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Assassins Creed may give gamers a gripping sense of vertigo but its leaping calculations are optimistic at best
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/the-science-of-assassins-creed
The popular video game franchise 'Assassin’s Creed' often depicts characters leaping off tall buildings into piles of loose hay or straw lying on the ground or in a cart, by diving head first then executing a half-summersault to land on their back.
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University of Leicester among 10 world universities to join campaign for gender equality in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/university-of-leicester-among-10-world-universities-to-join-campaign-for-gender-equality-in-the-workplace
Today (5 May), President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester Professor Paul Boyle has pledged his commitment to gender equality in the workplace and spearheaded the University’s involvement in a global campaign - the UN Women’s HeForShe solidarity movement.
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LGBT Rights Activism at the United Nations and the Geopolitics of Sexuality
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/criminology/2023/05/18/lgbt-rights-activism-at-the-united-nations-and-the-geopolitics-of-sexuality/
Posted by ca270 in Soundings: criminology and sociology at the University of Leicester on May 18, 2023 By Calogero Giametta Lecturer in Criminology LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) rights are divisive and prone to instrumentalisation, nationally and globally.
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Director appointed to lead new Institute for Policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/institute-policy
The University of Leicester has appointed Professor Neil Chakraborti as the founding Director of the new Institute for Policy at Leicester which will officially launch in early 2024.
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About us
https://le.ac.uk/csre/about
Our vision is to carry out research that will ensure a sustainable and secure supply of Earth resources to society, whilst minimising the environmental footprint and maximising socio-economic benefit.
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Implementing lecture capture event 11 Sep 2017 – Implementation, training and support
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2017/10/05/implementing-lecture-capture-event-11-sep-2017-implementation-training-and-support/
Posted by Frances Deepwell in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on October 5, 2017 As part of the ‘ Implementing lecture capture – what are we learning ‘ event on Monday 11 September 2017, we held discussions on the theme of Implementation,...
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Not for the likes of you
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/not-for-you
In 2001 RCMG were commissioned to undertake a research audit to advise cultural organisations on how to develop more inclusive messages.
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Reflect: lecture capture launch
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/05/31/reflect-lecture-capture-launch/
Posted by Rachel Tunstall in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on May 31, 2016 As part of the Leicester Learning Institute’s ‘Focus On’ events, Reflect , the University’s new lecture capture service, was launched.
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Psychology student puts her knowledge into practice by helping those with mental health concerns in Sri Lanka
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/university-of-leicester-psychology-student-puts-her-knowledge-into-practice-by-helping-those-with-mental-health-concerns-in-sri-lanka
A student from our University has been heavily involved with mental-health focused initiatives in Sri Lanka as part of her placement year. Psychology student Chandini Subramanyam travelled to Sri Lanka to gain hands-on psychology work experience with SLV.Global. SLV.
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The increase in funded medical school places from 2018 is obviously good news but there is a snag
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/more-medical-school-places-will-not-solve-doctor-shortage
Professor Philip Baker (pictured), Head of the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of Medicine, has written an article for University Business discussing the increase in funded medical school places from 2018 announced by...