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University investment in research talent at the cutting edge of science
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...
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The Anthropocene Leicester scientists respond to criticisms of new geological epoch
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.
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Unique exceptionally preserved fossil named in honour of Sir David Attenborough
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...
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University showcases wide-ranging postgraduate research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-showcases-wide-ranging-postgraduate-research
Talented PhD graduates from our University will be delivering a wealth of insight at the cutting edge of their fields at a day of lectures on 22...
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Documentary to explore profound effects of plastic on ecosystems and human health
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...
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Government funding for National Space Park development announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/government-funding-for-universitys-national-space-park-development-announced
The University-led National Space Park has been allocated £12.87 million in funding as part of the Government's Midlands Engine Strategy.
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Leicester shortlisted for a Guardian University Award
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...
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Portable devices monitor air pollution hotspots in cities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/portable-devices-monitor-pollution-hotspots-in-cities
Scientists at our University are trialling a portable air monitor to gather precise air pollution data at a personal scale in order to...
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New research network to address critical environmental challenges in India
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-research-network-to-address-critical-environmental-challenges-in-india
Researchers from our University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have been funded to set up a new international research network with the...
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Expert opinions cover Claudio Ranieri Michael Gove teaching in the 21st century and much more
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/expert-opinions-cover-claudio-ranieri-michael-gove-and-teaching-in-the-21st-century
John Williams, Senior Lectuer in Sociology, discussed the controversial sacking of Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri in an article for The...