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We all know bullying occurs in children’s playgrounds, inside and outside of secondary schools and sometimes even in the adult workplace, but what about University?

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A film showing two would-be terrorists dressed in camouflage, crawling across a town centre park in broad daylight was played to a jury today.

Degrees of concern: Obtaining grants can be a skill in itself

Nine out of 10 postgraduates are worried about how to fund their study, according to Graduate Prospects. It's not surprising – further degrees cost an average of £15,000 a year with living costs, and financial support is fragmented and bureaucratic. But professional advisers say that students who stick with applications will be rewarded.