Exchange Program

2009 was the year of homecoming, and 2010 is the year of outgoing for some university students. Our reporters, Jingjiao Liu and Chenyu Cui, speak to Suzanne Smith, Faculty Administrator at Edinburgh Napier University, about exchange programs currently on offer to students. They also speak to some international students about their experiences.

Doctor’s thoughts on David Beckham’s injury

As word of David Beckham’s injury spreads, we talk to local expert Dr. Harry Burnett about what treatment is in store for the footballer. Dr Burnett, is one of Scotland’s leading sports medicine physicians, is based at Care4Sports on Brunstfield Place, Edinburgh.

Can Edinburgh Castle, be an army base for another 10 years

A 10-year plan for Edinburgh Castle has been agreed, which reinforces the commitment between Historic Scotland and the Army to share the site. There were previous concerns that the military would pull out of the base, leaving it as only a visitor attraction. The castle remains an army base, as well as Scotland’s biggest visitor [...]

Roman Polanski wins the Silver Bear at Berlin

Roman Polanski has won the Silver Bear for best director at the Berlin Film Festival for his new political thriller, The Ghost Writer, but he could not accept it because he is engaged in a lawsuit for having sex with a minor in 1977. His producer, Alain Sarde, accepted the best director prize instead Polanski [...]

McGrady loses game but wins applause

McGrady scored 26 points in his Knicks debut Saturday night, two days after being acquired in a trade. Though the Knicks ultimately fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-118, in overtime, it was an encouraging start. McGrady played 32 minutes and finished 10 for 17 from the field, with 5 assists and 4 rebounds, lifting his [...]

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