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23.04.2008 - 100 years - 100 stories: Building the Centenary homepage
See how the homepage was developed in a short flash movie ... more
Webby nominee logo18.04.2008 - Centenary site nominated for a Webby Award!
The 12th Annual Webby Awards has nominated the Centenary website for the Best School/University category of 2008... more
03.12.2007 - Meet the graduates at the Asia Convocation
Global gathering of students celebrate their graduation...
30.11.2007 -51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hosts Asia Convocation in Singapore
Special Centenary ceremony draws graduands from around the world...
27.11.2007 -The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Centenary Prize
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Win the chance to spend a few weeks next summer teaching science to children in the Philippines...more
23.11.2007 - Strong links with Asia celebrated with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Centenary tour
Sir Richard Sykes leads tour of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and India...
12.11.2007 - 51³Ô¹ÏÍø climbs to fifth in the world in new global rankings
Centenary year sees a jump from ninth place in THES world league table ...
05.11.2007 - Do we make good bedfellows, a panel of scientists and the media ask
A special Centenary debate hosted by BBC Science correspondent, Pallab Ghosh...
18.10.2007 - Success of Centenary Runners and Riders Dinner
A night at the races raises money for the Students Opportunities Fund... more
02.10.2007 - Charing Cross Campus celebrates Centenary and Faculty’s tenth birthday
Interactive exhibits teach visitors about research on the campus...
02.10.2007 - Letters from the front line: medics celebrate launch of book about "Doctors at War"
Student doctors perform readings of first and second World War correspondance at book launch...
25.09.2007 - Special events commemorate ten years of the Faculty of Medicine
September to December see double celebrations, with events commemorating ten-year anniversary and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Centenary...
24.09.2007 - Centenary communications do the double at design comp
51³Ô¹ÏÍø College triumphed recently, with the collection of two awards of excellence at the University & College Designers Association...
21.09.2007 - Alumni Reunion 2007 attracts a record number of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's past students
A weekend of events celebrates the College's Centenary year...
18.09.2007 - Opening up to Science
Sir Richard Sykes presents a special Centenary Lecture at London’s Guildhall... more
13.07.2007 - Business School celebrates 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Centenary with Alumni Reunion
150 alumni, staff and students brought together for a weekend of events ...
11.07.2007 - Staff Party rocks South Kensington Campus
100 years of living science celebrated with live music and an Edwardian fete ...
09.07.2007 - Royalty gathers to celebrate the Centenary of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
51³Ô¹ÏÍø marks 100th birthday with visit from The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh...
08.07.2007 - Rector presents prizes at annual Royal Regatta
In celebration of the College's Centenary, the Rector, Sir Richard Sykes, presented the prizes at this year's Henley Royal Regatta...
25.06.2007 - Exhibition Road comes alive with the Sound of Music
Up and down Exhibition Road, the sound of students singing and the Big Band playing could be heard, as the annual music day returned...
21.06.2007 - DNA Pioneer Entertains Staff and Students with Rules for Producing Great Science
Nobel prize-winning scientist Dr James Watson visited 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College this week to give a special Centenary talk on "Rules for important science"...
17.06.2007 - Exhibition Road Opens up for an Animal-Themed Family Day
Over a hundred children and their parents gathered for a Teddy Bear's Picnic in Prince's Gardens on Sunday 17th June...
16.06.2007 - Centenary Ball – biggest event ever in the history of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Union
Over two thousand five hundred students and staff danced the night away at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Centenary Ball on Saturday night...
11.06.2007 - Centenary has website of the week!
Centenary website profiled by prestigious Communication Arts magazine...
31.05.2007 -Pedal Power – race across the UK from Lands End to John O’Groats
John Collins, Students Union President, is leading the way in raising money for the Beit Masterplan project by cycling 1,000 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats...
08.05.2007 - 100 year old photograph discovered in garden shed
A photograph whose exsistance was previously unknown has been returned...
Dr Hannah Gay01.05.2007 - Literary launch brings 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's history to life
College celebrates the publication of The History of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 1907-2007...
23.04.2007 - Deputy Rector visits China as part of the Centenary celebrations
International study tour strengthens academic links between 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and China...
Watch a video (Realplayer stream) of the visit
16.04.2007 - Tanaka Business School scholarships
To celebrate the Centenary of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Tanaka Business School is offering...
20.03.2007 - Symphony Orchestra celebrate the Centenary
Centenary celebratory concert in the sumptuous surroundings of Cadagon Hall...
06.03.2007 - CGCA 94th Annual Dinner
Lord Browne of Madingley is the key speaker at this year's sold out dinner...
28.02.2007 - Growing support for 'marathon man'

Over £21,000 has been promised so far to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's very own 'marathon man'...
26.02.2007 - One hundred acres of rainforest for one hundred years of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College
Silwood Park students raise money to support...
07.02.2007 - Lift off for Centenary!

The day was packed with events to launch the College's celebration of 100 years of living science, including...
06.02.2007 - Are you a Centenary winner?
Find out who won in the Centenary prize draw...
Launch day Centenary balloons30.01.2007 - Students and staff mark the launch of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Centenary year
One hundred years of invention and innovation are celebrated today with the official launch of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Centenary year...
30.01.2007 - 51³Ô¹ÏÍø launches Centenary Campaign to raise £207m
Ten year fundraising campaign will support scholarships, campus renewal and the College's academic mission...
17.01.2007 - Come and enjoy the Centenary launch day

Take part in the Centenary launch day taking place on Tuesday 30 January. Read all about the Centenary float at the Lord Mayor's Parade...
08.01.2007 - Students and Alumni Kick Off 2007 with New Year's Day Parade
The annual New Year's Day Parade through Westminster was joined by students and alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø this year raising money for the College's Student Opportunities Fund...
01.01.2007 - An Invitation to our Centenary Events (pdf)

All the dates you need to know for the College's Centenary year!
13.12.2006 - Get Ready for the Centenary Launch

With the beginning of the College's Centenary year a matter of weeks away, it's almost time to note some of the key dates for the year in your 2007 diaries...
Lord Mayor's Parade 200611.11.2006 - Showcase of the College's Centenary at the Lord Mayor's Parade
Students from across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø took part in the 791st Lord Mayor's Parade to showcase the College's Centenary...
01.11.2006 - Centenary update - looking back as we move forward
Buy 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's history in the first major book on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø...
11.10.2006 - Centenary update - top tips and templates
Planning a Centenary event? Get some top event tips and Centenary branded templates...
Centenary stand at Freshers' Fair10.10.2006 - Centenary stand at Freshers Fair
Centenary stand at Freshers Fair attracts hundreds of students who posted free Centenary cards to their families around the world...
05.07.2006 - Centenary update
The winner of the Centenary slogan competition is announced...
01.05.2006 - Centenary Brochure
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Publication for Alumni of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's achievements
27.11.2005 - Students are invited to submit their ideas for the Centenary celebrations

Students are asked for suggestions and ideas for a Centenary logo, strapline and events.
26.10.2005 - Centenary Countdown Begins
As 51³Ô¹ÏÍø prepares to celebrate its centenary in 2007, College staff, students and alumni are asked for their ideas and suggestions to help shape the programme of events, which will run throughout that year...

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