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Unique archaeological project reveals historic earthquake in Cyprus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/unique-archaeological-project-reveals-historic-earthquake-in-cyprus
A University of Leicester archaeology project has uncovered new information about an ancient, erosion-threatened port in Cyprus.
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Research reveals devastating effect war has on childrens mental health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/research-reveals-devastating-effect-war-has-on-children2019s-mental-health
Violence and conflict in areas affected by war, such as Gaza, can have a devastating effect on the mental health of the children exposed to it, according to Professor Panos Vostanis from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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Big data technology helps to find ideal river locations for hydro-power generation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/big-data-technology-helps-to-find-ideal-river-locations-for-hydro-power-generation
A technology in development with the University has the potential to revolutionise the sourcing of renewable energy from rivers. A software app developed collaboratively by the University of Leicester and High Efficiency Heating UK Ltd.
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Nothing to sneeze at high pollen levels recorded
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/nothing-to-sneeze-at-high-pollen-levels-recorded
If you have found yourself sneezing more than usual, the cause of your recent bouts of hayfever may have been identified.
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Study to help prevent the development of diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/study-to-help-prevent-diabetes
Diabetes experts are carrying out a study to find the best way of screening people with learning disabilities to prevent them from developing diabetes. They are also looking at developing an education programme to help individuals as well as their family and carers.
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Society and Crisis Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluations of Societal WellBeing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/society-and-crisis-quantitative-and-qualitative-evaluations-of-societal-well-being
The Department of Sociology hosted a one day symposium on 4 June focused on measuring societal well-being during current recession.
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Study finds wage and employment freezes impact on morale
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/study-finds-wage-and-employment-freezes-impact-on-morale
Wage and employment freezes and other actions taken to combat recessions may compromise the positive effect that employee empowerment may have on staff morale and in turn performance.
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Hijacking of religious symbols by extremists intensifies rifts and tensions suggests academic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/2018hijacking2019-of-religious-symbols-by-extremists-intensifies-rifts-and-tensions-suggests-academic
The ‘hijacking’ of religious symbols – such as beards, clothing and phrases - by extremists sullies their original use and intensifies rifts and tensions, according to Dr Saeeda Shah (pictured) from the School of Education.
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Chinese link with local renal unit builds on University initiatives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/chinese-link-with-local-renal-unit-builds-on-university-initiatives
Links with a nephrology unit in Nantong China developed by University researchers have now led to Leicester’s Hospitals’ John Walls Renal Unit becoming a “sister renal centre” as part of the International Society of Nephrology Sister Renal Center (SRC) Programme.
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27000 project to preserve Leicesters postwar memories
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/ps27-000-project-to-preserve-leicesters-post-war-memories
The East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA), based in the Centre for Urban History at our University, has received £27,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a project that will record memories of the period 1945-1962 in Leicester and Leicestershire.