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Study suggests ancient communities resisted farming practices
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-suggests-ancient-communities-resisted-farming-practices
Research involving Leicester researchers has uncovered new evidence of lifestyles thousands of years ago.
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Leicester geologist features in international research publication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/leicester-geologist-features-in-international-research-publication
The work of Leicester geologist Richard Walker features in a new online publication by The Geological Society of America.
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New study provides insights into complexities of gender at work
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-suggests-male-workers-in-typically-female-jobs-are-not-motivated-by-money
Men in typically female-dominated occupations tend to value the social aspects of their career over financial rewards, the findings of a study by...
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 17 December 6 January
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-17-december-6-january-1
Dr Athina Karatzogianni from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing how social media...
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Study finds high blood sugar levels could lead to heart attack complications
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-finds-high-blood-sugar-levels-could-lead-to-heart-attack-complications
A team led by Dr Richard Rainbow from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences has demonstrated for the first time the mechanism by which the...
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BBCs science preview of the year 2016 includes Leicester research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/bbcs-science-preview-of-the-year-2016-includes-leicester-research
Research into the Anthropocene has been mentioned in a BBC article covering the big upcoming science stories of 2016.
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Top 10 New Years resolution lifestyle tips
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/top-10-new-year2019s-lifestyle-resolution-tips
Working out with friends, exercising in short bursts and binning faddy supplements are some of the ways people can keep fit and help prevent...
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Report explores the value we place in arts and culture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/report-explores-the-value-we-place-in-arts-and-culture
Professor Mark Banks (pictured) from the Department of Media and Communication has written a report for the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s...
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2015 in news - a selection of key stories from across the year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/2015-in-review-key-stories-from-across-the-year
Now that 2015 has come to a close, catch up with some of the key University news stories from the past year.
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Study finds women experiencing delay in labour are willing to forsake their own birth plans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/study-finds-women-experiencing-delay-in-labour-are-willing-to-forsake-their-own-birth-plans
A new study of women’s experiences of delay in labour has revealed that many mums-to-be are prepared to abandon their antenatal plans for how they...