The second report of an ad hoc committee on student admission procedures in British universities (1960) highlights improvements in the system after one year of operation. 86% of university heads reported no unreasonable delays, and 66% were satisfied with admission decisions. The committee recommends maintaining application deadlines and emphasizing the importance of early decisions. They also address ongoing issues like multiple interviews and clearing houses, suggesting experiments in limited fields. The report includes data on 1959 applications and admissions, showing varying application-to-place ratios across universities. A guide for sixth-formers is also included. The report also discusses conservation efforts on the Galapagos Islands, highlighting threats to unique species like the giant tortoise and the importance of controlling invasive species. The report emphasizes the need for research and conservation efforts to protect the islands' unique ecosystem. The report on industrial health highlights the importance of occupational health and safety, including the impact of dust on lung health. It also discusses the need for improved first-aid measures in factories. The report on X-ray diffraction studies of thermally decomposed permanganates describes the decomposition behavior of various permanganates in high vacuum, and the application of mathematical models to describe the decomposition process. The study highlights the importance of understanding the structural changes that occur during thermal decomposition.The second report of an ad hoc committee on student admission procedures in British universities (1960) highlights improvements in the system after one year of operation. 86% of university heads reported no unreasonable delays, and 66% were satisfied with admission decisions. The committee recommends maintaining application deadlines and emphasizing the importance of early decisions. They also address ongoing issues like multiple interviews and clearing houses, suggesting experiments in limited fields. The report includes data on 1959 applications and admissions, showing varying application-to-place ratios across universities. A guide for sixth-formers is also included. The report also discusses conservation efforts on the Galapagos Islands, highlighting threats to unique species like the giant tortoise and the importance of controlling invasive species. The report emphasizes the need for research and conservation efforts to protect the islands' unique ecosystem. The report on industrial health highlights the importance of occupational health and safety, including the impact of dust on lung health. It also discusses the need for improved first-aid measures in factories. The report on X-ray diffraction studies of thermally decomposed permanganates describes the decomposition behavior of various permanganates in high vacuum, and the application of mathematical models to describe the decomposition process. The study highlights the importance of understanding the structural changes that occur during thermal decomposition.