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Study measures the pulse of planet Earth to unearth climate change secrets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/study-measures-the-pulse-of-planet-earth2019-to-unearth-climate-change-secrets
An international research team led by Professor Heiko Balzter from the Department of Geography has for the first time harnessed technology typically used to diagnose heart disease in order to measure planet Earth’s pulse – and has uncovered hidden patterns of...
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Lecture to discuss development of radiotherapy cancer treatment - from the film age to the space age
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/lecture-to-showcase-radiotherapy-cancer-treatment-from-the-film-age-to-the-space-age
Our University is to host a free public lecture on how imaging has transformed radiotherapy cancer treatment - from the film age to the space age.
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27000 project to preserve Leicesters postwar memories
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/ps27-000-project-to-preserve-leicesters-post-war-memories
The East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA), based in the Centre for Urban History at our University, has received £27,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a project that will record memories of the period 1945-1962 in Leicester and Leicestershire.
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Sessions to prevent Type 2 diabetes and improve knowledge of condition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/sessions-to-prevent-type-2-diabetes
Free fitness and healthy eating workshops will be staged in Leicester over the next five months for people from minority ethnic communities as part of a county-wide health campaign.
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Green gown awards recognition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/green-gown-awards-recognition
The work of the University of Leicester has been celebrated at an awards ceremony. The Green Gown Awards 2016 recognise remarkable sustainability initiatives in UK higher education.
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Research uses Sir David Attenboroughs DNA to determine link between Y chromosome and surname
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-uses-sir-david-attenborough2019s-dna-to-determine-link-between-y-chromosome-and-surname
A study carried out by Dr Turi King from the Department of Genetics used the DNA of Sir David Attenborough as part of a larger study to see if there was a link between the Y chromosome and surname, both of which are passed down the male line.
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Maths meets art in unique collaboration around minimal surfaces
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/04-maths-meets-art
A unique collaboration between mathematicians and artists takes place at the Attenborough Arts Centre on Thursday 5 September.
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University recognises leading lights in education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/13-leics-live-awards
Last night saw leading lights in the education sector rewarded for their important contributions at the LeicestershireLive Education Awards, sponsored by the University of Leicester. The University were headline sponsors of the annual event held at King Power Stadium.
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New research finds singing at work reduces stress and loneliness
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/15-singing-work-reduces-stress-loneliness
New research led by Dr Catherine Steele and Joanna Foster from our Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has revealed that belting out a tune in a choir at work can help to reduce workplace stress and feelings of social isolation.
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Bethan wins ‘PhD Student of the Year’ in national awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/29-phd-student-of-the-year
Congratulations to Bethan Rogoyski who has been named ‘PhD Student of the Year’ in the inaugural Postgraduate Awards, organised by FindAMasters.com and FindAPhD.com.