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Leading donor ‘snubbed’ by Uni

University denies claims that relationship with Zvi Meitar has been soured.

Magdalen refuses chicken rep

JCR votes against college fowl officer.

Diabetes genes link identified

Six new genes relating to type 2 diabetes have been discovered by scientists. Each gene increases the risk of diabetes by around 10%. The discovery followed a study carried out by  Nature Genetics involving 90 researchers and gathering genetic data from over 90,000 people. Diabetes affects over two million people in the UK and according to Simon Howell (Chairman of Diabetes UK),  “This research offers new opportunities for more effective ways of treating and preventing this condition.”

The London Film Festival

by Mary WaireriThe Times BFI London Film Festival is by far and away Britain’s biggest public film event. The Festival is known for providing...

Film Review: Lagerfield Confidential

by Mary WaireriRodolphe Marconi’s Lagerfeld Confidential is an intimate portrait of one of the most iconic figures of the fashion industry. Born in Hamburg...