The new M.Sc. course based in the Museum, entitled 'History of Science: Instruments, Museums, Science, Technology', has attracted an encouraging amount of interest and will get under way in October with seven students: three from the U.S.A., two from Italy and one each from France and the U.K. The course represents a major development in the life of the Museum and a significant commitment to teaching by the staff. Potential students for the following academic year, 1997-8, are invited to write to the Keeper, at the address below, for details of the course.