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One hundred Leicester academics writing articles for The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/one-hundred-leicester-academics-now-writing-articles-for-the-conversation
One hundred academics from across our University have written more than 180 articles for The Conversation, applying their research expertise to comment on topical news events.
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Student attends European film premiere as part of degree placement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/student-attends-european-film-premiere-as-part-of-degree-placement
A student has been given the opportunity to meet veterans of the entertainment industry and attend a European blockbuster film premiere as part of their degree studies at our University.
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New cave discoveries shed light on Native and European religious encounters in the Americas
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/new-cave-discoveries-shed-light-on-native-and-european-religious-encounters-in-the-americas
A project led by archaeologists from the British Museum and our University has discovered remarkable evidence which shows how the first generations of Europeans to arrive in the Americas engaged with indigenous peoples and their spiritual beliefs deep inside the caves of a...
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University to honour distinguished individuals in celebratory year for Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/university-to-honour-distinguished-individuals-in-celebratory-year-for-leicester
In a year that has seen the city of Leicester make headlines for its unprecedented sporting achievements, our University will be celebrating the achievements of others linked with the city and the surrounding area who have excelled in their own fields at our graduation...
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Academic discusses US nuclear command and control modernisation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/academic-discusses-us-nuclear-command-and-control-modernisation
Dr Andrew Futter from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article about US nuclear command and control modernisation.
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New exercise programme to reduce heart disease risk in kidney transplant patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/new-exercise-programme-to-reduce-heart-disease-risk-in-kidney-transplant-patients
A new exercise programme is being developed by researchers at our University, working with Loughborough University and Leicester’s Hospitals, to reduce the risk of heart disease in people who have had a kidney transplant.
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Scientists identify way to sniff ripeness of fruit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-identify-way-to-sniff-ripeness-of-fruit
For the first time, scientists have identified a way to ‘sniff’ the ripeness of mangoes. They have identified the unique chemical signature of ripening for mangoes and published their research in the academic journal Metabolomics.
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University mathematicians calculate how Foxes won the English Premier League
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-mathematicians-calculate-how-foxes-won-the-english-premier-league
Mathematicians at the University have generated the perfect formula to describe the historic achievement of Leicester City Football Club who won the English Premier League with 5000-1 odds at the start of the season.
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English Language Teaching Unit establishes link with Kettering Hospital
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/english-language-teaching-unit-establishes-link-with-kettering-hospital
On April 15th, the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) started a 12-week programme delivering English for Nurses classes to international nurses working at Kettering General Hospital.
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Was the Force behind Leicester's football success? Students explore the secrets of Yoda's Force power
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/was-the-force-behind-leicester2019s-football-success-students-explore-the-secrets-of-yoda2019s-force-power
For many fans around the world May 4th is Star Wars Day, playing on the popular phrase ‘May the Force Be With You’ uttered by many characters in the films including Luke Skywalker’s mentor, Yoda.