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University professor joins stars in cancer fight
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/university-professor-joins-stars-in-cancer-fight
A leading scientist from our University has teamed up with Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 to launch a celebrity-backed fund-raiser.
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From graduate to governance, University of Leicester honours court member
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/grads-johnson
The University of Leicester has recognised one of its graduates for his service to the institution.
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Celebrating 40 years of DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-fingerprinting
Today (10 September) marks the 40th anniversary of a ground-breaking discovery that transformed the way criminal investigations were carried out: DNA fingerprinting.
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Britain’s relationship with the EU on film
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/06/24/britains-relationship-with-the-eu-on-film/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on June 24, 2016 British Pathe films on Britain’s relationship with the EU including negotiations to join the Common Market.
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The LSE-Real Estate Economics and Finance index
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/01/12/the-lse-real-estate-economics-and-finance-index/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on January 12, 2024 REEF provides data on local property markets in England and Wales 2010-2020 using price paid data. Methodology provided on the website . There is also an interactive data dashboard here .
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Oor Willy
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2014/10/15/oor-willy/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 15, 2014 Oor Willy, Your Willy, A’body’s Willy The National Library of Scotland has launched the Oor Wullie’s guide website for children.
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Global Teacher Status Index
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/10/07/global-teacher-status-index/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 7, 2013 Global Teacher Status Index A new study out this week ranks the status of teachers in various countries.
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The Legacy of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/campus-history/legacy-of-leicester
From the discovery of the remains of Richard III to the invention of DNA fingerprinting, browse the extraordinary range of fields to which the University of Leicester has contributed.
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Mr Duncan Cloud (1930-2020)
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2020/duncan-cloud
The University community was saddened to learn of the loss, on 24 June 2020, of one of its most senior members and a major figure in its history. John Duncan Cloud (MA Oxford, B.Litt.
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Discovery of interior wonders reveal Rutland villa owners' lavish lifestyle
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/roman
New evidence points to the complex housing one of Britain’s earliest barn conversions