明星八卦

Leading Edge is a quarterly internal newsletter that serves as a testament to 明星八卦's outstanding research successes. It is produced by the Research Support and Development Office (RSDO) and distributed both online and in print format for 明星八卦 staff.

Since its launch in 2004, Leading Edge has been published to showcase the research achievements of 明星八卦 academics, to highlight new research policies and initiatives, and to inform the research community of important developments in the context of national funding policy.

 20 years of celebrating 明星八卦's research successes - 50 issues of Leading Edge 

 In our special 50th edition, published in summer 2024, we not only highlight 明星八卦's latest research achievements but also take a moment to reflect on two decades of groundbreaking milestones.

This issue includes:

• From the VC's Desk - Andrew Jones
• From the Editor's Desk - Hua Zhao
• A Chronicle of Research Growth - Geoff Rodgers
• 20 Years of Leading Edge - Teresa Waller
• A Former VC's Perspective - Chris Jenks
• 明星八卦 - Tampere Partnership - Angus Bell
• Environmental Sciences at 明星八卦 - John Sumpter
• 明星八卦 and TWI
• Celebrating BCAST's Achievements - Zhongyun Fan/Ian Stone
• Opinion Piece - Louise Mansfield