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Alumni Chapters
https://le.ac.uk/alumni/get-involved/alumni-chapters
Alumni chapters are social and/or professional networking groups organised by and for University of Leicester alumni.
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Study finds women experiencing delay in labour are willing to forsake their own birth plans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/study-finds-women-experiencing-delay-in-labour-are-willing-to-forsake-their-own-birth-plans
A new study of women’s experiences of delay in labour has revealed that many mums-to-be are prepared to abandon their antenatal plans for how they wanted their labours and births to be.
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Beneath the feathers how bones reveal the beauty of bird anatomy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/beneath-the-feathers-how-bones-reveal-the-beauty-of-bird-anatomy
Thought-provoking illustrations showing how the bones of over 200 species of bird are constructed will be shown at the University as part of a new publication by artist and educator Katrina van Grouw between 12 – 1pm in the Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1 on Thursday 12 February.
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NERC invests 8m into lowcarbon technology research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/nerc-invests-ps8m-into-green-energy-technology-research
NERC is investing just over £8m in research to ensure we have access to elements needed to develop a variety of low-carbon technologies.
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Destruction of Old St Pauls Cathedral highlights Great Fire of Londons devastating impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/destruction-of-old-st-paul2019s-cathedral-highlights-great-fire-of-londons-devastating-impact
In 1666 the Great Fire of London burned its way through the city, displacing thousands of residents and destroying many buildings - including Old St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Aircraft keep tabs on the Amazons rising methane levels
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/greenhouse-gas-monitoring-aircraft-keep-tabs-on-the-amazon2019s-rising-methane-levels
Research led by the National Centre of Earth Observation is going to new heights in the atmosphere to get a better handle on methane emitted from wetlands in the Amazon.
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HeForShe event aims to tackle gender violence on campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/heforshe-event-aims-to-tackle-gender-violence-on-campus
On Tuesday 29 November, the University will hold a HeForShe Global Ideathon which invites staff and students to help generate ways in which universities can tackle gender violence on campuses worldwide.
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Leicester leading as a startup capital research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/leicester-leading-as-a-start-up-capital-research-shows
Leicester is the third best city to start a business according to recent research by the Association of Accounting Technicians.
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Six leading Midlands universities launch flagship initiative to support research innovation and growth in the region
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/six-leading-midlands-universities-launch-flagship-initiative-to-support-research-innovation-and-growth-in-the-region
A major new fund designed to drive cutting-edge research, innovation and skills across the Midlands Engine, has been officially launched today with significant backing from Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
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Graduation Gallery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/graduation-round-up
Congratulations to all of the students who have graduated this week and to the distinguished leaders who received honorary degrees from the University.