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Leicester scientist leads project to investigate ways to improve welfare of fish in research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/research-project-to-explore-use-of-less-invasive-swabbing-technique-to-reduce-stress-while-sampling-fish-dna
A new project, led by our University working with scientists from Nottingham Trent University and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), will explore how less-invasive swabbing techniques can be used to collect DNA from fish during...
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Leicester duo recognised among UKs best teachers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-duo-recognised-among-uk2019s-best-teachers
Two outstanding academics at our University are being recognised with national awards for teaching excellence.
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Astronomers to offer illuminating insights at national event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/leicester-tronomers-to-offer-illuminating-insights-at-national-event
Around 500 astronomers and space scientists who will be gathering in Llandudno, Wales, from 5 to 9 July, for the Royal Astronomical Society National Astronomy Meeting (NAM 2015).
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Professor Corinne Fowler releases new book Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/colonial-countryside
University of Leicester’s Professor Corinne Fowler has released a new book published by Penguin exploring Great Britain’s countryside and its links to colonialism.
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Leicester alumni return ‘home’ for Centenary celebration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/alumni-celebration
Guests were later treated to a keynote by guest speaker Grayson Perry CBE, who captivated the audience during an entertaining speech about his life as a celebrated visual artist and his connection to education.
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University programme recognised for work helping Leicestershire businesses reach Net Zero
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/green-gowns
A University of Leicester programme has been commended by the Higher Education sector’s most prestigious awards for sustainability in the UK.
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The Reading List
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2022/09/27/the-reading-list/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on September 27, 2022 A podcast in which members of the University talk to Dr Emma Parker about their favourite book. A must-hear for all who love reading for pleasure.
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Google tracks your movements even when you tell it not to
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/08/24/google-tracks-your-movements-even-when-you-tell-it-not-to/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 24, 2018 Associated Press investigative report with worrying findings released this week.
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Benjamin Zephaniah
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2023/12/07/benjamin-zephaniah/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on December 7, 2023 Sadly, Benjamin Zephaniah has passed away at the age of 65. We have many of his books in the library collection.
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Global Cybersecurity Index 2020
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2021/07/19/global-cybersecurity-index-2020/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on July 19, 2021 The latest annual ranking from the ITU measures national countries legal measures (e.g.