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Net Zero Plus
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/climate-change/net-zero/plus
The University of Leicester is committed to achieving net zero.
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Indonesian peat fire carbon emissions vary considerably based on fire type study shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/indonesian-peat-fire-carbon-emissions-vary-considerably-based-on-fire-type-study-shows
Carbon emissions caused by burning tropical peatlands in Indonesia vary considerably depending on if the fires are initial or recurrent, according to new research co-authored by Professor Susan Page and Dr Kevin Tansey from the Department of Geography.
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Go Green Week 2015 setting the standard in student leadership
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/go-green-week-2015-setting-the-standard-in-student-leadership
Main campus was an even bigger hub of buzzing activity than normal from 9-13 February as students working towards the Leicester Award pulled off a fantastic variety of engaging environmental activities for Go Green Week 2015.
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Life-changing results of world first blood cancer drug trial revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/life-changing-results-of-world-first-blood-cancer-drug-trial-revealed
Researchers from the University and Leicester’s Hospitals have announced a breakthrough advance in the results of the world-first clinical trial with actual patients of a new drug to treat particular blood cancers.
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Differences between larks and owls clocked by geneticists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/differences-between-larks-and-owls-clocked-by-geneticists
A new study by researchers from the Department of Genetics has for the first time identified the genetic clues behind what makes you a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’.
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Leicester-Aston partnership strengthens Aston Medical School plans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/leicester-aston-partnership-strengthens-aston-medical-school-plans
Our President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle has signed a new partnership agreement supporting Aston University’s initiative for a medical school in the heart of Birmingham.
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Type 2 diabetes weight loss treatment breakthrough
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/type-2-diabetes-weight-loss-treatment-2018breakthrough2019
A study showing how a newly approved obesity treatment can help shed the pounds in people with Type 2 diabetes represents a breakthrough in weight loss management, according to leading diabetes researcher Professor Melanie Davies (pictured), Professor of Diabetes Medicine at...
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School of Museum Studies celebrates 50th anniversary with initiatives to diversify the sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/school-of-museum-studies-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-initiatives-to-diversify-the-sector
Our School of Museum Studies is showing its commitment to improving student recruitment diversity in a number of ways including the introduction of scholarships for applicants from underrepresented groups, a new course exploring equality and diversity in the museum sector...
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Expert opinions cover Syria Pokmon Go The GBBO wildfires and religious symbols
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-syria-pokemon-go-the-gbbo-wildfires-and-religious-symbols
PhD student Seyda Eruyar from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing her journey to study at Leicester and the opportunities provided by our University.
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Wildfire map reveals European countries most at risk of catastrophic fire damage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/wildfire-map-reveals-european-countries-most-at-risk-of-catastrophic-fire-damage
Cities and tourist areas such as Catalonia, Madrid and Valencia are among those most at risk of catastrophic damage from wildfires in Europe, according to research led by the University's Centre for Landscape and Climate Research.