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Expert opinions cover conspiracy theories James Bond Brexit and muscle disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/expert-opinions-cover-conspiracy-theories-james-bond-brexit-and-muscle-disease
Professor Martin Parker from the School of Management has written an article for The Conversation discussing private meetings and conspiracy theories.
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George Eliot 2019
https://le.ac.uk/victorian-studies/events/george-eliot-2019
This conference will examine the legacy of George Eliot alongside trends in contemporary critical work, bringing together scholars from around the world to mark the bicentenary of her birth.
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Breakthrough study reveals new insight into immortal plant cells
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/breakthrough-study-reveals-new-insight-into-201cimmortal201d-plant-cells
A new study has revealed an undiscovered reprogramming mechanism that allows plants to maintain fitness down the generations.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/hypir/people
Find out ways to contact members of staff based in History and Politics and International Relations. See contact details for Academic staff, professional services staff and Honorary Visiting staff, amongst others.
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Battlefield feeling changing perceptions of masculinity in war
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/2018battlefield-feeling2019-changes-perceptions-of-masculinity-in-war
A new project led by Dr Holly Furneaux from the School of English will shake up traditional views of masculinity on the battlefield by exploring the heroism of the English ‘Boy Captain’ Audley Lempriere, who gave his life fighting during the Crimean War.
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Richard III College Court and University arts centre celebrated at regional tourism awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/richard-iii-and-university-arts-centre-celebrated-at-regional-tourism-awards
Gold awards at this year’s Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards have been presented to several organisations and projects that involve our University.
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Using forensic science to tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/using-forensic-science-to-tackle-sexual-violence-in-humanitarian-contexts
Researchers are using forensic DNA to help tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts - such as remote locations, displaced communities, conflict and post-conflict situations.
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Acclaimed economist David Blanchflower to hold lecture on Trump and Brexit at our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/acclaimed-economist-david-blanchflower-to-hold-lecture-on-trump-and-brexit-at-our-university
Our School of Business will be hosting a free public lecture by acclaimed economist David Blanchflower. David will be offering unique insights into the election of Donald Trump to the White House and the EU referendum on Wednesday 25 January.
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British summer holiday habits of the past explored by Leicester researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/british-summer-holiday-habits-of-the-past-explored-by-leicester-researchers
Visiting different countries and traveling the world is a common way people spend their summer holidays - but the historical British summer holiday would have been a much less frequent and far more local affair.
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University supporting Town and Gown 10k run
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-supporting-town-and-gown-10k-run
The University of Leicester has declared its support for the new Leicester Town and Gown charity run. The 10k race, organised by charity Muscular Dystrophy UK, is coming to the city for the first time on Sunday 5 March.