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• Researchers launch hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/researchers-launch-hunt-to-find-the-most-accurate-physical-activity-tracker

  Researchers from the Diabetes Research Centre have launched a hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker. Fitbit, Jawbone, Garmin, Polar Loop and some cheaper devices are all going head-to-head in the study.

• Leicester expert informs new Labour major HMRC restructure plan

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-expert-informs-new-labour-major-hmrc-restructure-plan

  Professor Martin Parker (pictured) from our School of Business has authored a review with colleagues across the sector of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.

• Expert comment Terror attack in France

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-comment-terror-attack-in-france

  Dr Simon Bennett (pictured) from the University of Leicester Civil Safety and Security Unit has commented on the recent terror attack in Nice, France. He said: “In recent months there have been several attacks against aviation interests, including airports.

• Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time

  Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.

• Leicester recognises outstanding contributions to its medical research and education

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-recognises-outstanding-contributions-to-its-medical-research-and-education

  Two individuals who have distinguished themselves by a lifelong dedication to the work of our University are to be honoured today (26 May).

• Tiangong1 and Chinas space politics

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/tiangong-1-and-china2019s-space-politics

  Dr Bleddyn Bowen, a Lecturer at the School of History, Politics and International Relations, and expert in astropolitics and space security, has recently discussed the significance of China’s space station Tiangong-1 in the wider context of international relations in outer space.

• Suggested reading

  https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/undergraduate/suggested-reading

  Read Renfrew and Bahn: Archaeology: theories, methods and practice Alcock and Osborne: Classical Archaeology Watch Archaeology at the BBC - A collection of programmes charting the BBC's first ventures into archaeology programming.

• Researchers engage with the local community through Lunchtime Lecture Series

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/researchers-to-engage-with-the-local-community-through-2018lunchtime-lecture-series2019

  Researchers from our University are delivering a ‘Lunchtime Lecture Series’ at the Leicester Adult Education College from October to December.

• Type 2 diabetes pill improves blood sugar control

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/type-2-diabetes-pill-2018improves-blood-sugar-control2019

  A Type 2 diabetes pill taken once a day has been shown to ‘significantly’ improve the health of people with the condition, according to new research.

• Easter eggs hot cross buns and the microorganisms that help create them

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/easter-eggs-hot-cross-buns-and-the-microorganisms-that-help-create-them

  With supermarket shelves filled with chocolate at this time of year, little thought goes into how the humble cocoa bean eventually becomes the popular Easter egg.