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Power, Privilege and Diversity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/sy1021
Module code: SY1021 Engagement with sociology is often rooted in concern about inequality and the deprived circumstances in which many people live. But inequality extends well beyond people’s economic situations.
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The Bulletin - Leicester receives funding for ground-breaking research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/the-bulletin-leicester-receives-funding-for-ground-breaking-research
In this episode of The Bulletin from the University of Leicester News Centre: Hear why the university is receiving funding for groundbreaking research in global health and development. Find out why students must register to vote by 7 June to make their voice heard.
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Tracking alien invaders
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/natural-heritage/invasive-species
Professor Mark Williams and PhD Students Stephen Himson and Rachael Holmes explain the influence of non-native plants and animals on the biosphere, and how humans can make a positive difference on the world.
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Hours of driving and watching TV lower IQ scores research suggests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/hours-of-driving-and-watching-tv-lower-iq-scores
A doctoral student from our University has commanded global media coverage for a study that found that driving for more than two hours a day appears to steadily reduce intelligence.
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Latin America and the Caribbean
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/latin-america-caribbean
If you are from Latin America or the Caribbean, use this page to navigate to your country to find out about entry requirements, national student societies and other country-specific information.
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Russian Beginners (Level 1)
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/russian/level-1
Russian course for beginners at Leicester University
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Department of Geology to host Palaeontology conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/department-of-geology-to-host-palaeontology-conference
The University's Department of Geology Palaeobiology Research Group has announced it will host the early career researchers’ conference Progressive Palaeontology 2017 Progressive Palaeontology, known as ProgPal, is a vibrant annual conference organised by and for early...
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Building dynamic, inclusive and socially purposeful museums and archives
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/building-inclusive-museums
In collaboration with NCK, the Nordic–Baltic research and development centre based in Östersund, Sweden, RCMG offered a week-long course in October 2016 which explored how museums and archives can become more dynamic, inclusive and socially purposeful organisations.
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International team put single molecules in super-fridge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/international-team-put-single-molecules-in-super-fridge
An international team of researchers led by our University has for the first time observed how a single two-atom-large molecule rotates in the coldest liquid known in nature.
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Victorian games and 19th century school life showcased at new exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/victorian-games-and-19th-century-school-life-showcased-at-new-exhibition
A new exhibition exploring the lives of Victorian schoolchildren – including the games that they played and their classroom experiences – is on display at our University in the Library's Special Collections until 7 July.