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Link between hibernation in animals and Alzheimers prevention identified
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/link-between-hibernation-in-animals-and-alzheimers-prevention-identified
Research by scientists at the Medical Research Council’s Toxicology Unit, based at the University, has identified a protective mechanism that kicks in when body temperature is lowered, activating a process that prevents the loss of brain cells and the connections between them.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Organisations
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/mn2133
Module code: MN2133 This popular module explores and debates the concept of equity and inclusion in the workplace against a backdrop of growing diversity within the labour force.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Organisations
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mn2133
Module code: MN2133 This popular module explores and debates the concept of equity and inclusion in the workplace against a backdrop of growing diversity within the labour force.
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Advanced Microeconomics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ec3000
Module code: EC3000 Any economic decision involves a part of uncertainty. Governments make policy decisions in a world where economic or sanitary crises are almost impossible to foresee. Financial actors and insurers are essentially dealing with risks.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Organisations
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mn2133
Module code: MN2133 This popular module explores and debates the concept of equity and inclusion in the workplace against a backdrop of growing diversity within the labour force.
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Venturefest East Midlands 2016 registrations now open
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/venturefest-east-midlands-2016-registrations-now-open
Registrations are now open for Venturefest East Midlands, the region’s premier business growth network, taking place at the King Power Stadium, Leicester on 15 & 16 March 2016. Delegate places are free of charge and interested parties can register now.
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Material Centre at CONEXS 2022 in Newcastle, 30th March to 1st April.
https://le.ac.uk/sustainable-materials-processing/news/material-centre-at-conexs
The Collaborative Network for X-ray Spectroscopy (CONEXS) aims to establish a UK community for X-ray spectroscopy, focusing on nurturing the synergy between experiment and theory.
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Screaming jelly babies and cannon fire at Salters Festival of Chemistry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/screaming-jelly-babies-and-cannon-fire-at-salters2019-festival-of-chemistry
60 students from 15 schools in the East Midlands will enjoy an exciting day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at the University on Thursday 23 April. Each school will be represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
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Increased activity during the summer caused by genes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/increased-activity-during-the-summer-caused-by-genes
The warm temperature on a summer’s day is often a time for relaxing, but researchers from the Department of Genetics have suggested that a ‘thermosensory’ gene could be responsible for changes in behaviour in different climates.
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Research highlights incredible insects during National Insect Week
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/2018national-insect-week2019-creeps-up-on-us-once-more
The feature, revisiting four occasions where insects played an instrumental role in University research, can be found here Insects, bugs, creepy-crawlies - there are some who say they are not always the cutest critters, but they can certainly be one of the most useful and...