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Catalan Language and Culture II
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sp3151
Module code: SP3151 This module explores the artistic production and cultural activity in the Catalan-speaking lands throughout the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
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Study finds women experiencing delay in labour are willing to forsake their own birth plans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/study-finds-women-experiencing-delay-in-labour-are-willing-to-forsake-their-own-birth-plans
A new study of women’s experiences of delay in labour has revealed that many mums-to-be are prepared to abandon their antenatal plans for how they wanted their labours and births to be.
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Beneath the feathers how bones reveal the beauty of bird anatomy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/beneath-the-feathers-how-bones-reveal-the-beauty-of-bird-anatomy
Thought-provoking illustrations showing how the bones of over 200 species of bird are constructed will be shown at the University as part of a new publication by artist and educator Katrina van Grouw between 12 – 1pm in the Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1 on Thursday 12 February.
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NERC invests 8m into lowcarbon technology research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/nerc-invests-ps8m-into-green-energy-technology-research
NERC is investing just over £8m in research to ensure we have access to elements needed to develop a variety of low-carbon technologies.
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University opens its doors for Summer Reunion Open Day 2015
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/university-opens-its-doors-for-summer-reunion-open-day-2015
Graduates, staff, students and their families and friends will be at the University on Saturday 27 June for a free day of social events, lectures, workshops and activities for all the family.
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Destruction of Old St Pauls Cathedral highlights Great Fire of Londons devastating impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/destruction-of-old-st-paul2019s-cathedral-highlights-great-fire-of-londons-devastating-impact
In 1666 the Great Fire of London burned its way through the city, displacing thousands of residents and destroying many buildings - including Old St Paul’s Cathedral.
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HeForShe event aims to tackle gender violence on campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/heforshe-event-aims-to-tackle-gender-violence-on-campus
On Tuesday 29 November, the University will hold a HeForShe Global Ideathon which invites staff and students to help generate ways in which universities can tackle gender violence on campuses worldwide.
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Leicester leading as a startup capital research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/leicester-leading-as-a-start-up-capital-research-shows
Leicester is the third best city to start a business according to recent research by the Association of Accounting Technicians.
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Six leading Midlands universities launch flagship initiative to support research innovation and growth in the region
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/six-leading-midlands-universities-launch-flagship-initiative-to-support-research-innovation-and-growth-in-the-region
A major new fund designed to drive cutting-edge research, innovation and skills across the Midlands Engine, has been officially launched today with significant backing from Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
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Ancient supereruptions in Yellowstone Hotspot track significantly larger than expected
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/ancient-super-eruptions-in-yellowstone-hotspot-track-2018significantly-larger2019-than-expected
A number of giant super-eruptions between 8 and 12 million years ago that could be larger than the colossal eruptions known to have taken place at Yellowstone have been identified in the United States through research led by Dr Tom Knott, Professor Mike Branney and Dr Marc...