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  • Leicester leads study pointing to postcode lottery in aneurysm care

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-leads-study-pointing-to-postcode-lottery-in-aneurysm-care

    A postcode lottery in access to treatment means people suffering from thoracic aortic diseases are up to four times more likely to receive treatment in some parts of the UK compared to others, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and led by...

  • Jurassic calamari: amazing fossil proves that flying reptiles preyed on squid

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/27-pterosaur-vs-squid

    Rhamphorhynchus muensteri, flying close to the water surface to grab soft-bodied cephalopods such as Plesioteuthis subovata. Artwork by C Klug and Beat Scheffold.|An incredible fossil brought to light in a new research paper reveals the feeding habits of extinct flying reptiles.

  • Sole2Soul: Narrate, Curate, Rejuvenate

    https://le.ac.uk/new-writing/projects/sole2soul

    Sole2Soul promotes meaningful intergenerational exchange between “silver champions” (project participants aged over 55) and teenagers about artefacts from the Boot and Shoe exhibit at Harborough Museum.

  • New study provides insights into complexities of gender at work

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-suggests-male-workers-in-typically-female-jobs-are-not-motivated-by-money

    Men in typically female-dominated occupations tend to value the social aspects of their career over financial rewards, the findings of a study by Dr Catherine Steele from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour and a team at the University of...

  • Study reveals how thirsty trees pull water to their canopies

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-reveals-how-thirsty-trees-pull-water-to-their-canopies

    A scientific mystery about how trees pull water from the ground to their top branches has been solved by an international team of researchers led by Dr Adrian Boatwright, who conducted the research while at the Department of Chemistry.

  • The Dryad Collection Paper work

    https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2022/04/13/the-dryad-collection-the-craft-of-paper-work/

    Examples of books from the University of Leicester Dryad Collection concerning Paper work crafts. Images of paper plaiting, paper sculpture and paper costumes.

  • University of Leicester historian bestowed British Academy honour

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/clare-anderson

    A University of Leicester expert on imperial and global history has been recognised for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

  • Global study identifies a safer treatment of acute stroke

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/global-study-identifies-a-safer-treatment-of-acute-stroke

    The safety of a controversial clot-busting drug has been investigated by researchers, who have shown a modified dosage can reduce serious bleeding in the brain and improve survival rates.

  • Rare chariot fittings from the Iron Age are among fascinating items in brand new exhibition

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/burrough-hill-exhibition

    University archaeologist curates an exhibition of finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, including objects excavated by University of Leicester Archaeological Services

  • Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog: Academic and staff blogs from the University of Lei

    https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/page/54/

    Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester

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