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Lets make living fossils extinct
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/lets-make-living-fossils-extinct
Research involving Dr Rob Hammond from the Department of Genetics has been cited by the Guardian in an article about 'living fossils' - and if it's time for scientists to retire the term.
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Professor John Bridges involved in two missions to Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/professor-john-bridges-involved-in-two-missions-to-mars
An exploratory mission to Mars which will give Space Research Centre planetary scientists vital information about potential landing sites for the upcoming ExoMars project launched from Kazakhstan today.
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Adrianna finds her calling talking internet safety with Leicesters young people
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/adrianna-finds-her-calling-talking-internet-safety-with-leicester2019s-young-people
Teaching school children about the importance of staying safe online has inspired final year Criminology student Adrianna to pursue a career in the criminal justice system that will involve working with children.
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Leicester criminologist uncovers experiences of domestic abuse among churchgoers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/leicester-criminologist-uncovers-experiences-of-domestic-abuse-among-churchgoers
One in four Cumbria churchgoers who took part in recent research by Coventry and Leicester universities say they have experienced abuse in their current relationship.
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Get to know your brain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/get-to-know-your-brain
Have you ever wondered how the brain actually works- what makes us move, feel, think, and listen? On Wednesday 14 March, in the midst of global Brain Awareness Week (BAW), a day of events will provide the public with an opportunity to learn all about how the brain functions.
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Leicester ranked a top 3 UK progressive city
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/top-3-city
Leicester has been named the UK’s third most progressive city for social and environmental issues, which is great news for the University of Leicester’s students and staff.
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Virtual exhibition finds students ‘more determined than ever’ as lockdown ends
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/images-of-research
The University of Leicester’s Doctoral College is set to reveal a selection of striking images in a virtual photography exhibition capturing the passion of its PhD students and Research Staff.
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Experts gathered to explore a potentially revolutionary method of diagnosing heart and lung disease from a patients breath sample
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/experts-gathered-to-explore-a-potentially-revolutionary-method-of-diagnosing-heart-and-lung-disease-from-a-patient2019s-breath-sample
On 1 November, the EMBER (East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node) Industry Symposium took place, to discuss how the latest technologies could take us a step closer to accurately diagnosing conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary...
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Academic clinical fellow wins Research Bursary and NIHR Poster Prize
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/academic-clinical-fellow-wins-research-bursary-and-nihr-poster-prize
An Academic clinical fellow from our University’s College of Life Sciences has recently been awarded a Cancer Research UK Research Bursary and NIHR poster prize for his ACF research project.
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New report shows drivers are unaware of the serious consequences of failing to stop after an accident
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/new-report-shows-drivers-are-unaware-of-the-serious-consequences-of-failing-to-stop-after-an-accident
A new report by our Department of Criminology provides insight into the reasons why drivers fail to stop after an accident.