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Ancient history competitions to inspire school children to learn about Greek and Roman pasts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/ancient-history-competitions-to-inspire-school-children-to-learn-about-greek-and-roman-pasts
A series of competitions organised by our University will inspire young people across the UK to learn about the ancient world in creative ways.
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Leicester Lecture to examine profound impact of current global trends on future health and medical care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-lecture-lecture-to-examine-2018profound2019-impact-of-current-global-trends-on-future-health-and-medical-care
Our prestigious Frank May Clinical Sciences Lecture series will feature the forthcoming lecture 'How health in the U.K. will change over the next 20 years; the good and the bad' on 23 October.
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Range of events taking place to celebrate Black History Month
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/range-of-events-taking-place-to-celebrate-black-history-month
October 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in the UK- a time to celebrate black history, arts and culture.
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Expert opinions cover the Stoke byelection rocks and Indian banknotes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/expert-opinions-cover-trump-rocks-an-indian-banknotes
Inès Hassen, Researcher at the Centre for Urban History and Teaching Fellow in French Studies, discusses how the cultural and economic history of Leicester serves as a beneficial reference in a world in need of hope.
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Leicester academic praises scheme allowing working class children to shine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-academic-praises-scheme-allowing-working-class-children-to-shine
A University of Leicester scientist has discussed his involvement with an educational opportunities programme, organised by The Sutton Trust, that inspired him to pursue his studies in planetary science.
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Leicester OnTrack to advance social mobility
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-ontrack-to-advance-social-mobility
Martin Perfect, Employer Relationship Manager in the Careers Service at the University of Leicester, has discussed the challenges of advancing social mobility and the Widening Participation schemes available to students at the University.
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Sensing technology study identifies trees affected by deadly larch disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/sensing-technology-study-identifies-trees-affected-by-deadly-larch-disease
Researchers from our University have used remote sensing technology by Leicestershire-based aerial mapping company Bluesky in order to identify trees affected by a destructive disease.
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Expert opinions cover Brexit womens protests in South Korea and Boko Haram
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/expert-opinions-cover-brexit-and-womens-protests
In an article for 'The UK in a Changing Europe', Dr Simona Guerra from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has examined the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and attitudes towards Brexit following the recent pro-EU...
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CMS Societies
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/about/cms-societies
Leicester Actuarial Sciences Society (LASS) The Leicester Actuarial Science Society is led by Leicester students and is a part of the Institute and faculty of actuaries for student actuaries community across Leicester, Coventry & Peterborough.
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Outgoing students
https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit/outgoing
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. It will give you the opportunity to broaden your academic and social horizons while enhancing your future career prospects.