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Ever wondered why laughter is good for you?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/sluckin-lecture-psychology-vision
World-leading neuroscientist and stand-up comedian, Professor Sophie Scott, CBE (University College London), is bringing her unique perspective on the science of humour to Leicester this month (May).
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Mars Sample Return is Underway with Mars2020 Launch
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2020/07/30/mars-sample-return-is-underway-with-mars2020-launch/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on July 30, 2020 With the successful launch of Mars2020 from Cape Canaveral today the first stage in a long and complex sample return plan is finally underway.
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University of Leicester is now a supporter of DOAJ
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2022/12/02/university-of-leicester-is-now-a-supporter-of-doaj/
The University of Leicester is now an official supporter of the Directory Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
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Grey Friars in old maps and plans
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/discovery/grey-friars-in-old-maps
Historic maps of Leicester were an invaluable source of information for pinpointing the potential location of the Grey Friars, charting how that area of the town has changed over the last 400 years.
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The increase in funded medical school places from 2018 is obviously good news but there is a snag
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/more-medical-school-places-will-not-solve-doctor-shortage
Professor Philip Baker (pictured), Head of the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of Medicine, has written an article for University Business discussing the increase in funded medical school places from 2018 announced by...
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Botanic Garden family day is huge success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/botanic-garden-family-day-is-huge-success
The University Botanic Garden annual Plant Sale and Family Day took place on Sunday 1st July and once again it was a great success, attracting more than 1,500 people and raising more £7000.
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Image of controlling behaviour is a winner
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/image-of-controlling-behaviour-is-a-winner
A prize-winning image of domestic abuse by University of Leicester researchers is to benefit a women’s charity in the city.
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Deadline to name a planet is closing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/deadline-to-name-a-planet-is-closing
The deadline for you to show your support in naming a distant planet is fast approaching. Earlier this year, the University joined forces with the Leicester Mercury to give the people of Leicester the opportunity to name their own planet.
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Who is influencing British politicians?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/04/08/who-is-influencing-british-politicians/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on April 8, 2016 Take the Unlock Democracy quiz to see if you know.
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Digitally General: why digital is not always the answer
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2018/10/12/digitally-general-why-digital-is-not-always-the-answer/
Posted by bcox in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on October 12, 2018 Making something digital does not always make it better. Why? It not the digital itself that it actually the issue.