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New research suggests health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/shift
A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, Fitbits, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short-term, according to new research from the National Institute of Health and Care Research...
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Gamma-ray burst is ‘Rosetta Stone’ for finding neutron star collisions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/gamma-ray-burst-neutron-star
A highly unusual blast of high-energy light from a nearby galaxy has been linked by a team of scientists including astronomers at the University of Leicester to a neutron star merger.
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Misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport among male football fans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/sport-misogyny
Openly misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport may be common amongst male football fans, according to new research involving online message boards.
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Welcome to the LLI blog
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/05/25/learning-or-teaching-where-do-we-begin/
Posted by Frances Deepwell in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on May 25, 2016 Welcome to the Leicester Learning Institute blog.
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John Bridges: Mars Science Laboratory
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/08/01/john-bridges-mars-science-laboratory/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 1, 2012 Welcome to my Mars Science Laboratory Blog. My name is Dr John Bridges and I am a planetary scientist at the University of Leicester. I am also part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission team.
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Call for Armed Forces personnel to share stories of transition to healthcare careers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/armed-forces
To coincide with Armed Forces Day 2022 (Saturday 25 June), Leicester health professionals have launched a major new research project which could provide solutions to the NHS’ staff shortage crisis by helping veterans transition into civilian careers.
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Discovery reveals remains of first aquatic dinosaur 'river-monster'
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/spinosaurus
An historic discovery of fossils by an international team, including Dr David Unwin at the University of Leicester, has revealed the remains of the first aquatic dinosaur.
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Unique event with special guests celebrates 35th anniversary of DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/07-dna35
Please note: this event is now sold out. A video recording of the event will be available online, via the University homepage, next week.
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Richard Float
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/richard-float
We have learned, with great sadness, of the death of Richard Float, who worked in the Estates Division for more than thirty years, as Assistant Bursar and then Bursar. Richard passed away on 7 October 2024, aged 91.
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Criminology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/lw3350
Module code: LW3350 Criminology is the multi-disciplinary study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. It is informed by a wide variety of perspectives (social, philosophical, political), helping you to develop a contextual understanding of the law.