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Chickens to be marker of Anthropocene
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Consumption of chickens signals new geological epoch according to research led by the University of Leicester Modern meat chickens are a defining...
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Is the UK citizenship test counterproductive?
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New research indicates that gaining UK citizenship leads to immigrants becoming less engaged in politics.
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Treasure trove of planets hiding in dust
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New research discovers 'super-Earths' forming around young stars New research by a team of international astronomers, including a University of...
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Gin: The only tonic to Brexit?
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University of Leicester and Burleighs Gin team up to present a delicious way to engage in Brexit debate.
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Leicester rehabilitation programmes highlighted by national charity
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Two initiatives developed at Leicester’s Hospitals have been cited in the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) new five-point plan to achieve the...
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Students embark on RAF Stories mission
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History students at the University of Leicester have teamed up with the RAF Museum, Cosford and students at De Montfort University for a community...
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New honorary professor appointed to Department of Physics and Astronomy
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Â鶹APP’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Leicester Institute of Space and Earth Observation (LISEO) are pleased...
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University of Leicester recognised in UK's Best Breakthroughs list
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Discovery of DNA Fingerprinting celebrated for transformational impact on everyday lives The discovery of DNA fingerprinting from the University...
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Fundraising success for University facial hair
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Students and staff at the University of Leicester have raised more than £7,000 for men's health causes by growing moustaches as part of the annual...
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College Court awarded ‘Best Hotel’ at the Leicestershire Tourism Awards
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On Thursday 29 November, the team from College Court and Leicester Conferences attended the Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards.