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Using forensic science to tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/using-forensic-science-to-tackle-sexual-violence-in-humanitarian-contexts
Researchers are using forensic DNA to help tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts - such as remote locations, displaced communities, conflict and post-conflict situations.
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Archaeologists reveal mysteries of lost 3000yearold civilisation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/archaeologists-reveal-mysteries-of-2018lost2019-3-000-year-old-civilisation
The research of Professor David Mattingly of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History conducted in southern Libya will reshape the history of early Africa - after uncovering the mysteries of a lost civilisation of Saharan people called the Garamantes, whose...
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Competition offers publication and prizes for new fiction writers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/competition-offers-publication-and-prizes-for-new-fiction-writers
Following its successful first year, the free Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning Summer Short Story Competition is now open for 2015, inviting writers and storytellers throughout Leicestershire to take part in a writing competition where the only limit is their...
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Patient health not age should dictate treatment for mesothelioma University academic says
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/patient-health-not-age-should-dictate-treatment-for-mesothelioma-university-academic-says
The conclusion of a study by a University team at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, which took place between 1999 and 2015, has suggested that age is not as important in determining treatment options for mesothelioma as previously thought.
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Education experts lead science education summit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/education-experts-lead-science-education-summit
Our academic experts have travelled to Malaysia to help shape the next two decades of science education policy at a three-day conference between 14-16 March.
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Expert opinions cover the Anthropocene Leo Varadkar trauma after terror attacks and protest camps
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/expert-opinions-cover-the-anthropocene-leo-varadkar-and-trauma-after-terror-attacks
Professor Jan Zalasiewicz from the Department of Geology has discussed the origin and implications of the term 'Anthropocene' in Science, People and Politics.
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The Weakest Links Anne Robinson to speak at Literary Leicester event honouring the life of revered editor Alexander Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/the-weakest-link2019s-anne-robinson-to-speak-at-literary-leicester-event-honouring-the-life-of-revered-editor-alexander-chancellor
A panel of esteemed writers and journalists will commemorate the life and work of Spectator editor Alexander Chancellor CBE on Wednesday 15 November at 4.00 pm.
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Film producer David Puttnam to reflect upon changing world of the media in the digital age
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/hollywood-personality-david-puttnam-to-reflect-upon-changing-world-of-the-media-in-the-digital-age
Our University will be bringing a bit of Hollywood magic to its lecture theatres as one of the great names of cinema history and an honorary graduate will speak on the challenges faced by media today.
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University supporting Town and Gown 10k run
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-supporting-town-and-gown-10k-run
The University of Leicester has declared its support for the new Leicester Town and Gown charity run. The 10k race, organised by charity Muscular Dystrophy UK, is coming to the city for the first time on Sunday 5 March.
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Is sport fair Cheating in sport explored in public seminar
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/is-sport-fair-cheating-in-sport-explored-in-public-seminar
The University will host an international seminar which explores fairness in sport on Thursday 20 April.