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Ruth Pollington
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/ruth-pollington
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Ruth Pollington (née Rowell) who passed away peacefully on Sunday 16 June 2024, aged 74 years.
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Measuring our environmental impact
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/climate-change/net-zero/measure
The University of Leicester is committed to achieving net zero.
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Interviewing
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/what-is-oral-history/how-to-do-oral-history/interviewing
The East Midlands Oral History Archive has put together a number of resources on how best to conduct one-to-one structured or unstructured interviews. Find out more.
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University develops unique bridge for British-Chinese biomedical education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/university-develops-unique-bridge-for-british-chinese-biomedical-education
A groundbreaking initiative to promote collaboration between China and the United Kingdom in the field of Biomedical science is being launched by the University at a conference taking place from 20 to 24 February.
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Aerial monitors explore reed die-back condition around lakes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/aerial-monitors-explore-reed-die-back-condition
An international team led by Professor Heiko Baltzer from the Department of Geography has developed a way to increase our understanding of the die-back of reeds throughout Europe - including popular tourist areas - through satellite and aircraft monitoring systems.
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17m invested in Leicester to turn lab discoveries into new cancer drugs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/ps1-7m-invested-in-leicester-to-turn-lab-discoveries-into-new-cancer-drugs
Cancer Research UK has awarded the University £1.7 million through a new Centres Network Accelerator Award for research to crack the structure of molecules involved in cancer and to develop new drugs.
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University celebrates milestone 100 articles on The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/university-reaches-100-articles-milestone-on-the-conversation
Academics from across the University have collectively published 100 articles on The Conversation, setting a new milestone for Leicester in delivering expert opinion pieces in response to topical news.
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Engelbert Humperdinck receives new Seat of Learning tribute
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/engelbert-humperdinck-receives-new-seat-of-learning-tribute
Fans of Engelbert Humperdinck have honoured his 50 years in the music industry by sponsoring a reader's chair for the David Wilson Library.
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A first for Leicester for environmental impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/a-first-for-leicester-for-environmental-impact
Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a ‘First Class’ rating.
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LGBTQ Heritage in 2017
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/lgbtq-heritage-in-2017
Our University is working with the National Trust in 2017 as part of the nation’s commemoration to mark 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. LGBTQ heritage has an important place in the history of the conservation charity and the places in its care.