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Using portable nanopore DNA sequencers to combat wildlife crime
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/using-portable-nanopore-dna-sequencers-to-combat-wildlife-crime
A team from our University has been awarded a prize for their proposal to crack down on wildlife crime using a portable DNA sequencing device, the MinION - developed by Oxford Nanopore Technologies - to read the ‘barcode genes’ of animals affected by illegal trafficking.
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Leicester researcher contributes to space arts odyssey
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-researcher-contribute-to-space-arts-odyssey
ESA and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (pictured), with the BBK Foundation, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Spanish arts centre with a performance of Chasmata, a journey to Mars through contemporary art, music and architecture.
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Cutting-edge science to be enhanced with new talent
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/cutting-edge-science-to-be-enhanced-with-new-talent
A research institute at our University is significantly expanding through the recruitment of fresh new talent to accelerate the impact of its cutting-edge work.
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Is informal workplace learning always invisible?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2017/06/21/is-informal-workplace-learning-always-invisible/
Posted by Martin Parker in School of Business Blog on June 21, 2017 ULSB Research Associate and graduate Dr Kath Atkinson (kja16@le.ac.uk) reflects on a new report about older workers, and the assumptions it makes about their learning.
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Physics & Astronomy: Page 17
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/author/leigh_fletcher/page/17/
I’m an Engineer! I’m a Scientist! Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 30 November 2020 PhD student Sam Frampton explains this excellent chance to engage with school students online, answer questions, and win money for outreach.
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Careers: Work experience with the SAPPHIRE research group
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/sapphire/2018/01/31/careers-work-experience-with-the-sapphire-research-group/
Want to know more about the work of SAPPHIRE and what it's like to work here? SAPPHIRE recently had the opportunity to have a Sociology undergraduate student do a work experience placement with us.
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The Anthropocene Leicester scientists respond to criticisms of new geological epoch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/the-anthropocene-leicester-scientists-respond-to-criticisms-of-new-geological-epoch
A team of academics from our University has responded to criticisms of the proposal to formalise a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene.
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Leicester criminologist uncovers experiences of domestic abuse among churchgoers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/leicester-criminologist-uncovers-experiences-of-domestic-abuse-among-churchgoers
One in four Cumbria churchgoers who took part in recent research by Coventry and Leicester universities say they have experienced abuse in their current relationship.
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Having larger muscles could compensate for poor muscle quality in Chronic Kidney Disease patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/having-larger-muscles-could-compensate-for-poor-muscle-quality-in-chronic-kidney-disease-patients
The size of muscles in patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) could be more important to maintaining good physical performance than muscle quality, new research has shown.
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22nd September 2015 Sol 1112
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2015/09/22/22nd-september-2015-sol-1112/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on September 22, 2015 I have been Geo Science Theme Lead GSTL for the last two sol plan (sols 1112-1113). One of the main topics we have been discussing is where to drill next.