List of conferences in London

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References

  1. ↑ "UCL launches investigation into secret eugenics conference". Times Higher Education. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  2. ↑ Daley, Jim (12 January 2018). "Secret Eugenics Conference Uncovered at University College London". The Scientist. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  3. ↑ Rawlinson, Kevin; Adams, Richard (11 January 2018). "UCL to investigate eugenics conference secretly held on campus". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  4. ↑ "Bandlyst fra universiteterne: Hemmelig forskergruppe mødes i Skanderborg" (in Danish). 14 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
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