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Scientists discover strange nude fossil creature from half a billion years ago
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/scientists-discover-strange-nude-fossil-creature-from-half-a-billion-years-ago
Scientists from our School of Geography, Geology and the Environment have discovered the fossil of an unusual large-bodied ‘nude’ sea-creature from half a billion years ago.
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FearLeics Varsity champions to defend unbeaten record
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/fearleics-varsity-champions-to-defend-unbeaten-record
The sporting stage is set for a trial of skill, teamwork, determination and prowess.
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Elevate Grant
https://le.ac.uk/cls/cls-equality/edi-in-practice/conferences-and-meetings/mrem-conference-2023/elevate-grant
Information about the MREM initiative, the Elevate grant
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Academic presents research on silence in Japans second language classrooms
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/academic-presents-research-on-silence-in-japan2019s-second-language-classrooms
Dr Jim King from the School of Arts has recently presented research in London to an audience of Japan experts and educationalists into why Japanese students are often reluctant to speak in a second language in classes in Japan.
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Leicester scientists investigate link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/leicester-scientists-investigate-link-between-air-pollution-and-type-2-diabetes
An interdisciplinary team of scientists from our University and other institutions has played a pivotal role in research investigating a possible link between air pollution and the rise in type 2 diabetes.
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Ancient history competitions to inspire school children to learn about Greek and Roman pasts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/ancient-history-competitions-to-inspire-school-children-to-learn-about-greek-and-roman-pasts
A series of competitions organised by our University will inspire young people across the UK to learn about the ancient world in creative ways.
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Event to showcase leading tuberculosis research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/event-to-showcase-leading-tuberculosis-research
World TB Day, falling on 24 March each year, is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and to promote efforts to eliminate the disease.
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Lecture series launched in memory of eminent microbiologist
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/lecture-series-launched-in-memory-of-eminent-microbiologist
A pioneering cellular microbiologist from the Pasteur Institute in Paris will deliver the inaugural lecture of the University of Leicester’s Dorothy Jones Lecture Series on Friday 17 March 2017 from 12 noon.
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Leicester students create out of this world poetry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-students-create-out-of-this-world-poetry
A stellar poem written by a Leicester student has been launched into cyberspace.
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Informatics student wins prestigious business start-up partnership
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/informatics-student-wins-prestigious-business-start-up-partnership
A new technology developed by a Leicester student that will allow commuters to talk to transport services through social media has received support from a highly competitive start-up programme.