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Tuition Fee Loan applications for part-time students now open
You can apply now for a tuition fee loan for a part-time course for 2013/14.

Could there soon be a cure for HIV?
Scientists claim to be close to a breakthrough in the battle against the virus.

Smallest film ever drawn in atoms
Researchers at IBM have moved atoms around to make a cartoon so small it has to be magnified 100 million times to be visible.

The Complete University Guide 2014
Cambridge University has come top of the latest university league tables.

Can clenching your fist boost your memory?
New research investigates whether improving your memory could be as simple as clenching your fist.

Can opening the window keep hospital patients healthier?
Scientists say that closing windows on hospital wards could increase infections.

Which universities offer the best student experience?
The University of East Anglia has topped a survey asking students about their experiences at university.

Why getting a degree could be more important than ever
The number of jobs needing a university degree is now higher than those that require no qualifications at all.

How video games can fix a lazy eye
Far from giving you square eyes, video games could be the best way to treat some vision problems.

Do parks make you happy?
People who live near green space in towns and cities are more satisfied in life.