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Researcher examines impact of slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/researcher-examines-impact-of-2018slum-tourism2019
New research from Dr Fabian Frenzel from the School of Management examines whether slums across the world have become ‘cool’ as more and more tourists discover favelas, ghettos, townships and barrios on leisurely visits.
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University showcases new approach to fight wildlife crime through portable DNA analysis tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-showcases-new-approach-to-fight-wildlife-crime-through-portable-dna-analysis-tool
Leicester researchers will be presenting to government officials on Thursday 2 June on a prize-winning innovation to tackle wildlife crime using a novel DNA sequencer at an event in Washington D.C. The U.S.
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Environmental insights from the GHOST in the machine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/environmental-insights-from-the-ghost-in-the-machine
An instrument co-designed by University of Leicester scientists has spent the past year successfully gathering data on how greenhouse gases are transported around the world and where they are being emitted and absorbed.
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Expert comment Terror attack in France
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-comment-terror-attack-in-france
Dr Simon Bennett (pictured) from the University of Leicester Civil Safety and Security Unit has commented on the recent terror attack in Nice, France. He said: “In recent months there have been several attacks against aviation interests, including airports.
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Measuring our environmental impact
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/climate-change/net-zero/measure
The University of Leicester is committed to achieving net zero.
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Events
https://le.ac.uk/engineering/news/events
School of Engineering Virtual Graduation Celebration 2020 22DBsRTm9cw|Annual Industry Lecture Global Megatrends – their impact on mobility and how we are responding Date: Tbc Time: 18.
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Leading microbiologist gives public lecture on bacteriophages
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/leading-microbiologist-to-give-free-public-lecture-on-bacteriophages
Naked Scientists podcast interview with professor Clokie now available University staff and students can watch the lecture here Professor Martha Clokie (pictured) in our Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation will give her inaugural lecture,...
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University of Leicester partners with local Violence Reduction Network and Home Office to tackle violent crime
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/serious-violence
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Violence Reduction Network, in partnership with the University of Leicester and the Home Office, will welcome policy-makers, practitioners and academics from across the UK to share new research insights and best practice on preventing and...
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Leicester duo recognised among UKs best teachers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-duo-recognised-among-uk2019s-best-teachers
Two outstanding academics at our University are being recognised with national awards for teaching excellence.
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Using the different types of blog in Blackboard
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/09/29/using-the-different-types-of-blog-in-blackboard/
Posted by Stephen Walker in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on September 29, 2016 Blogging is a good way to get students to engage with a topic and to collaborate with each other.