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Looks into the issues regarding the groundbreaking agreement between Great Britain and France to create the first cross-channel university. Initiation of the move by Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Jacques Chirac; Benefits of the agreement to the students; Chances of local students to learn foreign language.

Reports that Great Britain might collaborate in a third-generation synchroton to be sited in France alongside the French participating in the British-based Diamond project. Details on the discussion between French Research Minister Roger-Gerard Schwarzenberg and British Science Minister David Sainsbury; Warrington, England-based Daresbury Laboratory's loss in its bid to secure the Diamond project.

Presents information on engineering degree programs being offered in Great Britain, while highlighting how these programs are viewed in France. Details on the advantages which French students have on the British when attempting to attend British universities; Reference to some of the difficulties experienced by British students when attending colleges in France.

Reports on the launching of the Entente Cordiale Scholarship Scheme at the British Embassy in Paris, France in June 1996. Program's intention to re-strengthen bond between the two countries; Profile of several of the scholars selected; Number of scholarships pledged for five years.