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Study suggests hippocampal neuron responses are associated with memory distinctions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/study-suggests-hippocampal-neuron-responses-are-associated-with-memory-distinctions
The hippocampus is a small region of the brain that forms part of the limbic system and is primarily associated with memory and spatial navigation.
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Earth history opens a new chapter
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/earth-history-opens-a-new-chapter
An international group of scientists has proposed that fallout from hundreds of nuclear weapons tests in the late 1940s to early 1960s could be used to mark the dawn of a new geological age in Earth history – the Anthropocene.
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Research shows human impact forms striking new pattern in Earths global energy flow
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/research-shows-human-impact-forms-2018striking-new-pattern2019-in-earth2019s-global-energy-flow
The impact humans have made on Earth in terms of how we produce and consume resources has formed a ‘striking new pattern’ in the planet’s global energy flow, according to research led by Professors Mark Williams and Jan Zalasiewicz from the Department of Geology.
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Professor’s appointment will see her provide expert advice on UK screening programmes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/natalie-armstrong-screening-appointment
Natalie Armstrong, Professor of Healthcare Improvement Research in the Department of Health Sciences, has been appointed to the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) as an Implementation Expert.
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BBC Book of the Week author set to inspire our English students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/kit-de-waal-english-leicester
The author of this week’s BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week will be inspiring students on the University of Leicester’s English course, from September.
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Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/sdgs/clean-water-sanitation
The sixth Sustainable Development Goal is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
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Indoor air and health
https://le.ac.uk/cehs/hpru/our-research/indoor-air-and-health
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are ubiquitous pollutants in both indoor and outdoor air, but information on exposure to these compounds in homes and workplaces is currently limited.
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Global celebration
https://le.ac.uk/centenary/events/global-celebration
On Monday 4 October 2021, we celebrated the official birthday of the University, marking 100 years since we opened our doors to our first students in 1921. As well as events on campus, we wanted to ensure that our global community was included.
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Professor receives Honorary Fellowship for his outstanding work in pain management
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/honorary-fellowship
Professor David Lambert, Professor of Anaesthetic Pharmacology, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
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Experts probe Mumbais history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/experts-probe-mumbai2019s-history
The history of India’s richest city, Mumbai, has been explored at an international conference co-convened by the University of Leicester.