Welcome to the October 2012 edition of Queen’s Now

The first Queen's Now of the new academic year includes details of Queen's Sunday Times University Guide ranking and the news that the University has been shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards.

We also find out about some of the researchers who participated in the recent Impact Showcase event and we hear from three members of staff who had the opportunity of a lifetime working at the London Olympics.

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