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Universitys travel plan praised as an exemplar
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/universitys-travel-plan-praised-as-an-exemplar
The University of Leicester’s travel plan has now been published and has received high praise from the city council.
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UK governments urged to reconsider the practice of collective worship and religious observance in schools
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/uk-governments-urged-to-reconsider-the-practice-of-collective-worship-and-religious-observance-in-schools
The majority of schools in the UK are required by law to organise acts of collective worship (England, Northern Ireland, Wales) or religious...
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 5 11 November
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-5-11-november
Dr Jon Moran from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for The Conversation about issues facing the Iraqi...
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Friendly rugby match recreates historical battle of the sexes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/friendly-rugby-match-recreates-historical-battle-of-the-sexes
A friendly match between male and female teams recreated a 50-year-old game of rugby to mark the Rugby World Cup final.
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New hope for gay communities following Typhoon Haiyan
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/new-hope-for-gay-communities-following-typhoon-haiyan
Many LGBT people in Tacloban, Philippines have achieved new-found acceptance in their communities, including a dramatic rise in the number of...
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Opportunities open up in South Korea for students and researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/opportunities-open-up-in-south-korea-for-students-and-researchers
We have signed a new agreement with a major university in South Korea to send students to South East Asia as part of their degree programme.
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New study finds that everyday activities empower young people in care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/new-study-finds-that-everyday-activities-empower-young-people-in-care
Simply going shopping, playing in the park or reading are the kind of everyday activities that give young people in care a better sense of value...
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Exhibition on life of diarist John Evelyn showcases exceptional collection of books and prints
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/exhibition-on-life-of-diarist-john-evelyn-showcases-exceptional-collection-of-books-and-prints
A new exhibition in the Special Collections highlights an ‘exceptional’ collection of rare books and prints from the life of 17th century diarist...
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Leicester researchers to speak at Documentary Media Month events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/leicester-researchers-to-take-part-in-documentary-media-month-events
Leicester researchers will be holding a series of events as part of Documentary Media Month, taking place throughout the month of November and...
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Major new research on pictoral smoking warnings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/major-new-research-on-pictoral-smoking-warnings
The University is part of an international team that carried out a large experimental study on pictorial warnings for tobacco products funded by...