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Challenge of climate justice highlighted by new book on Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/climate-justice
The demand for a just and ethical transition to a decarbonised world faces major barriers in countries like Venezuela according to a new book by a University of Leicester anthropologist.
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Expert opinions cover The Meg, hothouse Earth, Space Force, Nairobi, AI doctors and sex work
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/expert-opinions-cover-the-meg-hothouse-earth-space-force-nairobi-and-ai-doctors
Expert opinions cover The Meg, hothouse Earth, Space Force, Nairobi, AI doctors and sex work Expert opinions cover The Meg, hothouse Earth, Space Force, Nairobi, AI doctors and sex work 100|The Conversation and Think: Leicester talking points: a range of topical issues...
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Leicester alumnus and honorary professor Sir Nicholas Green appointed a Lord Justice of Appeal
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/leicester-alumnus-and-honorary-professor-sir-nicholas-green-appointed-a-lord-justice-of-appeal
A Leicester alumnus and honorary graduate has been appointed by HM The Queen as Lord Justice of Appeal. Sir Nicholas Green is among three Lady Justices and four Lord Justices of Appeal who will fill current and forthcoming vacancies in the Court of Appeal.
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Students in national top 5 for global mental health volunteering
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/students-in-national-top-5-for-mental-health-volunteering
As of 2018, our University is the 4th highest academic institution in the UK for student sign-ups to international volunteering placements with mental health-focused organisation SLV.Global. SLV.
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Joe Ortons plays to be retyped onto single sheet of paper to commemorate 50th anniversary of his death
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/joe-ortons-plays-to-be-retyped-onto-single-sheet-of-paper-to-commemorate-50th-anniversary-of-his-death
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Leicester-born playwright Joe Orton, performance artist Tim Youd will retype his Collected Plays on a single sheet of paper from 20 January to 5 February 2017.
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Study suggests seated upper body physical activity can reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes made worse by sitting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/study-suggests-seated-upper-body-physical-activity-can-reduce-risk-of-heart-disease-and-type-2-diabetes-made-worse-by-sitting
A new study conducted at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), including researchers from our University, has found that breaking up prolonged bouts of restful sitting with short, frequent bouts of simple seated arm exercises can benefit obese patients at high...
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Call for Peer Reviewers
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/about/journals/museological-review/call-for-peer-reviewers
Find out about the aims of the University of Leicester Museological Review, an online journal edited by PhD students in Museum Studies.
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How to apply for a Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/research/doctoral-college/fellowships/how-to-apply
Your idea The first step in applying for a Fellowship is to identify the research theme you are interested in and some potential topics that you can explore further.
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Pick your poison study examines the use of plant poison on prehistoric weaponry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/pick-your-poison-study-examines-the-use-of-plant-poison-on-prehistoric-weaponry
Archaeologists have long believed that our ancestors used poisons extracted from plants such as foxgloves and hemlock to make their weapons more lethal and kill their prey more swiftly.
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Leicester academic urges caution for international sports
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/sport-covid
A Leicester academic has urged further caution for international sports events taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic.