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Former Universities and Science Minister David Willetts in panel debate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/former-universities-and-science-minister-david-willetts-in-panel-debate
Former Universities and Science Minister David Willetts, who is an honorary graduate of our University and delivered the inaugural Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture, is to return to campus to celebrate the official launch of his latest book, A University Education.
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Leicester academic leads international research study into potential new biomarker for breast cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/university-of-leicester-academic-joins-international-research-study-into-potential-new-biomarker-for-breast-cancer
An academic from our University is leading an international collaborative research study, funded by Cancer Research UK, which uses recently launched technology to evaluate a potential new biomarker for prediction of disease progression in women with breast cancer.
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Expert opinions cover President Macron Zimbabwe China and Brexit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/expert-opinions-cover-macron-zimbabwe-china-and-brexit
Heather Connolly, Associate Professor of Employment Relations at ULSB, has written an article discussing why President Macron’s labour reforms are a major test for France’s trade unions.
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To celebrate Year of the Rooster University research explores intriguing tales of chickens
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/to-celebrate-year-of-the-rooster-university-research-explores-intriguing-tales-of-chickens
To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rooster, a research team involving our University has shed light on the fascinating role chickens have played in the development of our planet - by taking audiences on the Chicken Trail.
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Acclaimed economist David Blanchflower to hold lecture on Trump and Brexit at our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/acclaimed-economist-david-blanchflower-to-hold-lecture-on-trump-and-brexit-at-our-university
Our School of Business will be hosting a free public lecture by acclaimed economist David Blanchflower. David will be offering unique insights into the election of Donald Trump to the White House and the EU referendum on Wednesday 25 January.
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Expert opinions cover the General Election and the DUP tower blocks and media engagement plans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/expert-opinions-cover-the-general-election-and-tower-blocks
Dr Simona Guerra from the School of History, Politics and International Relations recently wrote an article for La Razón discussing the recent snap election called by Theresa May.
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Academics contribute to Global Informality Project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/academics-contribute-to-global-informality-project
Researchers from our School of History, Politics and International Relations have contributed to the Global Informality Project, led by Professor Alena V.
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Publicspirited officials can make a difference to Grenfell Tower public inquiry says security expert
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/public-spirited-officials-can-make-a-difference-to-grenfell-tower-public-inquiry-says-security-expert
A University of Leicester expert in security and disaster management has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, arguing that history has shown that public-spirited officials can be successful in holding those responsible to...
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Leicester academics argue sexualised drinks advertising undermines anti-rape campaigns
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/leicester-academics-argue-sexualised-drinks-advertising-undermines-anti-rape-campaigns
Environments which incite narratives of loss of control and hypersexuality compromise the ability to counter sexual offending, research suggests.
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British summer holiday habits of the past explored by Leicester researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/british-summer-holiday-habits-of-the-past-explored-by-leicester-researchers
Visiting different countries and traveling the world is a common way people spend their summer holidays - but the historical British summer holiday would have been a much less frequent and far more local affair.