Two students at the Institute of Biology had wrong grades registered on their exams and papers in the course of the autumn of 2003. Four students have appeared in the newspaper following similar episodes over the last 18 months. Student Guro Sogn Andersen was surprised at only being given a D on her exam in cellular biology. She reviewed the paper together with University staff, and found that her results should have earned her a B.

Kjetil Jacobsen, who is responsible for the course in general biology – where similar mistakes have occurred –, blames the large number of papers students hand in, as well as the number of students. He points out that the institute\'s logistical tasks have multiplied following the introduction of the Quality Reform.

The Directorate for Social Affairs and Health proposes that medical students who have trained in Norway are to be given priority when awarding residency places. The reason is that, due the lack of vacancies, 170 of 520 final year students will have to wait for a semester before embarking on their residency. ANSA, the Association for Norwegian Students Abroad is appalled, and points out that such a change would be in conflict with the EEA rules.