London 2012 legacy to include medical research centre
The anti-doping facilities serving the London 2012 Games will become a “groundbreaking” research centre into personalised medicine after the Olympics have ended, it has been announced.

The anti-doping facilities serving the London 2012 Games will become a “groundbreaking” research centre into personalised medicine after the Olympics have ended, it has been announced.
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service’s tariff points scheme is a step closer to being scrapped after a consultation showed there was “considerable” support for the move.
A Russian billionaire and former physicist has awarded nine scientists prizes of $3 million (£1.9 million) each for their work in fundamental physics.

By Paul Fain for Inside Higher Ed
The Institute for Public Policy Research has put out a call for evidence for its Commission on the Future of Higher Education in England.
Outstanding lecturers and learning-support staff within higher education have been recognised by the sector.
A cross-party group of MPs has recommended a change in the law to prevent unpublished research data being released under the Freedom of Information Act.

Regent's College has become the latest private institution to be granted degree-awarding powers, and it now aims to become only the second private university in the UK.

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