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22,000 children aged 10 and 11 are obese
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/06/01/22000-children-aged-10-and-11-are-obese/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on June 1, 2018 …according to the latest report from the Local Government Association. The House of Commons also released the report: House of Commons Health Committee Childhood obesity: Time for action.
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Authorised absences
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/engagement-monitoring/authorised-absences
The University recognises that a student may require a short absence from their studies depending on their personal circumstances. It’s really important that you talk to your school administrative team or your personal tutor about requesting time away from your studies.
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Liz Hockey
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2020/liz-hockey
We are sad to announce that Liz Hockey, Communication Officer within Estates, passed away on 12 May 2020 after a battle with cancer.
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Major European grant for research into rare diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/major-european-grant-for-research-into-rare-diseases
Our University has joined an international programme of research to improve the diagnosis of rare diseases.
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Undergraduate
https://le.ac.uk/geography/study/undergraduate
Studying Geography at the University of Leicester will enhance and broaden your academic knowledge, develop your communication skills and provide excellent career opportunities. Find out more about our undergraduate courses.
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An Indian Summer returns to Leicester for fifth year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/an-indian-summer-returns-to-leicester-for-fifth-year
The University of Leicester is once again sponsoring An Indian Summer, a festival in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter that gives people the chance to experience the varied culture of India.
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New book on bisexuality to debut at Leicester Pride
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/new-book-on-bisexuality-to-debut-at-leicester-pride
A new book on bisexuality co-curated by a University staff member will feature on the University’s stand at Leicester Pride on Saturday 3 September 2016.
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University delivers English language training to nurses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/december/cite-uhl
The University of Leicester’s Centre for International Training and Education (CITE) has been working with University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) to deliver English language training for a small group of its overseas trained nurses.
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Lecturer curates video exhibition in Argentina and Brazil
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/lecturer-curates-video-exhibition-in-argentina-and-brazil
A new video exhibition curated by a lecturer from our School of Modern Languages will explore the world 'between languages' at venues in Brazil and Argentina.
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Speaking out against hate crime at Police event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/speaking-out-against-hate-crime-at-police-event
Dr Stevie-Jade Hardy from the University’s Centre for Hate Studies will be joining a panel discussion about hate crime, alongside the Police Crime Commissioner for Leicester and the mother of hate crime victim Sophie Lancaster.