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Will people need cash in the future?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/03/08/will-people-need-cash-in-the-future/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 8, 2019 This week the Access to Cash report was published. This independent survey found that the many people in the UK, primarily the poor, continue to rely heavily on cash.
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Economics of the Oscars
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/03/13/economics-of-the-oscars/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 13, 2018 As the winners of the Academy awards 2018 have been announced, here are some social science sites for locating materials on the economics of the Oscars.
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Housing, London 1975-2010s
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/05/24/housing-london-1975-2010/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 24, 2024 MDR Housing Struggles Archive More content is being added to at digital archive hosted on the MayDay Rooms website.
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Charity pays for Gazan medical students to complete their studies with the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/charity-supports-gazan-medical-students-university-leicester
A charity has stepped in to cover the living costs of two medical students displaced from war-torn Gaza, to complete their studies at the University of Leicester.
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Explore Leicester’s architectural heritage with guided campus tours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/leicester-architecture-tours-heritage-hub
The public will have the chance to explore the University of Leicester’s characterful buildings with guided walks taking place on Saturday 13 September, Tuesday 16 September and Wednesday 17 September at central campus and Brookfield campus.
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Company Data: 2 sites
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2014/01/24/company-data-2-sites/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on January 24, 2014 Bank for the Accounts of Companies Harmonized (BACH) database has been upgraded. BACH is managed by the European Committee of Central Balance-Sheet Data Offices.
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49% of adults in the UK use social media for news
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/08/02/49-of-adults-in-the-uk-use-social-media-for-news/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 2, 2019 Fascinating fact from the Latest Ofcom news consumption in the UK annual report. Yet only 37% trust social media. Get the full facts by downloading the report from the website.
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Are you addicted to your smartphone?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2015/08/07/are-you-addicted-to-your-smartphone/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 7, 2015 According to the latest Ofcom communications market report more people use smartphones than laptops. 33% regard it as their most used device for going online rather than a laptop.
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Fair Reward framework
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/09/20/fair-reward-framework/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on September 20, 2024 The Fair Reward Framework (FRF) was created by Church of England Pensions Board and Brunel Pension Partnership, in partnership with the High Pay Centre.
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Guidance for students
https://le.ac.uk/brexit/students
We know that students at the University of Leicester are uncertain about how they will be affected by Brexit. We are committed to supporting all our students throughout this period of change.