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New research blows the lid on volcanic activity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/new-research-blows-the-lid-on-volcanic-activity
Geologists from our University have been unravelling an age-old geological story. Their research, relating to ancient volcanic activity in Mongolia and China, challenges existing knowledge about the processes involved.
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Universitys Attenborough Arts Centre to take part in Leicester Comedy Festival this February
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university2019s-attenborough-arts-centre-to-take-part-in-leicester-comedy-festival-this-february
The University’ Attenborough Arts Centre will take part in Leicester Comedy Festival this February to host 18 new shows by local favourites and new emerging comedians.
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Acclaimed economist David Blanchflower to hold lecture on Trump and Brexit at our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/acclaimed-economist-david-blanchflower-to-hold-lecture-on-trump-and-brexit-at-our-university
Our School of Business will be hosting a free public lecture by acclaimed economist David Blanchflower. David will be offering unique insights into the election of Donald Trump to the White House and the EU referendum on Wednesday 25 January.
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Leicester researchers work with dogs to sniff out chemicals that identify human remains
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/leicester-researchers-work-with-dogs-to-sniff-out-chemicals-that-identify-human-remains
Researchers from our University are working with police forces in the UK to improve the accuracy of police dogs in identifying human remains in criminal investigations.
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Publicspirited officials can make a difference to Grenfell Tower public inquiry says security expert
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/public-spirited-officials-can-make-a-difference-to-grenfell-tower-public-inquiry-says-security-expert
A University of Leicester expert in security and disaster management has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, arguing that history has shown that public-spirited officials can be successful in holding those responsible to...
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University to showcase research stars of tomorrow
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/university-to-showcase-research-stars-of-tomorrow
The University of Leicester’s annual event celebrating postgraduate research returns this week, providing members of the public the opportunity to discover more about the diverse range of cutting-edge work of the University’s Postgraduate Researchers.
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New video features student effort to develop eco-friendly technologies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/new-video-features-student-effort-to-develop-eco-friendly-technologies
A PhD student from our Department of Chemistry has participated in a new video that promotes his environmental research – and highlights opportunities for fellow researchers.
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TEDxLeicester to take satellite technology one step beyond
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/tedxleicester-to-take-satellite-technology-2018one-step-beyond2019
Some of the innovative and cutting-edge applications that satellite technology and its data are being put to will be explored in a TEDxLeicester event in partnership with the University of Leicester and the National Space Centre.
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The Weakest Links Anne Robinson to speak at Literary Leicester event honouring the life of revered editor Alexander Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/the-weakest-link2019s-anne-robinson-to-speak-at-literary-leicester-event-honouring-the-life-of-revered-editor-alexander-chancellor
A panel of esteemed writers and journalists will commemorate the life and work of Spectator editor Alexander Chancellor CBE on Wednesday 15 November at 4.00 pm.
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Project to explore how survival of British hedgehogs is affected by changing climate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/project-to-explore-how-survival-of-british-hedgehogs-is-affected-by-changing-climate
Researchers from our University will be exploring how the UK’s changing climate could be affecting the survival of British hedgehogs as part of a new project to protect endangered animal species.