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Former Leicester history scholar Nick set to defend his gold Paralympic title
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/august/nick-cummins
A former University of Leicester scholar is preparing to compete for his second Paralympic gold this week in Paris.
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I’m an Engineer! I’m a Scientist!
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/11/30/im-an-engineer-im-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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BBC’s Digging for Britain to showcase Leicester Cathedral discoveries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/digging-for-britain
A University of Leicester-led archaeological dig at Leicester Cathedral is to be featured on BBC Two’s Digging for Britain.
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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE appointed Chancellor of the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/maggie-aderin-pocock
Award-winning space scientist, broadcaster and author, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, has joined the University of Leicester as its new Chancellor today (1 March).
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Applied Microeconomics
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/applied-microeconomics
Lead: Professor Sergio Currarini The research interests of the Applied Microeconomics group span a wide range of areas, including labour, public, health, education, development, political economy, behavioural, and experimental.
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22nd March was World Water Day
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/03/24/22nd-march-was-world-water-day/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 24, 2016 The official website has details on this year’s theme water and work. It includes a link to the full text of the 2016 UN World Water Development Report.
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Where is the riskiest place to live?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/05/03/where-is-the-riskiest-place-to-live/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 3, 2016 Download the latest world ranking from United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security. It considers risk from extreme natural events and ranks 117 nations.
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Migrant Files
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/03/18/migrant-files/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 18, 2016 An award winning data journalism website coordinated by Journalism ++ with input from 15 nations.
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Human Rights
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/11/01/human-rights/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on November 1, 2013 20 years OHCHR (UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) A new official website to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this major UN agency . It includes news and links to key achievements.
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Cities
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2014/07/02/cities-2/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on July 2, 2014 Cities of Opportunity Interesting new report on urban demographics from PriceWaterHouse Cooper. Covers 30 major cities worldwide.