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New BHF-funded research could predict the growth of life-threatening aneurysms before it is too late
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/07-aneurysms
Illustration of abdominal arteries with two different types of aneurysm Illustration of abdominal arteries with two different types of aneurysm 425|Research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at the University of Leicester could reduce the risk of death from a...
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Learning & Teaching Opportunities in Far East Asia (China, Japan & South Korea)
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/events/learning-and-teaching-opportunities
We hold information sessions to provide details about a Summer School in Japan and three teaching programmes aimed at final year students in China, Japan and South Korea, two lectures on Asian life, culture and opportunities and three taster sessions.
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Ancient skeleton provides the earliest evidence of a pet cat in Kazakhstan
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/cat-skull
Uncovered in an urban settlement in Dzhankent, Kazakhstan, the analysis of the ancient animal skeleton shows this to be the first domesticated cat (Felis catus) found in the region.
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Student-Led Responsible Management Education
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2014/11/26/student-led-responsible-management-education/
Posted by Fabian Frenzel in School of Business Blog on November 26, 2014 This week the School launches its Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) student working group.
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Glimpses of the young David Attenborough in the University Archives
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2016/05/09/glimpses-of-the-young-david-attenborough-in-the-university-archives/
Posted by Simon Dixon in Library Special Collections on May 9, 2016 It’s well known that David and Richard Attenborough, along with their brother John, spent part of their early lives living on the campus of what was then University College, Leicester.
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Centre for New Writing Events Sept-Dec 2013 University of Leicester staff blogs
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/english/2013/09/17/centre-for-new-writing-events-sept-dec-2013/
Posted by corinnefowler in School of English Blog on September 17, 2013 SuAndi We have planned an exciting programme of free literary events this semester at the Centre for New Writing (CNW).
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New archaeological discovery sheds light on Leicesters Roman past
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/new-archaeological-discovery-sheds-light-on-leicesters-roman-past
Leicester archaeologists have uncovered a fantastic Roman mosaic and evidence of good living over 1,500 years ago in the city centre in a home with underfloor heating.
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Seeds from Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor tree take root in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/seeds-hiroshima-atomic-bomb-survivor-tree-take-root-leicester
Seeds from trees which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima have taken root in Leicester in time for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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Widespread prehistoric volcanic activity across Mongolia and China linked to a common cause
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-volcanoes
Research by a Leicester-led team of geologists has uncovered new evidence for the causes of widespread volcanic activity in eastern Asia 100 million years ago.
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Leicester’s global and colonial history explored through a basketry collection
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dryad-baskets
An exhibition showcasing the basket collection of Leicester entrepreneur Harry Peach has gone on display at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery