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New online feature Access to arts and culture is a basic human right
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/new-online-feature-access-to-arts-and-culture-is-a-basic-human-right
On Friday 6 February 2015, Michael Attenborough CBE (pictured), well-known theatre director, honorary graduate and son of the late Lord Attenborough braved the cold weather to attend the official start of a build project to create one of the largest dedicated contemporary...
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Increased activity during the summer caused by genes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/increased-activity-during-the-summer-caused-by-genes
The warm temperature on a summer’s day is often a time for relaxing, but researchers from the Department of Genetics have suggested that a ‘thermosensory’ gene could be responsible for changes in behaviour in different climates.
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Could Pegasus really fly
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/could-pegasus-really-fly
In Greek mythology, the winged horse Pegasus was ridden by the hero Bellerophon to defeat the fearsome Chimera, a beast often depicted as being part goat, part lion and part snake.
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University figures feature in Most Influential People in Leicestershire list
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/university-figures-feature-in-most-influential-people-in-leicestershire-list
The Leicester Mercury has recently published its Most Influential People in Leicestershire 2016 brochure, which features staff, alumni, honorary graduates and others associated with the University of Leicester.
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Universitys Attenborough Arts Centre to host plant and pollination themed art exhibitions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/university2019s-attenborough-arts-centre-to-host-plant-and-pollination-themed-art-exhibitions
Our Attenborough Arts Centre will host two new contemporary art exhibitions in its brand new gallery spaces this summer, from 23 July – Sunday 25 September. ‘Plant Culture, selected from the Arts Council Collection’ and ‘Every Last Mouthful’ by artists Chatwin: Martin.
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Molecules in processed foods could unlock key to healthier diets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/molecules-in-processed-foods-could-unlock-key-to-healthier-diets
Our favourite foods could be made healthier thanks to a new technique developed by researchers from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences which has identified harmful bacterial molecules in certain processed foods such as burgers and ready meals.
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Researchers identify simple methods to prevent heart attacks and stroke
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/researchers-identify-simple-methods-to-prevent-heart-attacks-and-stroke
Simple pharmacological solutions to prevent heart attacks and stroke worldwide have been proven effective by an international team involving Leicester researchers.
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May Day early 19th century traditions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/may-day-early-19th-century-traditions
This article, written by Sarah Wood, was originally written for the Special Collections blog here Whilst many associate traditional celebrations of May Day with may poles and morris dancers, the University's Special Collections archive has been...
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Richard IIIs remarkable story brought to Leicester with detailed exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/richard-iiis-remarkable-story-brought-to-leicester-with-detailed-exhibition
Highcross will host a beguiling exhibition of history, science and a rediscovered king as it pays tribute to the Leicester team which found Richard III.
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Student research stories featured by the BBC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/student-research-stories-featured-by-the-bbc
Two student-led studies published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics run by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Science have been featured on the BBC's '10 things we didn't know last week', which highlights research about interesting and...