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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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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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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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Contents insurance
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Accommodation Services partner with Howden, the student insurance specialists, to cover your belongings when you're living with us. This is included in your accommodation fee.
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University hosts dance class for people with Parkinson’s Disorder
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/dance-leicester-world-parkinsons-day
The University of Leicester's new student-led physio clinic will host a workshop for those living with Parkinson’s on Friday (11 April) as part of World Parkinson’s Day
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The video game: a legitimate art form?
https://le.ac.uk/social-worlds/all-articles/video-game
Read the article "The video game: a legitimate art form?" This is part of the Social Worlds project at the University of Leicester.
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£2.6 million to create new approach to care for the under 40s with type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/m3-diabetes
Funding for a five-year project, that aims to develop a new type of care package that addresses gaps in support for people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes, has been awarded to a research team in Leicester. The £2.
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Leading expert to discuss co-working and workplace culture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leading-expert-to-discuss-co-working-and-workplace-culture
A leading expert will be discussing co-working, technology and workplace culture, at an event entitled ‘Co-Working Dynamics and the City’ at the our University on Wednesday 1 March.
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Arch-I-Scan blog virtual conference presentation – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/archiscan/2020/10/27/presenting-during-a-plague/
Arch-I-Scan's first conference presentation at the virtual European Association of Archaeologists annual meeting about the project's approach and trusting AI
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David Adlam
https://le.ac.uk/people/david-adlam
The academic profile of David Adlam at the University of Leicester