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• Ukraine war realises predictions of nuclear power plant threat, says Leicester civil safety expert

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/nuclear-power-plant-ukraine

  As Ukraine conflict continues, new book by University of Leicester researcher argues that nuclear facilities are more likely to be targeted, and damage to power plants risks radiological contamination of the environment over vast areas.

• Offer Holder Hub

  https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/offer-holders

  We don’t want you to miss out on the benefits of attending a University of Leicester Offer Holder Day, which is why we’ve moved everything online.

• Where is the riskiest place to live?

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/05/03/where-is-the-riskiest-place-to-live/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 3, 2016 Download the latest world ranking from United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security.  It considers risk from extreme natural events and ranks 117 nations.

• Policy on student engagement

  https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/engagement-monitoring/policy

  Download the policy on student engagement (PDF, 196kb) Introduction and scope 1.1 Regular engagement is an important aspect of learning and the student experience. Students who engage with all aspects of their programme are more likely to succeed with their studies. 1.

• Study reveals mysteries of enzyme mechanism

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/study-reveals-mysteries-of-enzyme-mechanism

  An international research team led by our University has made a breakthrough advance by trapping an intermediate in the mechanism of enzymes called heme peroxidases and determining its structure using a beam of neutrons from the heart of a nuclear reactor.

• Landmark Poetry

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/landmark-poetry

  On Wednesday 9 May, celebrated writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay MBE will be discussing Landmark Poetry at the University of Leicester’s 7th Annual Creative Writing Lecture. Lemn Sissay is the author of several books of poetry alongside articles, records, public art, and plays.

• 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 .

• Better peatland management could cut half a billion tonnes of carbon

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/peatland-emissions-nature

  However, because large populations rely on these peatlands for their livelihoods, it may not be realistic to expect all agricultural peatlands to be fully returned to their natural condition in the near future.

• Charles Dickens: A Writer in Progress

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/en7140

  Module code: EN7140 The 1840s was a key decade in the life and career of Charles Dickens.

• Charles Dickens: A Writer in Progress

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/en7140

  Module code: EN7140 The 1840s was a key decade in the life and career of Charles Dickens.