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Leicester scientist features in BBC documentary examining effects of air pollution in UK cities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-scientist-features-in-bbc-documentary-examining-effects-of-air-pollution-in-uk-cities
Professor Roland Leigh (pictured) from our Department of Physics and Astronomy will be appearing in an upcoming BBC Two documentary on Wednesday 10 January titled ‘Fighting for Air’, where he will provide his expertise on air pollution and its effect on public health in...
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Honorary graduates January 2018 Maggie Philbin
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/honorary-graduates-january-2018-maggie-philbin
Maggie Philbin, presenter of the much-loved children’s TV show Multi-Coloured Swap Shop and science and technology programme Tomorrow’s World, received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from our University at our graduation ceremonies on Thursday 25 January.
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PhD researcher publishes Parliamentary briefing into role science can play in international relations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/phd-researcher-publishes-parliamentary-briefing-into-role-science-can-play-in-international-relations
Emmeline Ledgerwood from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has published a briefing on Science Diplomacy based on research conducted during her 3-month RCUK policy fellowship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology in London.
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Sample preparation
https://le.ac.uk/cse/research/facilities/advanced-microscopy-facility/microscopes-and-equipment/sample-preparation
The Advanced Mircoscopy Centre (AMC) is continually investing in new equipment to ensure samples can be produced, which will produce high quality micrographs on the high resolution microscopes we have available in the centre.
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Construction work policy and forms
https://le.ac.uk/policies/estates-and-campus/contractors/project-management/construction-work-safety-policy-and-forms
Principal designers, contractors and project managers are required to adhere to policies when setting out work with the University of Leicester. Learn more.
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Author of Madame Doubtfire and Carnegie Medal winner Anne Fine to share what inspires her writing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/author-of-2018madame-doubtfire2019-and-carnegie-medal-winner-anne-fine-to-share-what-inspires-her-writing
Multi-award-winning author Anne Fine OBE will be visiting our University to speak on her long-standing career as a writer for all audiences during the Literary Leicester festival on 18 November.
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President of Pakistan meets with Leicester academic to pledge support for international initiative
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/president-of-pakistan-meets-with-leicester-academic-to-pledge-support-for-international-initiative
The President of Pakistan has pledged support for the University to promote international collaboration in higher education.
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Unique opportunity to learn about regeneration of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/unique-opportunity-to-learn-about-regeneration-of-leicester
Local universities will be offering a unique opportunity to learn about various aspects of the regeneration of Leicester from key people involved in the city's recent transformation on Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July.
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Lecture to explore the emerging blood test helping to spot cancer earlier
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/lecture-to-explore-the-emerging-blood-test-helping-to-spot-cancer-earlier
Research into a blood test that may spot cancers sooner and allow more targeted treatment is to be presented by researcher at our University. Professor Jacqui Shaw (pictured) from our Department of Cancer Studies will give the Frank May Prize Lecture 2017 on 26 June at 5.
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University of Leicester announces new Doctoral College
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/university-of-leicester-announces-new-doctoral-college
A new Doctoral College that will help to nurture the next generation of researchers and equip them with leadership and enterprise skills has been launched at our University today.