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History of the Garden
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/about-us/history-of-the-garden
Find out more about the history of the Botanic Garden at the University of Leicester.
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New enzyme research could help to develop drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimers Disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-enzyme-research-could-help-to-develop-drugs-to-treat-diseases-such-as-cancer-and-alzheimer2019s-disease
New knowledge about the mechanism of specific protein complexes in the body could help in the development of better drugs for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s, according to research led by Professor John Schwabe from the Department of Molecular and...
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University showcases new approach to fight wildlife crime through portable DNA analysis tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-showcases-new-approach-to-fight-wildlife-crime-through-portable-dna-analysis-tool
Leicester researchers will be presenting to government officials on Thursday 2 June on a prize-winning innovation to tackle wildlife crime using a novel DNA sequencer at an event in Washington D.C. The U.S.
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Physics Research Bites: BepiColombo
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/11/15/physics-research-bites-bepicolombo/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 15 November 2021 We’re pleased to announce the first of a new series of “Physics Research Bites”, a short “bring-your-own-lunch” seminar series aimed at students wishing to know more about the exciting...
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Book on British spy fiction receives prestigious award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/book-on-british-spy-fiction-receives-prestigious-award
Dr Alan Burton, Honorary Visiting Fellow in History of Art and Film from our School of Arts, has recently been awarded an Outstanding Reference Source Award by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) for his recent publication on British spy fiction.
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Members of University of Leicester community recognised in New Year’s Honours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/new-year-honours
A University of Leicester student who struck gold at the 2024 Olympics, an internationally recognised surgeon and an expert in atmospheric science are among the outstanding individuals announced in this year’s New Year’s Honours list.
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October 2020 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/29/october-2020-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 29 October 2020 We’ve been delighted with the response to the new Physics and Astronomy community programme and encourage you to visit our blog for all the latest updates.
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Concert to celebrate life of gifted teacher in Chemistry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/concert-to-celebrate-life-of-gifted-teacher-in-chemistry
A concert is being held at the University to celebrate the life of Dr Martin Harger, Emeritus Reader in the Department of Chemistry, who worked in the Department for more than 38 years and died recently after a short illness.
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The Inclusive Historian’s Handbook
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/02/09/the-inclusive-historians-handbook/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on February 9, 2024 The Inclusive Historian’s Handbook is a free project co-sponsored by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) and the National Council on Public History (NCPH) .
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Student play to be performed at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/the-state-of-concrete-to-be-performed-at-edinburgh-festival-fringe
A performance by Leicester students illustrating the untold lives of people living on a council estate will be finding its way to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe between 17 and 22 August.