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Genetic properties help identify illegally traded tropical hardwood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/genetic-properties-help-identify-illegally-traded-tropical-hardwood
Around 30-90 percent of all tropical hardwood is logged illegally. Checks on the origin of wood, however thorough, are not particularly effective because documentation may be fraudulent.
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Voting open as young video makers compete to support Brazil in solving resources problems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/voting-open-as-young-video-makers-compete-to-support-brazil-in-solving-resources-problems-1
People around the world can vote in an exciting global video competition that is helping children and young people play their part in helping to secure future supplies of food, water and energy in Brazil.
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University seeks to drive biomedical innovation at first UK life sciences opportunities zone
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-seeks-to-drive-biomedical-innovation-at-first-uk-life-sciences-opportunities-zone
Together with the site owners, Charnwood Campus, and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, the University of Leicester is seeking to establish a new Innovation Centre at the UK’s first ever Life Sciences Opportunity Zone in Charnwood, near Loughborough to...
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Conference highlighting cultural significance of the night sky held at National Space Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/stonehenge
University of Leicester is hosting a conference today (Wednesday, 8 May) at the National Space Centre focusing on the cultural and ecological significance of the night sky.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/research
The University of Leicester has a long history of groundbreaking medical research. We have particular strengths in the fields of cardiovascular medicine, cancer research, diabetes research, medical genetics, BAME health and the development of alternatives to antibiotics.
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Sex and Violence
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/cr2003
Module code: CR2003 In this module you’ll be immersed in key concepts of violence and violent crime, and how they relate to gender, sex and sexuality.
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Europe 1861-1991: Emancipation and Subjugation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/hs1016
Module code: HS1016 What major events shaped Europe during this period? Which ones were most significant in changing the course of European history forever, and why? You'll be exploring and analysing the major social, political, cultural and economic trends shaping...
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Sex and Violence
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/cr2003
Module code: CR2003 In this module you’ll be immersed in key concepts of violence and violent crime, and how they relate to gender, sex and sexuality.
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Europe 1861-1991: Emancipation and Subjugation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs1016
Module code: HS1016 What major events shaped Europe during this period? Which ones were most significant in changing the course of European history forever, and why? You'll be exploring and analysing the major social, political, cultural and economic trends shaping...
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Europe 1861-1991: Emancipation and Subjugation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs1016
Module code: HS1016 What major events shaped Europe during this period? Which ones were most significant in changing the course of European history forever, and why? You'll be exploring and analysing the major social, political, cultural and economic trends shaping...