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Study into infested fossil worms shows ancient examples of symbiosis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/study-into-infested-fossil-worms-shows-ancient-examples-of-symbiosis
One of the earliest examples of two invertebrate species living together in a symbiotic relationship has been found in 520-million-year-old fossils from China.
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Decline of British art schools to be explored in free public lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/decline-of-british-art-schools-to-be-explored-in-free-public-lecture
The decline of art education in Britain and how this relates to broader questions of social, economic and cultural politics will be one of the themes explored at a conference organised by our University between 6-8 September.
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University of Sanctuary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/university-of-sanctuary
Our University has launched an initiative to be recognised as a University of Sanctuary, committed to welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
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Speaker of the House of Commons to share insights at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/speaker-of-the-house-of-commons-to-share-insights-at-leicester
Speaker of the House of Commons the Rt Hon. John Bercow MP will be welcomed to campus on Friday 27 October, where he will share his unique insight into the workings of Parliament with students and staff.
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Leicester sows the seeds to grow more green graduates
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-sows-the-seeds-to-grow-more-green-graduates
Our University is on track to produce another crop of 'green graduates' ripe for the jobs market thanks to a programme set up by our Environment Team.
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Extraordinary project challenged perceptions of disability and attitudes towards difference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/extraordinary-project-challenged-perceptions-of-disability-and-attitudes-towards-difference
An extraordinary project led by Leicester brought together 4 artists and 8 of the UK’s most renowned medical museums in a unique collaboration to question and challenge our attitudes towards difference with the aim of stimulating debate around the implications of a society...
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Leicester experts praise translation of diabetes risk-testing tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-experts-praise-translation-of-diabetes-risk-testing-tool
The translation of a tool to help people find out their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes has been described by Professor Kamlesh Khunti from the Diabetes Research Centre as a “breakthrough”.
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Leicester graduate taking part in new series of The Great British Bake Off
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/leicester-graduate-taking-part-in-new-series-of-the-great-british-bake-off
A University graduate and amateur baker is hoping to impress Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her culinary prowess, as she has been revealed as one of the 12 contestants in the new series of The Great British Bake Off.
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Strictly Comes to Leicester for Rugby World Cup
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/strictly-comes-to-leicester-for-rugby-world-cup
Leicester-based dancers are invited to attend a free two-day dance workshop with BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Camilla Dallerup to celebrate the Rugby World Cup.
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University saves 150-year-old brass band facing closure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/enderby-brass-band
The University of Leicester has helped a 150-year-old brass band find a new home, after its future was threatened due to losing its rehearsal base.