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• Experts respond to triggering of Article 50 and Brexit

  Date: 28 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/experts-respond-to-triggering-of-article-50-and-brexit

  Over the last year, academics from across the University have been discussing Brexit and the future of the UK once we leave the European Union.

• University investment in research talent at the cutting edge of science

  Date: 23 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-investment-in-research-talent-at-the-cutting-edge-of-science

  Fresh investment into postgraduate research at the University of Leicester will nurture a cohort of scientists with expert knowledge and advanced...

• The Anthropocene Leicester scientists respond to criticisms of new geological epoch

  Date: 23 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/the-anthropocene-leicester-scientists-respond-to-criticisms-of-new-geological-epoch

  A team of academics from our University has responded to criticisms of the proposal to formalise a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene.

• Unique exceptionally preserved fossil named in honour of Sir David Attenborough

  Date: 17 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/unique-2018exceptionally-preserved2019-fossil-named-in-honour-of-sir-david-attenborough

  An international team of scientists led by our University has discovered a new 430 million-year-old fossil and has named it in honour of Sir David...

• Documentary to explore profound effects of plastic on ecosystems and human health

  Date: 15 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/documentary-to-explore-profound-effects-of-plastic-on-ecosystems-and-human-health

  The profound effects that plastic is having on marine ecosystems and human health around the world will be explored during a free public...

• Leicester shortlisted for a Guardian University Award

  Date: 8 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-shortlisted-for-a-guardian-university-award

  The University has been shortlisted for a Guardian University Award for its campaign work on the 'Vardyquake' project - a student-led project that...

• Expert opinions cover degree building Brexit and Gibraltar tinnitus and the BBC

  Date: 7 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/expert-opinions-cover-degree-building-brexit-and-gibraltar-and-the-bbc

  The government says students should get transferable credits for modules and feel free to move between higher education providers.

• Expert comment UK Government must end uncertainty for Gibraltars people after Brexit

  Date: 3 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/expert-comment-uk-government-must-end-uncertainty-for-gibraltar2019s-people-after-brexit

  University of Leicester academic, Dr Chris Grocott, has called on the Government to provide certainty on their plans for Gibraltar following Brexit.

• Researchers to present evidence to Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry

  Date: 1 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/researchers-to-present-evidence-to-joint-committee-on-human-rights-inquiry

  Experts from our School of Business will deliver evidence to a Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry exploring the progress British business has...

• Earthquakes tsunamis and Japans explosive geology

  Date: 28 Feb 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/earthquakes-tsunamis-and-japan2019s-explosive-geology

  Geological records of earthquakes and tsunamis affecting Japan and the surrounding region will be the subject of the 58th Annual Bennett Lecture...