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The Story of Pulque Part 3: Ritual and Power in Aztec Mexico – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/07/03/the-story-of-pulque-part-3-ritual-and-power-in-aztec-mexico/
Project Principal Investigator Deborah Toner describes the importance of pulque in cultural, religious and political terms during the Aztec period in Mexico. Third part of the story of pulque
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New research suggests a simple blood test could improve the early detection of lung cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/12-research-blood-test-detect-lung-cancer-mrc
A patient having a blood test|University of Leicester researchers hope earlier diagnosis could improve prognosis New research led by scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Toxicology Unit and University of Leicester suggests that, by analysing levels of...
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UK scientists generate electricity from rare element to power future space missions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/03-americium-electricity-space-power
Experts have generated electricity from a rare chemical element for the first time which may mean future space missions can be powered for up to 400 years.
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Frederick and Mary Attenborough
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/attenboroughs/frederick-and-mary
Frederick was our second Principal and under his leadership it expanded rapidly. He, and his wife Mary, lived on the campus with their sons Richard, David and John.
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China delegation hosted by University of Leicester strengthens education links
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/chongqing-delegation
Visit strengthens links between Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) and Leicester, who have collaborated on medical education provision since 2019
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Material researchers awarded £18.3 million to create technical ceramics of the future
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/advanced-ceramics
Advanced materials specialists at the University of Leicester have been awarded part of an £18.3 million grant to enhance technical ceramics of the future through innovative computer modelling techniques.
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Leicester Cathedral remembers founding of the University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/25-leicester-cathedral-remembers-founding-of-the-university
Lecture on University of Leicester’s origins in the Great War will form part of remembrance events at Leicester Cathedral
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ESA provides a business boost for Space Park Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/esa-boost-space-park
Space Park Leicester has been selected as a new centre to offer the successful business incubation programme for start-ups in the UK, run by the European Space Agency (ESA).
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Pterosaurs undergo dental examination to reveal clues about diets and lifestyles
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/pterosaur-ecology
Microscopic analysis of the teeth of pterosaurs has revealed new insights into the diets and behaviours of Earth’s earliest flying reptiles.
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Japanese Beginners Fast Track (Level 1)
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/japanese/fast-track-level-1
Fast Track Japanese course for beginners at Leicester University