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Geneticist in major project to breed new varieties of wheat
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/geneticist-in-major-project-to-breed-new-varieties-of-wheat
Our University has been included in one of three high-value, long-term research projects totalling £13.9M that have been awarded funding by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
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Launch of study into Northern Ireland social exclusion and sport
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/launch-of-study-into-northern-ireland-social-exclusion-and-sport
Almost 90 per cent of people in Northern Ireland believe that sport is a good way to break down barriers between Protestants and Catholics.
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Royal honour for Masters student
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/royal-honour-for-masters-student
James Hempsall, who this term began an MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy in our Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning, has been awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to childcare in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, and was recently presented with his...
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New online feature Access to arts and culture is a basic human right
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/new-online-feature-access-to-arts-and-culture-is-a-basic-human-right
On Friday 6 February 2015, Michael Attenborough CBE (pictured), well-known theatre director, honorary graduate and son of the late Lord Attenborough braved the cold weather to attend the official start of a build project to create one of the largest dedicated contemporary...
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New species of ancient tongue worm discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/new-species-of-ancient-tongue-worm-discovered
An international team of scientists led by Leicester researchers has discovered a new species of fossil - a 'tongue worm' - in England and have identified it as an ancient parasitic intruder.
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Leicester reaches one million readers on The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/leicester-reaches-1-million-readers-on-the-conversation
Academics from across the University have collectively captured the imagination of over one million readers through more than 100 articles on The Conversation, setting a new milestone for Leicester in delivering expert opinion pieces in response to topical news.
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Need for change highlighted by public suspicion of management cheerleaders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/need-for-change-highlighted-by-public-suspicion-of-2018management-cheerleaders2019
Anarchism, feminism and communism are among the political philosophies that could help create a new and fairer world, according to experts from the School of Management who will be convening with more than 400 academics from around the world for a conference between 8-10 July...
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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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Understanding election coverage using Big data
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/understanding-election-coverage-using-big-data
Researchers from our Department of Media and Communication, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, have for the first time analysed mass media coverage to understand how elections are covered by the press.
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Leicester alumnus appointed High Sheriff of East Sussex
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-alumnus-appointed-high-sheriff-of-east-sussex
Michael Foster, who is a Deputy Lieutenant of the County of East Sussex, was this year appointed the County’s High Sheriff.