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Shadow ministerial visit highlights efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion in science led by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/mp-visit
The Shadow Minster for Science, Research and Innovation, Chi Onwurah, has spent a day at Space Park Leicester, speaking to University experts about widening participation and inclusivity in STEM subjects.
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University staff and students feature in FT testimonies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/university-staff-and-students-feature-in-ft-testimonies
Staff and students from the University's School of Management feature in a new video series from the Financial Times.
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University recognised for innovative approach to preparing students for work
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-recognised-for-innovative-strategy-in-preparing-students-for-work
Our Career Development Service has been recognised with the award for ‘Preparation For Work by Higher Education - Single Initiative’ by The Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) for a 48 hour work-based challenge for students.
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A World Connected: Economy, Wellbeing and Sustainability since 1950
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/hs2329
Module code: HS2329 Why was there a population explosion, and what could be done about it? Did global living standards become more or less equal? Did western countries ‘deindustrialise’? How and why did the role of government change? This module introduces you to the...
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A World Connected: Economy, Wellbeing and Sustainability since 1945
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs2329
Module code: HS2329 Why was there a population explosion, and what could be done about it? Did global living standards become more or less equal? Did western countries ‘deindustrialise’? How and why did the role of government change? This module introduces you to the...
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Professor Alison Snape
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/alison-snape
Professor Alison Snape is one of the elected Senate representatives on Council appointed in June 2025. Professor Snape is currently the Head of the School of Biological Sciences.
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We are Citizens of Change
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/24-we-are-citizens-of-change
prsrA2paH7s|Today sees the launch of our new identity – Citizens of Change. It builds on the University of Leicester’s heritage whilst looking to the future and supporting our mission, vision and new strategic plan.
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My Dear Bessie A Love Story in Letters
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/my-dear-bessie-a-love-story-in-letters
Professor Bernard Barker, an Emeritus Professor of the University of Leicester's School of Education has written a feature in which he rediscovers his parents' unique love story during a BBC Breakfast interview.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 1 10 August
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-1-10-august
Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has written an article for The Conversation where she reviews the recent documentary 'Sex in Class' and examines sex education issues in UK schools.
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The Technician Commitment
https://le.ac.uk/the-technician-commitment
University of Leicester’s Technician Commitment supports visibility, recognition and career development for technicians across teaching and research.