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New theory claims pterodactyls did not have feathers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/september/pterosaurs
The debate about when dinosaurs developed feathers has taken a new turn with a paper from the University of Leicester refuting claims that feathers were found on dinosaurs’ close relative, the flying reptiles called pterosaurs.
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The Village
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/oadby
With its buzzing social life and wide choice of accommodation, The Village is very popular with freshers. It’s an excellent place to settle into University life and make new friends.
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Responsibilities of Higher Doctorate candidates
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-9/appendix-2/obligation
(2)9.26 All students of the University, including higher doctorate candidates, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Senate, in respect both of their studies and their conduct.
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Leicester experts to deliver ground-breaking space mission experience
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/ground-breaking-space-mission-experience
Members of the SMILE team at Space Park Leicester will be showcasing their work at the Royal Society on 7 October
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Justice for Windrush Project
https://le.ac.uk/law/about/legal-advice-clinic/justice-for-windrush-project
Justice for Windrush from the Legal Advice Clinic at the University of Leicester offers free advice services to support victims of the Windrush Scandal.
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Contents of display case draw
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2018/06/08/the-beast-in-me-guest-post-by-armand-de-filippo-museum-studies/dav-4/
9. Scrapers like this were used to remove hair and fat from the animal skin used to make parchment. The scents of Frankincense, Myrrh and Lubanja are sometimes retained within the folios of a manuscript and can still be smelt if we are lucky enough to get close enough.
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News Coverage
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/leicester-to-jupiter/news-coverage/
The Juno group at the University of Leicester will be trying to keep track of our media engagement related to the Juno project over the coming months, so here’s an incomplete list of Juno articles that have involved University of Leicester researchers.
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Parchment used in immersive experience
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2018/06/08/the-beast-in-me-guest-post-by-armand-de-filippo-museum-studies/dav-3/
10. A full-size piece of vellum (calf-skin) suspended on a frame and prepared ready for writing on. The pattern of the animal's spine can still be seen running along the central length of the vellum.
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Kerry Dobbins
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/author/kd154/
Kerry Dobbins is a Professional Development Advisor at the LLI. She works with colleagues to support the development of their teaching and supporting learning activities.
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Helen Ward
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/author/hjw24/
Library Assistant Archives and Special Collections