Gain Successful ACCET Reaccreditation

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For the first time, and in recognition of the quality standards which we hold ourselves to, all US Embassy schools have been reaccredited for five years.

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April 2010

Royal Visit to the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre

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On Friday 9th April, the Duke of York officially opened the International Study Centre at the University of Huddersfield.

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April 2010

National Scholarship Awards 2010 - Nigeria

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Study Group is pleased to announce its Annual Award Scheme in Nigeria, offering scholarship awards to the four winning entries of a national essay competition.

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April 2010

Study Group Launches New Partnership with the University of Lincoln

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Study Group is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the University of Lincoln.

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January 2010

New Diploma at the University of Sussex International Study Centre

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In an expansion to our programmes at the University of Sussex ISC, we will now be offering a new Diploma in Business and Management.

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December 2009

Transition Program Launched at New US International Study Centre

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Study Group is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting program at its new on-campus International Study Centre at James Madison University.

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December 2009

Study Group Acquires Australian Institute of Applied Sciences

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Study Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS).

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November 2009

Four Students at University of Leicester ISC Awarded Scholarship

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Four students at the University of Leicester ISC have ben awarded degree scholarships upon completion of their foundation year.

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November 2009

Charles Sturt University Study Centres Host Events to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

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Three of the Study Centres at Charles Sturt University are hosting celebratory events in commemoration of its 20th anniversary.

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October 2009

Study Group Acquires Australian College of Physical Education

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Study Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE).

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October 2009

Bellerbys London Welcomes New ‘A’ Level Scholarship Students

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This year Siti Malihah Abdul Aziz from Malaysia and Zhang Jinge from China were awarded a scholarship to study at Bellerbys College, London.

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October 2009

Study Group Raises Funds for School in the Liu Shu Township in China

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Study Group are pleased to announce that through our charity, Building Futures, we have now achieved the fundraising target of $73,000.

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October 2009

Keele University International Study Centre Officially Opened

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8th October 2009 - Keele University's Deputy Vice Chancellor, Rama Thirunamachandran, offcially launched the International Study Centre.

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October 2009

Bellerbys Brighton Hosts Higher Education Fair

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Bellerbys Brighton has once again played host to a higher education fair for A Level and Foundation students.

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September 2009

Martin College Student Selected for International Student Round Table

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Brisbane-based Maria Rosario was chosen as one of 30 international students across Australia to take part in a Round Table with the Federal Minister for Education.

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September 2009

New International Study Centre, Kingston University London

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14 September 2009 - A new International Study Centre opened in Kingston upon Thames (south-west London).

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September 2009

Embassy - Winner, Chain School of the Year, 2009

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Embassy has again won the top accolade at the Language Travel Magazine Industry Awards.

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September 2009

New Building Futures Project - Vietnam

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The next project to be backed as part of Building Futures has now been decided.

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August 2009

Embassy Opens New Melbourne Campus

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Embassy Melbourne is pleased to announce the relocation of its General English Program to modern and attractive new premises.

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August 2009

Delivering a Solution to the Cycle of Life

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Managing a fleet of 2200 personal computers is a challenging task, but when they're spread across multiple locations in Australia and New Zealand, the job becomes even tougher.

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August 2009

CSU Earns Strong Ratings Among Australian Universities

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Charles Sturt University has done very well in the Good University Guide ratings for graduate employment success.

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August 2009

Study Group Launches Partners - the New Agent Website

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Study Group are pleased to announce the launch of 'Partners', a dedicated online resource for our education agents across the world.

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June 2009

Study Group and Sussex University Re-sign ISC Agreement

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Study Group has renewed its agreement with Sussex University to manage the International Study Centre (ISC) on campus.

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May 2009

Embassy is Shortlisted for the LTM Star Award for Best Chain School 2009

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Each year, Language Travel Magazine asks hundreds of agents all around the world to vote for their favourite language schools. 

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May 2009

New York Study Centre Renovation

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We are delighted to announce that phase 2 of the New York Embassy school renovation is now complete.

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May 2009

New Partnership for High Schools in America

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An expanded and enhanced partnership with the Meritas Schools includes the first Study Group run International Academy housed at the North Broward Preparatory School.

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March 2008

New International Study Centre Opens at Keele University

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We are proud to announce the opening of our 10th International Study Centre in the UK: Keele University in the North Midlands.

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January 2009

New Embassy School in Los Angeles

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Embassy Los Angeles is pleased to announce that in January, 2009 the Manhattan Beach study center was relocated a short distance away in beautiful Long Beach, California.

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December 2008

New Embassy School in Downtown Boston

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December 9th, 2008, saw the offical opening of our Boston Downtown school. Lessons had been running for several weeks and we had already registered extremely positive feedback from students.

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October 2008

From Bellerbys College to the University of Cambridge

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Three students from China, Romania and Iran will this month fulfill their dreams of commencing courses at the University of Cambridge, having secured top results at A-levels – and all in their second language.

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September 2008

Embassy Wins LTM Star Award for Innovation 2008

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Accepting the award in front of over 500 industry leaders, Regional Director EMEAA Johnny Peters, thanked partner agents for their votes and confirmed our continued investment in developing new teaching technologies for their students.

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August 2008

New Pre-Masters Programmes Starting in September

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Our International Study Centres at the University of Sussex, the University of Huddersfield and Heriot-Watt University are now offering Pre-Masters programmes. The first intake of students will be in September 2008.

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August 2008

Charles Sturt University Earns Top Ratings Among Australian Universities

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Charles Sturt University has achieved high ratings in the 2009 edition of The Good Universities Guide. It scored an above average four star rating for international students, gender balance and also, importantly, in the key areas of graduate employment and graduate starting salaries.

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August 2008

Codó Nova, Brasil: Building Futures Completes its Third Project

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Our company charity, Building Futures, has completed its third project since it was established in 2005. Study Group raised the sum of £30,463 to cover the cost of building four new classrooms and a computer room at the Rozalina Zaidan School in Codó Nova, Brasil.

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July 2008

Chemistry Triumph at Taylors College Sydney

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Three teams of Taylors College Year 12 students competed in the NSW Schools Royal Australian Chemical Institute Titration Competition at the University of NSW on 20th June. One of our teams was awarded first place out of the 19 teams at the venue.

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June 2008

Virtual Technology Classroom in Sydney

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We have installed our first virtual technology classroom on the Darlinghurst Campus at Martin College Sydney. This is an investment by Study Group to provide an improved service to our Students and Teachers whilst ensuring we reduce the environmental impact of our activities.

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