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UK bee populations thrive at Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/uk-bee-populations-thrive-at-botanic-garden
While the Midlands has seen a general decline in bumblebee species numbers over the last few decades – mostly due to the loss of habitat – bee populations in our Botanic Garden are thriving.
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Air quality can be better for active commuters than drivers, research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/commute-air-quality
Their findings show that NO2 concentrations can be higher in car cabins (even electric car cabins) than alongside the road where people are walking and cycling. Some PM2.5 can be removed, for example by pollen filters, meaning PM2.
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UK Disability History Month 2022: The Mosaic Oral History Collection
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2022/11/18/uk-disability-history-month-2022-the-mosaic-oral-history-collection/
Posted by Lily Skelton in Library and Learning Services on November 18, 2022 16 November to 16 December 2022 is UK Disability History Month , an annual event creating a platform to focus on the history of the rights and dignity of disabled people.
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Leicester Masterclass
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/study/distance-learning/distance-learning-events/leicester-masterclass
The Leicester Masterclass forms a key part of the School’s calendar. Through a selection of lectures and dedicated workshops you will be exposed to innovative ideas that build your knowledge of key concepts, alongside building your confidence, study skills and career prospects.
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Suggested reading
https://le.ac.uk/history/study/undergraduate/introductory-reading
Thinking of applying for History at the University of Leicester? Expand your awareness of the scope of History before you begin your degree.
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New play centres on Arch of Remembrance in Leicesters Victoria Park
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/new-play-centres-on-arch-of-remembrance-in-leicester2019s-victoria-park
A play written, produced and performed by Leicester students will premiere at the Y theatre in Leicester on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July.
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Town and Gown 10k rescheduled
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/town-and-gown-10k-rescheduled
The Leicester Town and Gown run was originally planned to take place this Sunday 4 March but has now been rescheduled for next Sunday 11 March due to the adverse weather conditions.
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Geography and the Everyday Politics of Identity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gy3153
Module code: GY3153 In this module you will explore the relationship between place and identity and how geographers have contributed to understandings of identity.
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Mines of Memory Collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/mines-of-memory
The Mines of Memory collection is comprised of 23 interviews with collieries discussing their memories of working in Snibston and Whitwick. Find out more about the collection.
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Historical artwork display to shed light on works of Dickens illustrator John Leech
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/historical-artwork-display-to-shed-light-on-works-of-dickens-illustrator-john-leech
A volume containing newly-discovered drawings by caricaturist and illustrator John Leech is on display at the University's Special Collections in the Library until 31 July.