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This page has a brief explanation of each type of cookie we use.

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These essential cookies do things like remember your progress through a form and enable core functionality such as page navigation, and access to secure areas.

Analytics and customisation cookies

To improve your experience of the MRC CTU at UCL website by understanding visitor behaviour.

They collect information to help us:

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  • Identify technical issues and errors
  • Measure the effectiveness of our content

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See the full list of cookies used on the MRC CTU at UCL website on our cookie register

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