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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.

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.

An evening with Esua Jane Goldsmith

https://le.ac.uk/centenary/events/esua-jane-goldsmith

On International Women's Day, former Students’ Union President Esua Jane Goldsmith talked about how her time in Leicester University in the 1970s shaped her personal and political journey, and connections with the social justice movements of today.

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...