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• Genes for learning and memory are 650 million years old, study shows

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/big-bang

  A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviours originated around 650 million years ago.

• Clearing trip to see the University of Leicester changed Tom’s direction of study

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/clearing-tom

  When Tom Walters missed out on his first-choice university place, the next step should have seen him accept his reserve choice – until a visit to the University of Leicester during Clearing changed everything.

• School of English Blog: Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester: Page 2

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/english/page/2/

  Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester

• Large-scale study suggests under 45s and women more likely to gain weight and jump a BMI category during COVID-19 lockdown

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/covid-bmi

  A large-scale study of almost a million UK adults led by Leicester researchers has revealed that under 45s and women were more likely to gain weight and jump a body mass index (BMI) category during COVID-19 lockdown.

• Viewing and writing Italian landscape: Luigi Ghirri and his legacy in photography and literature

  https://le.ac.uk/modern-languages/research/luigi-ghirri

  Exploring the work of photographic artist Luigi Ghirri, his legacy, influence on contemporary photography, art and literature, bringing together experts from across artistic disciplines.

• Interpreting and Communicating Art

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mu7032

  Module code: MU7032 Module Outline This module will introduce and focus on the interpretation and communication of art. Making the rich and diverse resources of the museum accessible to individuals and communities in a changing society involves a wide range of media.

• Eight Weeks with Ghost Signs

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2024/09/04/eight-weeks-with-ghost-signs/

  Posted by Colin Hyde in Library and Learning Services on September 4, 2024 by Grace McWeeney As part of a Museum Studies 8-week work placement program, I worked with the Ghost Signs Collection at the University of Leicester. These are a few things I learned along the way.

• Study suggests seated upper body physical activity can reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes made worse by sitting

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/study-suggests-seated-upper-body-physical-activity-can-reduce-risk-of-heart-disease-and-type-2-diabetes-made-worse-by-sitting

  A new study conducted at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), including researchers from our University, has found that breaking up prolonged bouts of restful sitting with short, frequent bouts of simple seated arm exercises can benefit obese patients at high...

• Research

  https://le.ac.uk/law/research

  Leicester Law School is a research-led department committed to producing the highest quality of scholarship while recognising the important relationship between excellence in research and in teaching. Find out more about the research undertaken by the School.

• Accessible, inclusive and relevant - RCMG

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/rcmg

  Working with museums, galleries and heritage sites to enable them to become more accessible, inclusive and relevant.