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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.
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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.
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More oral history online
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/learning/more-oral-history-online
These online exhibitions all feature oral history material and may be of interest in the classroom.
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Emma Parker
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/english/author/emma_parker/
Emma Parker is an Associate Professor in English at the University of Leicester. She researches gender and sexuality in postwar and contemporary literature.
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Consumption, Markets and Society
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/consumption-markets-and-society
We are an internationally renowned leader in interdisciplinary market research. We draw on concepts from anthropology, cultural studies, geographic area, history, media studies and more in addition to the business, organisational and consumer research literature.
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Event to discuss the 2016 Presidential Election and political divisions in the United States
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/event-to-discuss-the-2016-presidential-election-and-political-divisions-in-the-united-states
A visiting professor from the United States will be discussing the 2016 US Presidential Election and the politically polarised state of the country during a free public lecture on Monday 24 October.
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John Goodwin
https://le.ac.uk/people/john-goodwin
The academic profile of Professor John Goodwin, Professor of Sociology and Social Psychology at University of Leicester
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Secrets of rare Iron Age cauldrons revealed through archaeological investigation and replica creation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/iron-age-cauldrons-archaeological-replica
Detailed laboratory examination and analysis of the fragile 2,400 year old cauldrons has revealed new information of their manufacture and long-term maintenance and have been used to create a full-sized replica cauldron
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Introduction to Academic Skills
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/jo1005
Module code: JO1005 The transition to University level studies can feel challenging and occasionally stressful.
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Introduction to Academic Skills
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/jo1005
Module code: JO1005 The transition to University level studies can feel challenging and occasionally stressful.