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Like father like son most European men descend from a handful of Bronze Age forefathers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/like-father-like-son-most-european-men-descend-from-a-handful-of-bronze-age-forefathers
A team of researchers from the Department of Genetics led by Professor Mark Jobling and Dr Chiara Batini have discovered that most European men descend from just a handful of Bronze Age forefathers, due to a ‘population explosion’ that took place several...
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Lad culture in education promotes misogynistic messages researchers say
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/lad-culture2019-in-education-promotes-misogynistic-messages-researchers-say
Researchers will be debating the rise of ‘lad culture’ in education and how it promotes a ‘nexus of sexism’ at an upcoming free public event on 22 June.
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Oadby telescope in black hole study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/oadby-telescope-in-black-hole-study
A telescope in Oadby is playing a crucial part in observing a rare astronomical phenomenon. NASA's Swift satellite detected a rising tide of high-energy X-rays from the constellation Cygnus on June 15, just before 2:32 p.m. EDT.
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Leicesters Indian heritage to be celebrated through inspiring art project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/leicester2019s-indian-heritage-to-be-celebrated-through-inspiring-art-project
Attenborough Arts Centre, in partnership with seven visual arts venues across Leicester, has received an Arts Council grant of £25,700 for its involvement in a new project to promote cultural exchange between visual artists in India and England...
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How much is your time really worth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/how-much-is-your-time-really-worth
While a penny doesn't buy much nowadays, Natural Sciences student Osarenkhoe Uwuigbe from the Centre for Interdisciplinary Science has investigated the popular idiom ‘A penny for your thoughts’ by working out how much of a person’s thought could theoretically be...
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Universitys newest meningitis vaccine research to be showcased at Discovery Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university2019s-newest-meningitis-vaccine-research-to-be-showcased-at-2018discovery-day2019
An open outreach event will showcase the latest meningitis vaccine research carried out by the Department of Genetics at the University and Public Health England at Manchester.
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BUCS Super Heavyweight Boxing Champion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/13-bucs-super-heavy-weight-boxing-champion
Third-year Management and Marketing student wins BUCS sporting title. Earlier this month, third-year Management and Marketing student, Odera Okwuosa became the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Super Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
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Mathematics MMath
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-mmath/2026
This four-year degree expands on the Mathematics BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into relevant professions. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research.
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Prejudice & Pride: exploring LGBTQ lives at the National Trust
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/prejudice-and-pride
This research project enriched and informed the National Trust’s 2017 programme that marked 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.
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Information for students
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/refugeap/students
Learn more about the RefugEAP course aims, features, frequently asked questions and how to apply.