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Study raises important questions about lockdown effects on BAME communities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/lockdown-effects-on-bame-communities
New research by University of Leicester academics reveals lockdown measures imposed in late March, during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, may not have been as effective in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities with data showing that cases in these...
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Pick your poison study examines the use of plant poison on prehistoric weaponry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/pick-your-poison-study-examines-the-use-of-plant-poison-on-prehistoric-weaponry
Archaeologists have long believed that our ancestors used poisons extracted from plants such as foxgloves and hemlock to make their weapons more lethal and kill their prey more swiftly.
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Outreach
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/outreach
Through our outreach programmes, we promote our world-class research in archaeology and ancient history for the benefit of a wide audience.
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University of Leicester named as finalist in two Green Gown Award categories
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/green-gown
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted for Student Engagement and Tomorrow’s Employees projects
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Geology MGeol
https://le.ac.uk/courses/geology-mgeol/2026
On the Leicester Geology MGeol, you'll gain a broad training in geoscience as for our BSc Geology degree, and then develop masters-level expertise, including a research project on a topic of interest to you.
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Geology MGeol
https://le.ac.uk/courses/geology-mgeol/2027
On the Leicester Geology MGeol, you'll gain a broad training in geoscience as for our BSc Geology degree, and then develop masters-level expertise, including a research project on a topic of interest to you.
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Announcing 2024 Summer Internships for Leicester Undergraduates
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2024/01/09/announcing-2024-summer-internships-for-leicester-undergraduates/
Applications are open for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE2024) scheme for 3rd and 4th year Leicester undergraduates.
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Indigenous Peoples in Business and Human Rights Litigation – A Global Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/law/research/research-projects/indigenous-peoples-in-business-and-human-rights-litigation-a-global-analysis
This project explores the intersection between Indigenous Peoples’ rights and the human rights responsibilities of business enterprises.
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Developing literacy with children in key stage 2
https://le.ac.uk/law/research/previous-research-projects/developing-literacy-with-children-in-key-stage-2
Undergraduate law students design, develop and deliver interactive workshops for schools. Each workshop was designed to develop children’s ‘legal literacy’.
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Ronald Gordon Hodgson
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/ronald-hodgson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gordon Hodgson, who died on 16 November 2025 at the age of 82.