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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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What is a systematic review?
https://le.ac.uk/library/research-support/systematic-reviews
An introduction to systematic literature reviews including definition and process
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Margaret Byron
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/margaret-byron
Margaret has held full-time teaching posts in Higher Education for almost 30 years, teaching Geography at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Crime and the Media
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/cr2010
Module code: CR2010 Crime is newsworthy. It is a constant feature in news coverage on television, on the radio, on the internet and in newspapers. It is a popular topic for television drama, documentaries, reality programmes, films and novels.
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Geographical Research in the Field (Human Geography Overseas Field Course)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gy2153
Module code: GY2153 During this module students will develop the skills required to undertake research in human geography, including how to review the literature and come up with their own research questions, how to formulate aims and objectives of their research,...
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The David Wood Collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/david-wood
The David Wood collection is made up of 22 interviews with 23 people who share their experiences of living in or around Barwell in South Leicestershire from 1883. Find out more about the collection.
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Research shows social media is beneficial for sharing and building upon patient experiences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/research-shows-social-media-is-beneficial-for-sharing-and-building-upon-patient-experiences
Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms can be useful tools for helping patients with rare medical diseases exchange knowledge and build communities, research led by Dr Stefania Vicari from the Department of Media and Communication has found.
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Academic comments on the rise of kids activities being marketed to adults
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/academic-comments-on-the-rise-of-kids2019-activities-being-marketed-to-adults
Dr Jane Pilcher from our School of Media, Communication and Sociology has been featured in an article for The Guardian discussing why kids’ activities – such as bouncy castles and ballpits - are now being marketed to grown men and women.
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Leicester health scientists contribute to report on childrens safety
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-health-scientists-contribute-to-report-on-children2019s-safety
Health scientists from our University have contributed to major research on children’s safety.