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NASA Mars Rover set for touchdown on Red Planet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/mars-rover
Space scientists around the world will hold their breath on Thursday as NASA’s latest mission to Mars attempts a daring landing on the Red Planet.
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The University’s History Told in Pictures
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2015/10/29/the-universitys-history-told-in-pictures/
Posted by Simon Dixon in Library Special Collections on October 29, 2015 By Rebecca Couchman-Crook , Archives Assistant The photograph collection from the University of Leicester’s history is now more accessible than ever before! You can view them from the comfort of...
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May Day: early 19th century traditions
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2016/04/29/may-day-early-19th-century-traditions/
Posted by Sarah Wood in Library Special Collections on April 29, 2016 Laying May branches Whilst many associate traditional celebrations of May Day with maypoles and Morris dancers, one early nineteenth century custom featured ‘Mayers’ (those included in May Day...
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Simon Dixon: Page 4
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/author/simon_dixon/page/4/
I am Archives and Special Collections Manager within the University Library. My role is to manage and develop the Library's and other University research collections and exploit digital technologies to reach new audiences for these collections.
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#SocialHistoryAssociationAnnualConference2016. By Emma Battell Lowman
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/crimcorpse/2016/04/19/socialhistoryassociationannualconference2016/
Posted by Emma Battell Lowman in The Power of the Criminal Corpse on April 19, 2016 In late March 2016, the Social History Association (SHA) met for its annual conference .
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Sociolinguistics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en2090
Module code: EN2090 This module focuses on contemporary English in the UK, particularly colloquial language use and perception. We will collectively create a survey about language items of interest (e.g. the use or understanding of recent slang or regional words).
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Journeys, 1700-1830
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en7226
Module code: EN7226 This module considers how the idea of the 'journey' developed during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, emphasizing continuities between writing on travel in this period and earlier forms of literature.
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Independent Research Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha2222
Module code: HA2222 This module provides the opportunity to write an essay focused on an art work of your choice. Guidance will be provided through sessions on research and writing skills, and through a supervisor who you will meet in one-to-one tutorials.
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Introductory Mineral Deposits
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gl3034
Module code: GL3034 This module is an option for the Geology degree programmes. You'll learn about ore minerals -- their structure, composition, uses, and, most importantly, how to identify them in hand-specimen.
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Equations of Mathematical Physics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ma7032
Module code: MA7032 This module introduces the mathematical theory of the equations of physics, aiming to help you understand the physical meaning of the main equations and the limits of their applications. Methods are based on Fourier series and some special functions.