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• BBCs science preview of the year 2016 includes Leicester research

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/bbcs-science-preview-of-the-year-2016-includes-leicester-research

  Research into the Anthropocene has been mentioned in a BBC article covering the big upcoming science stories of 2016. The Anthropocene is a term formulated in 2000 to denote the present age, where humans are dramatically altering many geologically important conditions.

• Protecting children from war and violence

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/protecting-children

  In any society subjected to war or violence, children are the innocent victims. Even if they are not injured themselves, the experience is understandably traumatic.

• Evidence of 2,000 years of human activity found on market site in Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/evidence-2000-years-human-activity-market

  University of Leicester Archaeological Services carrying out excavations at the site of the city’s new market square, with discoveries including a Roman infant burial and remains of a dungeon believed to be from the 16th century

• Residents of Space Park Leicester recognised at the Leicestershire Innovation Awards

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/leicester-innovation-awards

  Innovation, research and collaboration partners of the University of Leicester recognised at the Leicestershire Innovation Awards.

• Shot at dawn in the Great War: Re-evaluating justice in the case of Harry Farr. By Floris Tomasini

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/crimcorpse/2016/10/03/shot-at-dawn/

  Posted by Emma Battell Lowman in The Power of the Criminal Corpse on October 3, 2016   Today’s post looks at a re-evaluation of justice in an emblematic case study; Harry Farr who was shot for cowardice during the Great War.

• New publication uncovers hidden histories of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/new-publication-uncovers-hidden-histories-of-leicester

  Hidden histories of Leicester and Leicestershire have been published in a journal providing fascinating insights into our local past – including the role played by Mary Attenborough, mother of Richard, David and John Attenborough, in housing refugee Basque children escaping...

• Gene inheritance

  https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-inheritance

  An improved understanding of genetics will raise new questions, as well as new hopes and fears. The University of Leicester is dedicated to providing a comprehensive learning experience for all.

• Publications

  https://le.ac.uk/about/info/publications

  Browse our publications at the University of Leicester, including our Annual Review, Graduates’ Review (Gryphon) and Financial Statements.

• Every breath you take...

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/sustaining-world/air-pollution

  Professor Paul Monks explores air pollution and its impact on human health and the climate.

• Discovering a King

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/natural-heritage/king-richard-iii

  Dr Turi King led the genetic investigation to establish the identity of King Richard III.