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Poll Books in Special Collections
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2015/04/22/poll-books-in-special-collections/
Posted by Simon Dixon in Library Special Collections on April 22, 2015 With a General Election campaign in full swing, it seems like a good time for some blog posts about the sources we hold on the history of British parliamentary elections.
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Five scientists represent University of Leicester in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/stem-for-britain
Early-career researchers presented their research to politicians and policymakers and showcased expertise in diabetes and women’s health, sustainable chemistry and climate change
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Students in national top 5 for global mental health volunteering
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/students-in-national-top-5-for-mental-health-volunteering
As of 2018, our University is the 4th highest academic institution in the UK for student sign-ups to international volunteering placements with mental health-focused organisation SLV.Global. SLV.
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Venice fellowships at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/study/postgraduate/venice-fellowships
Learn more about Venice Fellowships at Leicester, via the British Council.
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University of Leicester graduate-turned-diplomat returns to receive honorary award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/honorand-karen-mae-hill
A diplomat who used her degree as a springboard to a successful career has returned to the University of Leicester to receive an Honorary Doctorate.
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Protesting against the Vietnam War in October 1965
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2015/10/05/protesting-against-the-vietnam-war-in-october-1965/
Posted by Margaret Maclean in Library Special Collections on October 5, 2015 Fifty years ago, in October 1965, mass demonstrations against the Vietnam War took place in the US and pacifist David J.
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Satisfied with a Bad Job?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2015/12/17/satisfied-with-a-bad-job/
Posted by Glynne Williams in School of Business Blog on December 17, 2015 Unemployment stands at a seven year low .
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Almost half of NHS workers surveyed have left their role or are considering it
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/nhs-attrition
A significant number of healthcare workers have either left their job or considered changing it because they feel undervalued or have experienced discrimination according to a new study led by the University of Leicester in collaboration with University College London (UCL).
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Historian reveals Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard III are cousins
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/historian-reveals-benedict-cumberbatch-and-richard-iii-are-cousins
Leading historian and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Schürer, whose genealogy research helped to confirm the identity of King Richard III, has now discovered a link between Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch and the King.
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What are Social Studies of Finance (SSF)?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2013/11/08/what-are-social-studies-of-finance-ssf/
Posted by Yuval Millo in School of Business Blog on November 8, 2013 Yuval Millo joined the School of Management in September 2012 as Professor of Social Studies of Finance and Accounting.