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Publications
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/research/publications
This list provides information about some of our publications. Further details of these and other publications produced by staff in the Centre for Urban History can be found within individual staff pages.
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University of Leicester sets up pilot scheme to support students escaping war, disasters and persecution
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/displaced-students
Medical students affected by war, natural disasters and persecution are now able to continue their education in safety as part of a University of Leicester pilot scheme.
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Fossil fuel burning leaves its mark in Mediterranean corals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/coral-pollutant
New study involving the University of Leicester identifies carbon particles emitted by burning fossil fuels embedded in corals
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Stem cells collected in late pregnancy herald advances in prenatal medicine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/stem-cells
Pioneering approach, developed by researchers with key input from the University of Leicester, means human development can be observed in late pregnancy for the first time
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New Leicester education centre to provide opportunities for city’s young people
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/intouni
Young people in Leicester will have a greater chance of realising their ambitions thanks to a new education centre in the city.
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Spring into the new year with Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/attenborough-arts-spring
Read more about the Attenborough Arts Centre's new spring exhibitions, performances, workshops and other events.
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National Space Centre celebrates 20 years in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/space-centre-20
The concept of the National Space Centre was first drawn up in 1994, and soon grew into a joint bid by the University of Leicester and Leicester City Council to the Millennium Commission as a Landmark Millennium Project for the East Midlands.
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The Leicester policy expert making a difference in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/rick-whitaker
Rick Whitaker, Professor of Politics at the University of Leicester, is bringing his research to Parliament thanks to his special advisor role.
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Professor Heiko Balzter shares hopes for COP29 and the path toward global climate action
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/cop29-heiko
Professor Heiko Balzter, Director of the Institute for Environmental Futures, speaks as he attends COP29 on behalf of the University of Leicester
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New poll reveals 8 out of 10 students rate university ‘learning experience’ as most important
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/post-covid-survey
New research commissioned by the University of Leicester has revealed how post-COVID, ‘learning experience’ matters most to students (82%), followed by ‘gaining independence’ (78%), green open spaces (78%), and mental health and wellbeing (64%).