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Island Biology and Speciation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs2070
Module code: BS2070 By focussing on island gene pools, including those of Britain and Mallorca, this module addresses the ways in which new species arise and subsequently evolve.
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Alex Young
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/alex-young
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Dr Alex Young, who taught Engineering at Leicester in the 1960s and 1970s. Dr Young, who was an expert in the use of concrete in civil engineering, passed away in Cambridge on 23 October 2024.
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Research suggests visual stress could be a symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/research-suggests-visual-stress-could-be-a-symptom-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome
People suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) could experience higher levels of visual stress than those without the condition, according to a team led by Dr Claire Hutchinson from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 28 May 3 June
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-28-may-3-june
John Williams from the Department of Sociology has written a piece for The Conversation on Sepp Blatter, who before recently resigning from his post was re-elected as FIFA President.
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Research into completers and non-completers of offending behaviour programmes could have implications for practice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/research-into-completers-and-non-completers-of-offending-behaviour-programmes-could-have-implications-for-practice
A study by Dr Emma Palmer (pictured) in the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has highlighted the importance of ensuring high-risk and impulsive offenders complete rehabilitation programmes and that some offenders require extra support to engage...
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Embrace Arts will soon be Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/embrace-arts-will-soon-be-attenborough-arts-centre
The University of Leicester’s new gallery is moving towards its target completion date in Autumn 2015.
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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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Researcher examines impact of slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/researcher-examines-impact-of-2018slum-tourism2019
New research from Dr Fabian Frenzel from the School of Management examines whether slums across the world have become ‘cool’ as more and more tourists discover favelas, ghettos, townships and barrios on leisurely visits.
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Together Against Harassment
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/edi/against-harassment
Learn more about the Together Against Harassment project in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Leicester.
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Briefing papers
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/the-leicester-hate-crime-project/our-reports/briefing-papers
Browse the five themed briefing papers produced by the Centre for Hate Studies as part of the Leicester Hate Crime Project - these papers outline the standout findings from the research.