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Celebrating graduation photos videos and more online
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/celebrating-graduation-photos-videos-and-more-online
University of Leicester graduates have been celebrating their achievements at our degree ceremonies at De Montfort Hall this week. Our photographers and multimedia team have been capturing the ceremonies and attendees all through the week.
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Expert opinions cover museums MEPs Donald Trump and learning gain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/expert-opinions-cover-museums-meps-donald-trump-and-learning-gain
Robin Clarke from the School of Museum Studies has written a staff blog discussing how museums can challenge pervasive media and stand up for the marginalised and less fortunate.
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Childrens purchasing behaviour significantly impacted by social media and mobile apps research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/children2019s-purchasing-behaviour-2018significantly-impacted2019-by-social-media-and-mobile-apps-research-shows
Exposure to prompts to make in-app purchases in mobile games has a significant impact on children’s purchasing behaviour, according to a recent study funded by the European Commission involving Dr Giuseppe Veltri, who now works at the Department of Media Communication.
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Research shows women who feel more at risk of crime also prefer physically dominant partners
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-shows-women-who-feel-more-at-risk-of-crime-also-prefer-physically-dominant-partners
Women who prefer physically formidable and dominant mates (PPFDM) tend to feel more at risk of crime regardless of the situation or risk factors present, according to researchers from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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Historian to speak at Holocaust events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/historian-to-speak-at-holocaust-events
The Holocaust and its legacy will be explored at three events in the city and county Professor Aubrey Newman, Emeritus Professor in the School of History.
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Study suggests ancient communities resisted farming practices
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-suggests-ancient-communities-resisted-farming-practices
Research involving Leicester researchers has uncovered new evidence of lifestyles thousands of years ago.
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Leicester shortlisted for Guardian University Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/leicester-shortlisted-for-guardian-university-awards
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted for two categories in the prestigious Guardian University Awards 2016.
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University of Leicester inspires new HeForShe video by Barclays
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-of-leicester-inspires-barclayss-heforshe-video
Our fellow 10x10x10 IMPACT Champion, Barclays has replicated our film concept for their own HeForShe campaign video. The video shows Barclays CEOs pledging their commitment to HeForShe - the U.N.
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International careers services collaborate to share employability best practice in Higher Education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/international-careers-services-collaborate-to-share-employability-best-practice-in-higher-education
The University of Leicester’s Career Development Service has partnered with the University of California, Berkeley’s Career Center to host an employability event that is the first of its kind.
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Lessons to learn from Leicester success in urban policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/lessons-to-learn-from-leicester-success-in-urban-policy
With a Premier League winning football team and World Snooker Champion to its name, eyes have turned to Leicester as a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world.