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Protests against Trump in Britain may well signal the beginning of a new wave of AntiBrexit mobilisation
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Dr Fabian Frenzel (pictured), from the University of Leicester’s School of Business, has suggested that the recent protests against President...
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Awardwinning documentary explores the hot and energetic universe
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An award-winning documentary produced by an international consortium of space researchers, including scientists from our Department of Physics and...
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Leicester team shows how to reduce carbon emissions from agricultural peatland
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Raising the water table could slow down global warming, boost crop yields, and preserve peat soils according to a new study.
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Free online course offers unique insights into the time of Richard III
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As the second anniversary of the reinterment of Richard III approaches in March, our University is relaunching its highly popular online course...
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Expert opinions cover World Cancer Day Brexit and Donald Trump
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Dr Leah Bassel from the School of Media, Communication and Sociology has discussed the Casey review and immigration in an article for Discover...
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Worlds biggest study of genetics of lung health and disease allows scientists to predict chance of developing COPD
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The world’s biggest study into an individual’s genetic make-up and the risk of developing lung disease could allow scientists to more accurately...
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University academic shortlisted for prestigious biology award
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Dr Sarah Gretton (pictured)Â from our Centre for Interdisciplinary Science has been shortlisted as a finalist for the HE Bioscience Teacher of the...
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New archaeological discovery sheds light on Leicesters Roman past
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Leicester archaeologists have uncovered a fantastic Roman mosaic and evidence of good living over 1,500 years ago in the city centre in a home...
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The impact of Pokémon Go to be explored at free public lecture
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The social impact of viral augmented reality game Pokémon Go, which became a cultural phenomenon in 2016, will be explored during a free public...
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Leicester experts praise translation of diabetes risk-testing tool
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The translation of a tool to help people find out their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes has been described by Professor Kamlesh Khunti from the...