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THIS indispensable reference book, now appearing in its thirtieth edition,

continues to grow in usefulness and scope. Not only are all United Kingdom and commonwealth Universities and University Colleges fully dealt with (and lest the volume's title should mislead, it should be noted that over 600 pages are devoted to United Kingdom Universities), but it contains useful appen- dices and an invaluable index containing the names of 30,000 holders of uii#ersity posts throughout the Commonwealth. Among the appendices, that listing grants and awards available for British graduates outside the United Kingdom should be particularly valuable. This volume fully substantiates its claim to be the principal single collection of