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What do grasshoppers eat? It’s not just grass! New Leicester research shows similarities with mammal teeth like never before
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/grasshopper-mandibles
But analysis of the ecological importance of grasshoppers is not straightforward, and finding out what they eat requires detailed study of the contents of their guts or painstaking and time-consuming observations of how they feed in the wild. There is, however, a better way.
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University celebrates inspirational women in Centenary year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/inspirational-women-2022
Women from the University of Leicester who have been an inspiration to their colleagues have been honoured in a special photographic display.
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Artisans and activists in the world of handmade crafts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/artisans-and-activists-in-the-world-of-handmade-crafts
Bake-off and sewing bee enthusiasts have fuelled a revival of traditional crafts, but a week of events at our University will explore whether they could also be part of a cultural revolution.
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Leicester honorary graduates announced for 2019
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/09-honorary-graduates-2019
The University of Leicester has announced this year’s recipients of honorary degrees, awarded to those in recognition of their achievements in their respective fields.
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Runic charms and boat burials to be discussed at Viking symposium
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/runic-charms-and-boat-burials-to-be-discussed-at-upcoming-symposium
From burials in boats to the perceived magical properties of runic charms, members of the public are invited to come together at the University to learn about the latest research developments in the world of Vikings during the annual Midlands Viking Symposium on Saturday 25...
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The Stansted 15 in conversation at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/19-stansted-15-round-table
Join two members of the Stansted 15 for a round table discussion about the rights of asylum seekers and migrants.
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Graduate teaching assistants
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/people/gtas
Browse the contact details of the graduate teaching assistants who work, teach and research in the School of Computing and Mathematical sciences
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COVID-19 treatment trialed at Leicester’s Hospitals shown to reduce deaths in sickest patients by one-fifth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/covid-recovery
John, a self-employed roofer, was approached by a research nurse to take part in the RECOVERY trial, where he was assigned the Regeneron monoclonal antibody combination. The treatment was delivered through an intravenous drip, which took about an hour to enter his body.
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Former Leicester history scholar Nick set to defend his gold Paralympic title
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/august/nick-cummins
A former University of Leicester scholar is preparing to compete for his second Paralympic gold this week in Paris.
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Dr Kees Straatman
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/aif/contact/kees-straatman
Learn more about the manager of the Advanced Imaging Facility in the Core Biotechnology Services, Dr Kees Straatman.