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Geological Society of London honour for geology professor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/geological-society-of-london-honour-for-geology-professor
Jan Zalasiewicz (pictured), Professor of Palaeobiology at our School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, has been awarded the Prestwich Medal for 2018 by the Geological Society of London.
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Director of Digital Services
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/senior-management/professional-services-executive-group/digital-services-director
Learn more about our Director of Digital Services at the University of Leicester.
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Leicester academic publishes analysis of contemporary photographer Luigi Ghirri
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-professor-publishes-analysis-of-contemporary-photographer-luigi-ghirri
Dr Marina Spunta, Associate Professor of Italian in the University’s School of Arts, has co-edited a book (with Jacopo Benci) examining the work of leading Italian photographer Luigi Ghirri.
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Our cancer researchers feature in new publication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/our-cancer-researchers-feature-in-new-publication
The work of our University’s cancer researchers features in a new special issue of ecancermedicalscience It provides a special focus on three areas: biomarkers, screening and prevention.
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Compost mentis new demonstration site at Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/compost-mentis-new-demonstration-site-at-botanic-garden
Green fingered visitors are invited to learn more about the art of composting at a new site at our Botanic Garden.
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The Bulletin - Leicester receives funding for ground-breaking research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/the-bulletin-leicester-receives-funding-for-ground-breaking-research
In this episode of The Bulletin from the University of Leicester News Centre: Hear why the university is receiving funding for groundbreaking research in global health and development. Find out why students must register to vote by 7 June to make their voice heard.
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Tracking alien invaders
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/natural-heritage/invasive-species
Professor Mark Williams and PhD Students Stephen Himson and Rachael Holmes explain the influence of non-native plants and animals on the biosphere, and how humans can make a positive difference on the world.
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Environmental sustainability
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/expertise/medicine-science-technology/environmental-sustainability
Environmental sustainability examines the interaction between people and their surroundings. The challenge is to make use of natural resources whilst safeguarding their future availability.
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Hours of driving and watching TV lower IQ scores research suggests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/hours-of-driving-and-watching-tv-lower-iq-scores
A doctoral student from our University has commanded global media coverage for a study that found that driving for more than two hours a day appears to steadily reduce intelligence.
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Leicester expert to discuss Obesity Paradox on BBC Radio 4
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/leicester-expert-to-discuss-obesity-paradox-on-bbc-radio-4
Professor Gavin Murphy (pictured) from our Department of Cardiovascular Sciences will be appearing on BBC Radio 4: Inside Health on Tuesday 18 July discussing his research into the Obesity Paradox.