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Mark Kobine dressed in his graduation attire of a white bow tie and graduation robe

Mark Kobine dressed in his graduation attire of a white bow tie and graduation robe

Image: Douglas Robertson

ECA professional services colleague awarded a Principal’s Medal

Mark Kobine from Design Informatics received the illustrious award for his outstanding contribution to the institute’s community, and learning and teaching environment.

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and surrounding buildings in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and surrounding buildings in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Image: DHU

University of Edinburgh joint institute celebrates in style after 10 years of success in China

Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation (SCF) is headed up by Professor Juliette MacDonald.

Three BA (Hons) Interior Design alumni have been name checked by Mix Interiors and Country & Town House magazines - Aaliyah Oshodi, Anna Bishop and Andrew Murray.

Left image: Aaliyah Oshodi taken by Lilly Bertrand-Webb. Middle and right images Anna Bishop and Andrew Murray, respectively, taken from Mix 30 Under 30 website.

Interior Design alumni recognised in top industry talent lists

Three BA (Hons) Interior Design alumni have been name checked by Mix Interiors and Country & Town House magazines.

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Professor Craig Martin appointed co-chair of the UK-wide Research Supervisors’ Network

The network supports all those involved in research to share resources, expertise and experiences

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Research as inquiry and experiment

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Seminar History of Art Research Seminar Series Abstract Subjects: Art, Borders and ‘Britain' Dr Catherine Spencer joins us for the next event, Abstract Subjects: Art, Borders and ‘Britain', in the History of Art Research Seminar Series.
Dr Catherine Spencer
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Seminar History of Art Research Seminar Series Three Radioactive Fairytales from the Former East Germany: An Ultra-Violet Art History of Afterlives Professor Sarah E. James joins us for the next event, Three Radioactive Fairytales from the Former East Germany: An Ultra-Violet Art History of Afterlives, in the History of Art Research Seminar Series.
Professor Sarah E. James
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