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Leicester ranked in UK top 25 universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/27-the-world-ranking
The Times Higher World Rankings have placed The University 167th in the world and in the 25 best universities in the UK.
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Two new volcanic ‘super-eruptions’ discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/yellowstone
A new study published in Geology by Leicester academics has highlighted the discovery of two new super-eruptions originating from the Yellowstone hotspot track, including what they believe was the volcanic province’s largest and most cataclysmic event.
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Two different schools of thought discuss light
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/two-different-schools-of-thought-discuss-light
An event which examines the relationship between science and religion and their alternative views on the subject of light will take place on Wednesday 18 November at The Gatehouse Chaplaincy Centre, University Rd from 5.30pm – 8.00pm.
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Inherited herpesvirus study finds links to ancient humans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/inherited-herpesvirus-study-finds-links-to-ancient-humans
An international study of integrated HHV-6 led by our University has discovered that a small number of human ancestors, one from about 24,000 years ago, have been responsible for transmitting ancient strains of the virus to individuals today – affecting about a million people...
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Leicester academic involved in new initiative on Alzheimers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/leicester-academic-involved-in-new-initiative-on-alzheimer2019s
An international research platform involving a Leicester Professor has been launched today that brings together researchers and projects involved in different aspects of dementia research.
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Managing older people in emergency settings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/managing-older-people-in-emergency-settings
The challenges and solutions in for clinicians dealing with older people in emergency settings will be explored in a course designed fill gaps in knowledge and understanding.
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Archaeology BCE
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ar1602
Module code: AR1602 How did we become human? In this level 1 module you will explore the deep evolutionary past of humanity right through to the emergence of the Roman Empire. We will learn about early technologies and the first artists.
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Classical Worlds: Translation and Reception
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/en3151
Module code: EN3151 Many political, religious, educational and cultural developments in Europe over the last millennium have been influenced by – or have reacted against – classical Greek or Roman precedents.
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Histories and Philosophies of Human Geography
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/gy2410
Module code: GY2410 This module introduces you to theoretical and practical issues within contemporary geography. This includes the various traditions of modern geographical thought and describes their continuing influence over how geographical knowledges are produced.
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Foundations of Biological Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs0011
Module code: BS0011 This module will provide a comprehensive grounding in the molecular underpinnings of the chemistry, biology and genetics of biological organisms, and will develop your understanding of how these foundations contribute to the complexity of biological systems.