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Study reveals how thirsty trees pull water to their canopies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-reveals-how-thirsty-trees-pull-water-to-their-canopies
A scientific mystery about how trees pull water from the ground to their top branches has been solved by an international team of researchers led by Dr Adrian Boatwright, who conducted the research while at the Department of Chemistry.
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Discover Leicester's mission to Mercury at New Scientist Live
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/23-new-scientist-live
Visitors to New Scientist Live next month will have the opportunity to learn about Leicester’s contribution to the current ESA/JAXA mission to Mercury, BepiColombo.
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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.
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Living Black at University
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/diversity/living
Find out more about the Living Black at University report released by Unite students in 2022.
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July 2019
https://le.ac.uk/graduation/livestreaming/videos/july-2019
View the YouTube videos of the graduation ceremonies from July 2019 at the University of Leicester.
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Freemens Common Cottages
https://le.ac.uk/library/using/study-spaces/study-spaces-on-campus/freemens-common-cottages
Freemen's Common Cottages are located next to the Bob Burgess Building on Freemen's Common. The group study rooms in Freemen's Common Cottages for groups of 4, 6 or 12 can be booked up to 4 days in advance through Book a Study Space.
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University exhibition to showcase research and innovation to the public
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-exhibition-to-showcase-research-and-innovation-to-the-public
An exhibition of the current work of the University’s research community will be on display at Queen’s Hall, Percy Gee (Students’ Union) Building, on Thursday 9 February 2017 from 11 am to 4 pm. The Images of Research event is open to students, staff and members of the public.
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College Court wins Simply The Guest Award for the second year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/college-court-wins-simply-the-guest-award-for-the-second-year
College Court in Leicester has been awarded Top Rated status in this year’s LateRooms.com Simply The Guest Awards, where only the very best properties in the UK and Ireland are rewarded.
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Tributes
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/queen-elizabeth-ii/tribute
A selection of tributes to Her Majesty the Queen
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Events and learning resources
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/events
Learn more about our events and learning resources, including Breaking Barriers Refugee Week and Trauma-informed ESOL for refugees training and workshop.