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Blast off! University supports launch of Rocket Round Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/rocket-round-leicester
Laura Betts, Fundraising Manager at LOROS Hospice and Rocket Round Leicester Project Manager said: “We’re excited to bring Rocket Round Leicester the city and inject colour and conversation back to the streets.
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Phage biology
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/bacteriophages/phage-biology
Phage biology is the study of all aspects of bacteriophages (phages). Martha Clokie and colleagues have specifically worked with bacteriophages that target Clostridium difficile. Bacteriophage are studied with respect to therapy and diagnosis.
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Government Minister discovers region’s cutting-edge research and innovation in space
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/04-government-minister-discovers-space-research-innovation
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government visits Leicester to find out more about pioneering plans for Space Park Leicester.
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The father of DNA fingerprinting pays tribute to a team effort
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-technicians
The man who discovered DNA genetic fingerprinting has paid tribute to two of his former University of Leicester colleagues who played a key role in the scientific breakthrough.
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Leicester geoscientist makes expedition to the site of Japanese earthquake
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/japan
A University of Leicester geoscientist is joining the crew of a science vessel investigating the site of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan.
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Urgent action required to protect world’s coral reefs from disappearing within three decades, warn experts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/coral-reefs
In 2018 the Vibrant Oceans group identified 50 reefs that are most likely to resist and survive climate change. The habitats are located largely in the Pacific and Indian oceans, with further reefs in the Caribbean and east of Africa.
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Doris Ruth Eikhof
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/author/dre9/
Dr Doris Ruth Eikhof, Senior Lecturer in Work and Employment. Blogs on work, employment, cultural production, academia et al. Tweets as @DEikhof.
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Leading Hillsborough researcher and campaigner on the power of dissenting voices
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/14-leading-hillsborough-researcher-and-campaigner
Professor Phil Scraton will deliver the annual University of Leicester Scarman Lecture on Wednesday 26 September
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Fieldwork
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate/fieldwork
Fieldwork can be one of the most stimulating and enjoyable experiences of your time whilst studying Geology at the University of Leicester. Find out more about our carefully-designed field programme.
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Starting with the tidyverse
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/teachingr/2020/08/31/starting-with-the-tidyverse/
Discussion of teaching the tidyverse without first introducing students to base R