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University tobacco cash row leads to resignation 

In his letter of resignation to Vice Chancellor Sir Colin Campbell, Dr Smith, said: "This is a mistake and has damaged the university. If the university were to decide to return the money then I would be delighted to retract my resignation."

Dr Smith added that the reason the vote in favour of his resignation was so close was because "people were divided over whether I should dissociate myself from the university, or stay and argue my case."

University spokesman Philip Dalling said: "We are sorry to lose his expertise, but the university decided to accept the money five months ago. It has been ratified by the governing council and the senate."

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