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• What is the current state of the Internet?

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/10/04/what-is-the-current-state-of-the-internet/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 4, 2019 Find out in the latest annual report on the global rate of connection from the ITU. This year’s theme is Broadband as Foundation for Sustainable Development.

• Are the rich getting richer?

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2015/01/26/are-the-rich-getting-richer/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on January 26, 2015 According to Oxfam in research timed for the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos , in 2014, the richest 1% owned 48% of global wealth.

• World Day of Social Justice: migrant labour resources

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/03/02/world-day-of-social-justice-migrant-labour-resources/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 2, 2018 Last month (20th February) was World Day of social Justice . The 2018 theme was workers on the Move.

• MyWorld Survey

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/03/15/myworld-survey/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 15, 2013 A major global survey for citizens launched by the United Nations and partners.

• Citizen journalism websites

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/04/19/citizen-journalism-websites/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on April 19, 2013 Guardian Witness https://witness.guardian.co.uk/  A new site for citizens to share news photos and views.

• Latin Beginners (Level 1)

  https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/latin/level-1

  Latin course for beginners at Leicester University

• Actuarial Science with Data Analytics MSc, PGDip

  https://le.ac.uk/courses/actuarial-science-with-data-analytics-msc/2026

  Problem solver. Business analyst. Risk assessor. An actuary wears many hats, but that’s what makes a career in the field so rewarding. With a qualification in actuarial science and data analysis, you’ll have the skills to make your mark in a range of industries.

• Leicester joins student visa pilot

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-joins-student-visa-pilot

  A pilot which is looking at streamlining the process for international Master's students wanting to study in the UK has been extended to 23 universities including our University, the Immigration Minister announced today.

• Research shows pollution dispersion in cities is improved by trees

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/research-shows-pollution-dispersion-in-cities-is-improved-by-trees

  Trees in cities throughout the UK could be significantly improving the quality of the air we breathe by decreasing pollution levels for pedestrians, researchers Department of Physics and Astronomy have suggested in a new study.

• Goodbye winter, hello Indian spring – jaw-dropping crocus display celebrates Leicester’s diverse heritage

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/indian-spring-crocus-display-celebrates-leicesters-diverse-heritage

  A mesmerising crocus display masterminded by a BBC Gardeners’ World presenter has bloomed in Leicester to celebrate the city’s rich cultural heritage.