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Brightest Gamma-Ray Source Detected by Swift
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/10/13/brightest-gamma-ray-burst-detected-by-swift/
On the afternoon of Sunday 9th October, the Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) onboard Swift triggered on a new and incredibly bright gamma-ray source - write Kim Page, Andy Beardmore and Phil Evans.
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Nuclear expert sheds light on ‘War Factories’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/war-factories
A nuclear expert from the University of Leicester has featured on a new UKTV documentary covering the industry of conflict. Andrew Futter is a Professor of International Politics and a leading academic in the politics of nuclear weapons.
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Blooming crocuses usher in spring at popular Botanic Garden events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/blooming-crocuses-usher-in-spring-at-popular-botanic-garden-events
The University’s Botanic Garden will once again usher in springtime with two Crocus Sunday events showcasing the early springtime blooming of the flower.
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David Johnson
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2023/david-johnson
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Mr David Thomas Johnson, a former Dean of Arts and more recently Honorary Fellow in History. David passed away on 17 November 2023, aged 83.
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Sarah Wood
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/author/sarah_wood/
Assistant Archivist
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The Enemy Within A Tale of Muslim Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/the-enemy-within-a-tale-of-muslim-britain
Ex-Chair of the Conservative Party, Senior Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and once a Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi was the first Muslim woman to attend Cabinet in Britain.
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Digital support can significantly reduce anxiety among autistic adults, study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/brain-in-hand
A digital innovation that provides autistic adults with 24/7 support and practical tools to manage the challenges of everyday life has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety levels
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Happy World Digital Preservation Day 2018!
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2018/11/29/happy-world-digital-preservation-day-2018/
Posted by vholmes in Library Special Collections on November 29, 2018 I seem to be blogging on a theme of particular days here so far – but in case you hadn’t already guessed from the title,...
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Playing Prometheus: some reflections from Australia
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2014/11/19/playing-prometheus-some-reflections-from-australia/
Blog on Australia Convict heritage sites and archives
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19th Century mince pie recipe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/14-19th-century-mince-pie-recipe
19th Century mince pie Mince pie|Bake the perfect mince pie with this old-time Christmas recipe ‘Shred pies’, or mince pies as they are more commonly known, are a popular festive treat at Christmas time, having been consumed for centuries during the winter months.