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• Birth of Giants, University of Leicester

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/leicester-to-jupiter/2016/07/20/the-birth-of-giants/

  Juno's exploration of the interior of Jupiter via gravitational mapping.

• Autumn attractions for all in arts centre’s 25th year

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/attenborough-arts-centre

  A family rave, punk cabaret and a jaw dropping textiles installation are just some of the highlights of a very special autumn programme from a Leicester arts centre.

• Social Entrepreneurs podcast

  https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/working-with-business/growth-accelerator-for-social-entrepreneurs/social-entrepreneurs-podcast

  Welcome to 'Social Entrepreneurs' Every day can bring new challenges to social enterprises alongside opportunities for innovation, growth, and creating lasting  impact.

• Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 3 9 September

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-3-9-september

  Dr Maria Rovisco from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation examining the changing tone of media coverage surrounding refugees.

• BBCs science preview of the year 2016 includes Leicester research

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/bbcs-science-preview-of-the-year-2016-includes-leicester-research

  Research into the Anthropocene has been mentioned in a BBC article covering the big upcoming science stories of 2016. The Anthropocene is a term formulated in 2000 to denote the present age, where humans are dramatically altering many geologically important conditions.

• Protecting children from war and violence

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/protecting-children

  In any society subjected to war or violence, children are the innocent victims. Even if they are not injured themselves, the experience is understandably traumatic.

• New publication uncovers hidden histories of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/new-publication-uncovers-hidden-histories-of-leicester

  Hidden histories of Leicester and Leicestershire have been published in a journal providing fascinating insights into our local past – including the role played by Mary Attenborough, mother of Richard, David and John Attenborough, in housing refugee Basque children escaping...

• Every breath you take...

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/sustaining-world/air-pollution

  Professor Paul Monks explores air pollution and its impact on human health and the climate.

• Discovering a King

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/natural-heritage/king-richard-iii

  Dr Turi King led the genetic investigation to establish the identity of King Richard III.

• Gene inheritance

  https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-inheritance

  An improved understanding of genetics will raise new questions, as well as new hopes and fears. The University of Leicester is dedicated to providing a comprehensive learning experience for all.