Box Acc.2013/020, Box 71

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Correspondence about topics such as an application for SERC funding to establish a Centre for Molecular Recognition at the University, staffing levels in the Department of Chemistry, the organisational structure of the Department, and the cost of liquid nitrogen produced in the Department.

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Correspondence about topics such as the cost of liquid nitrogen produced in the Department of Chemistry, a February 1993 report on A Review of the Department of Chemistry's Finances produced by Professor Whitby, and a September 1992 application to SERC for the renewal of Centre status for the Edinburgh Centre for Molecular Recognition.

Scope and Contents Correspondence about topics such as the administrative arrangements for the appointment of the Tarmac Chair of Civil Engineering Construction (including a job advertisement and interview arrangements), the University's involvement in a 1992 bid to the Teaching and Learning Technology Programme re First Level Mechanics for Engineers and Scientists, the courses run by the Unit of Fire Safety Engineering, and the exploration of closer links between the departments of civil engineering at...

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Correspondence about the Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John providing funds for a Clinical Ecology research project (relating to food intolerance in inflammatory bowel disease) including information about a cheque presentation ceremony on 23 September 1985, correspondence about funding for the purchase of new scientific and computer equipment, and correspondence about the circumstances under which the University would grant Honorary status to members of NHS staff.

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Copies of presentations given to the University by Innovest and Baillie Gifford on Socially Responsible Investment, correspondence about the development of the University's socially responsible investment strategy, copies of reports from Baillie Gifford on various companies which might not fit into the strategy, and correspondence about requests from the Students' Association that the University should disinvest from various companies.

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Correspondence about the sale of University assets, including a Ben Nicholson mural donated to the Tate Gallery, and items from the Torrie Collection.

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Copy of Ernst & Young's June 2001 briefing paper "Keeping Britain Competitive" about a forthcoming UK Government white paper on international competitiveness, and correspondence with the Inland Revenue about developing a comprehensive register of charities in Scotland.

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Agendas, papers and minutes of meetings of the Group, and papers for meetings of the Panel to Review the Faculty Group of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.