On Tuesday lunchtime, Jayamala and Rhea, from the Upper Sixth, gave talks on some academic research which they have undertaken. Jayamala spoke about cytomegalovirus and its effects on the donors and recipients of renal transplants, as well as cardiac complications. Rhea gave a talk on Functionalism Materialism and its relevance to mind-body problems. She also provided an overview of the future of functionalism in the philosophy of the mind.

Best in class: KEHS once again named West Midlands Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence
King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham (KEHS) has been named West Midlands Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence for the fifth year in a row and is once again the highest-ranking independent school outside London and the South East, with a national ranking of 11th.


