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The article "Troubled Wales is hit by plagiarism claim" (News, THES , November 8) conflates and confuses two cases. The first, Jo Kimber's, was a complaint to the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales Swansea that was considered in accordance with that institution's procedures. It was not a matter for the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales. The second case related to a plagiarism allegation that the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales concluded was unfounded. Arising from our investigations, however, we did require Swansea to improve procedures for the referencing of source material.

The Council for Academic Freedom and Academic Standards' claim that, in the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales, "poor academic practice is less reprehensible than the intention to deceive" is unfounded. Cases of either type are of equal concern and are dealt with decisively.

Deborah J. Bradley
Academic secretary
51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales