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Research finds Earths technosphere now weighs 30 trillion tons
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An international team led by our geologists has made the first estimate of the sheer size of the physical structure of the planet’s technosphere –...
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Academic publishes one of the best books of the year
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A book by University of Leicester academic Dr Kate Loveman has been cited among the best books of the year.
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Scientists model impact of green infrastructure on City Centre traffic pollution
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Scientists from EarthSense Systems and our University have published the results of a study into the effect of urban trees on air pollution.
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Study shows genetic link to fatal health condition could aid future treatment
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Thousands of lives could be saved every year after it was discovered a fatal cardiovascular condition could be linked to four genes, research has...
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Leicester diabetes experts gather for international conference
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Leicester diabetes experts will be speaking at a global discussion on diabetes self-management and prevention in Denmark this week.
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Study reveals mysteries of enzyme mechanism
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An international research team led by our University has made a breakthrough advance by trapping an intermediate in the mechanism of enzymes...
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University in new agreement with Japanese University
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Â鶹APP has forged a new partnership with the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), paving the way for the two institutions...
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Leicester expert features on BBC 100 Women series
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The BBC’s 2016 season of 100 women has featured expert comment from our University.
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Event explores digital opportunities for crisis work and international development
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The role of communications and technology in crises worldwide are to be discussed at an event that launches a new international network of...
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Nobel peace prize nominee held captive by IS gives public lecture - photo gallery added
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Nobel Peace Prize nominee and UN Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad, a Yazidi woman who was held captive by Islamic State members and whose six...