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• History of tobacco and our health

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/tobacco-history

  How did tobacco become one of the first truly global commodities, and arguably history’s most deadly habit?

• 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.

• Japan's earliest 'couple' identified

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/09-japan-fossils

  Fossils of male and female shells of tiny bivalved crustaceans 700|Scientists have discovered fossils of tiny male and female crustaceans over 400 million years old in Japan An international team of scientists has discovered what is believed to be Japan’s earliest...

• COP26: Leicester experts on world stage to combat climate crisis

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/cop26

  COP26 events at the University of Leicester Space Park Conversations: What does COP26 mean for Leicester? On Tuesday 2 November (6.00 to 7.

• Jurassic diet why our knowledge of what ancient pterosaurs ate might be wrong

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/jurassic-diet-why-our-knowledge-of-what-ancient-pterosaurs-ate-might-be-wrong

  Whenever we think about extinct animals we often imagine them eating their favourite meals, whether it be plants, other animals or a combination of both.

• Ultrasound could improve early detection of vascular diseases

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/ultrasound-could-improve-early-detection-of-vascular-diseases

  Ultrasound could improve early detection of vascular diseases Ultrasound could improve early detection of vascular diseases 1594|Ultrasound conducted before a patient develops symptoms could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, Leicester researchers have shown.

• Satellite Observations of Climate and Weather

  https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/earth-observation-science/satellite-observations-of-climate-and-weather

  The Earth Observation Science Group is a world-leader in interpreting cutting-edge observations that allow us to understand and predict changes to our weather and climate systems.

• Literature

  https://le.ac.uk/crossing-boundaries/materials-and-cases/literature

  Explore literature related to the Crossing Boundaries project and explore other associated resources.

• Making UK fashion more ethical

  https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/impact-case-studies/making-uk-fashion-more-ethical

  Dr Nik Hammer’s research into unauthorised subcontracting and employment practices in UK apparel manufacturing has led to improvements in the supply chain practices of UK high street fashion retailers.

• Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Life Sciences, Dean of Medicine

  https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/senior-management/executive-board/pvc-and-head-of-college-cls

  Find out more about our Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Life Sciences.