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New research on the Caribbeans largest concentration of indigenous preColumbian rock art
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/artists-before-columbus-new-research-on-the-caribbean2019s-largest-concentration-of-indigenous-pre-columbian-rock-art
New research by academics from our university and the British Museum working with colleagues from the British Geological Survey and Cambridge University outlines the science behind the largest concentration of indigenous pre-Columbian rock art in the Caribbean.
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Leading biomedical and health scientists at Leicester recognised with Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/leading-biomedical-and-health-scientists-at-leicester-recognised-with-academy-of-medical-sciences-fellowship
Professors from our University have been elected to join the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
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Creative achievements for Criminology in Practice Masters students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/creative-achievements-for-criminology-in-practice-master2019s-students
A selection of students on the University’s Criminology in Practice MSc course have recently illustrated their creative flair. As part of the ‘Preparing for Placement’ module, students were tasked with writing a reflective portfolio.
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Quality of conference presentations could be affected by social media
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/quality-of-conference-presentations-could-be-affected-by-social-media
A new pilot study into the impact of Twitter on conferences suggests that social media may impact on quality of presentations as speakers receive real-time feedback.
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ALARM Research Study
https://le.ac.uk/psychology-vision-sciences/research/health-and-wellbeing/alarm
The ALARM project (Advancing health risk Literacy about Antimicrobial Resistance through the use of Metaphors), funded by the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is led by Dr Eva Krockow (University of Leicester, UK) in collaboration with Professor Marc...
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Adding empathy to health consultations found to boost patient and staff satisfaction with the NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/empathy-health-consultations-boost-patient-staff-satisfaction-nhs
Adding empathy to all health consultations will improve the lives of patients and medical staff and reduce NHS costs, according to a major new publication.
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Space education experts assemble in Leicester for ESA conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/16-esa-conference
Space education experts from across Europe are gathering at the University this week for the third European Space Agency Symposium on Space Educational Activities, which runs 16-18 September.
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Researcher joins nationwide initiative to increase BAME representation in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/researcher-joins-nationwide-initiative-to-increase-bame-representation-in-parliament
A researcher from our University will be taking part in the ‘Operation Black Vote’ MP shadowing scheme, a national initiative designed to increase the number of minority ethnic MPs in Parliament.
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College Court shortlisted for three Leicestershire Tourism Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/09-college-court-nominations
Returning for a ninth year, the Leicestershire Tourism Awards are aimed at finding the very best tourism businesses in Leicestershire.
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Star of Channel 4 documentary to advise teachers on how to motivate students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/channel-4-documentary-star-to-advise-teachers-on-how-to-motivate-students
Matthew Burton from the popular Channel 4 documentary 'Educating Yorkshire' will be exploring ways in which teachers can better motivate their students at a University conference on 15 January at the Stamford Court Conference Centre.