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Leicester scientists join new mission to observe carbon dioxide levels
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-scientists-join-new-mission-to-observe-carbon-dioxide-levels
Scientists from the University of Leicester and the National Centre for Earth Observation, which is led by Leicester's Professor John Remedios, are to join the science team for MicroCarb supporting the definition of the mission and the development of the data...
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Facilities and teaching
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate/facilities-teaching
Geology at the University of Leicester employs a diverse range of teaching methods to ensure you are challenged and engaged at all stages of your degree. Our students have access to state-of-the-art lecture theatres and practical laboratories.
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Treatment for frail heart patients improves survival rates
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/revascularisation
A new study, led by the University of Leicester, shows that heart patients treated with revascularisation have better survival rates, even with a high risk of frailty.
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Leicester researcher examines differing factors behind forest fires
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/cop-forest-fires
A study of forest fires in the tropics has led a University of Leicester researcher to highlight the need to monitor ecosystems in more detail to try and prevent their destruction.
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£750,000 funding for seismic sensors at University of Leicester to shake up environmental science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/seismic-sensors
A new, upgraded sensor array at the University of Leicester will allow scientists to monitor seismic activity in some of the world’s most challenging environments, such as in glaciers, landslides and volcanoes.
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World Development Indicators (WDI) 2016
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/04/25/world-development-indicators-wdi-2016/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on April 25, 2016 Just released by the World Bank this major dataset which has over 800 indicators covering more than 150 economies.
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ACLED Conflict Index
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/02/09/acled-conflict-index/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on February 9, 2024 The ACLED Conflict Index A new indicator relating to civilian impact of conflict.
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Sarah Tarlow
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/crimcorpse/author/sat12/
Sarah Tarlow is Professor of Historical Archaeology at the University of Leicester and PI on the Wellcome-funded research programme 'Harnessing the Power of the Criminal Corpse'
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Harriman recollected: 1899 voyage to Alaska digital collection
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2025/03/14/harriman-recollected-1899-voyage-to-alaska-digital-collection/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 14, 2025 A new digital collection from Penn State University.
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Health Inequality Data Repository
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2023/05/05/health-inequality-data-repository/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 5, 2023 Just launched by the WHO, health inequalities data which is disaggregated showing how health is experienced by people of different ages, economic status, education levels, place of...