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Scientists investigate bumblebee decline due to particulate pollutant exposure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/bees-gut-microbiome-pollution
By studying bumblebee exposure to particulate air pollutants scientists at the University of Leicester have determined that the diversity and behaviour of the bee gut microbial community is altered when exposed to black carbon found in air pollution, disrupting the beneficial...
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Muslim integration and refugee experiences to be discussed by leading historians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/muslim-integration-and-refugee-experiences-to-be-discussed-by-leading-historians
The experiences of refugees and migrants in twentieth century Britain and Europe, and the challenges still faced by governments and individuals today, will be the focus of a number of free public lectures by leading historians of twentieth century history taking place as...
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RAS lists Leicester professor as one to watch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/royal-astronomical-society-lists-leicester-professor-as-one-to-watch
Professor Emma Bunce (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been listed as one of 21 female fellows to watch in the 21st century by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).
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First time mothers needed for pre-eclampsia study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/first-time-mothers-needed-for-pre-eclampsia-study
Leicester researchers are looking at why women who suffer from a dangerous condition during pregnancy are at greater risk of stroke or heart disease in later life.
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Taking a systems-thinking approach can prevent disasters and save lives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/10-systems-thinking-disaster-prevention
A new book series by well-known academic Dr Simon Bennett will explore the systems-thinking approach to incident and accident investigation.
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Gender study reveals how performed personality traits can dictate success in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/gender-study-reveals-how-2018performed2019-personality-traits-can-dictate-success-in-the-workplace
A research postgraduate at our University has recently shared the results of her study into gender differences in communication styles and their influence on workplace communication in public relations. Distance learner Amelia Reigstad began her PhD study in 2014.
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Sports stars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/sports-stars
The achievements of our University’s sporting stars were celebrated last week at the annual Sports Awards. This year has been a particularly successful one for Team Leicester.
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Frequently asked questions
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/undergraduate/faqs
If you have questions about studying Archaeology or Ancient History with us as an undergraduate, you can find the answers here on our frequently asked questions page.
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Summarising and transcription
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/what-is-oral-history/how-to-do-oral-history/interviewing/summarising-and-transcription
After you have finished your interviews, the hard work doesn't stop there. Learn more about summarsing and transcribing your oral history materials.
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Revealed, recorded and reported: 25 years of remarkable archaeological discoveries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/ulas-book
Remarkable remains of Leicester’s ancient past are being celebrated by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) team with a new publication entitled Secrets of the Soil marking a quarter of a century of discoveries unearthed in Leicestershire and Rutland.