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University Watch: February/March edition

University Watch: February/March edition

In this iteration of University Roundup: hear what’s going on at Oxford, Newcastle, and more

Newcastle to give special dispensation for distressing topics

The University of Newcastle has suggested that students should gain extra time on exam papers which deal with potentially ‘triggering’ topics

Newcastle University develops genetic blood test to diagnose liver disease

A team of medics and scientists from Newcastle University have developed a test to diagnose liver scarring before occurrence of symptoms

Newcastle University relaxes zero tolerance policy on drugs

The university has recently made an announcement signalling a shift from its hard-line approach towards banned substances

Foreign student recruitment agencies to be scrutinised

After reports of misconduct, the British Council has announced plans to regulate agencies hired by UK universities to recruit international students

Publish monkey tests, says judge

Newcastle University is forced to reveal details of controversial animal experiments that they have conducted