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Transforming practice
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/impact/transforming-practice
The Centre for Hate Studies has provided evidence-based recommendations for criminal agencies and third-sector organisations across the UK, which has resulted in a number of practice changes in the criminal system. Read testimonials with those we have worked with.
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Dickens codebreakers recognised at Higher Education ‘Oscars’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/the-awards-2022
The Dickens Code project, led by the University of Leicester in collaboration with the University of Foggia, takes home a Times Higher Education Award.
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World’s largest tropical peatlands revealed to be more than 40,000 years old
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/largest-tropical-peatlands-40000-years-old
New research finds peatland complex in Congo Basin to be more than twice as old as previously thought, expertise from the University of Leicester supported the study
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New learning resources
https://le.ac.uk/library/news/new-learning-resources
Browse all new learning resources that University of Leicester Library offers
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Midlands Racial Equality in Medicine Conference 2023
https://le.ac.uk/cls/cls-equality/edi-in-practice/conferences-and-meetings/mrem-conference-2023
Midlands Racial Equality in Medicine Network Conference 2023 information and registration links
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The right rubber for the job
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/the-importance-of-using-the-right-rubber-for-the-job
Researchers from the Department of Geology have discovered that when it comes to rubbers, textured surfaces, and reproduction, more fluid formulations have greater reliability than those that are thick and sticky.
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Factual and fictional portrayals of Richard III to be explored
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/factual-and-fictional-portrayals-of-richard-iii-to-be-explored
Experts will share insights into the portrayals of Richard III throughout history, from Shakespeare’s ‘hunch-backed toad’ to the modern-day examinations of his dialect, at a public open day at the University taking place on Saturday 21 March.
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The Queens 90th University reflections
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/queens-90th-university-reflections
To mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, we take a trip down memory lane to remember her visits to the University of Leicester.
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Class Struggle and the Industrial Revolution
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/hs2358
Module code: HS2358 This module will introduce you to one of the key ideas in human history, the idea that, in Karl Marx’s words, “the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggle”.
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Cricketing legend leaves graduands bowled over
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/cricketing-legend-leaves-graduands-bowled-over
It was the turn of our School of Business and School of Media, Communication and Sociology to celebrate their graduands today as the sun gave a warm welcome to our guests on the lawn of De Montfort Hall - an environment that today’s honorand, former professional cricketer...