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Study suggests millions of modern men are descendants of 11 dynastic leaders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/genetic-study-suggests-millions-of-modern-are-descendants-of-11-asian-dynastic-leaders
A team of geneticists led by Professor Mark Jobling from the Department of Genetics has discovered that millions of modern Asian men are descended from 11 powerful dynastic leaders, including Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan, who lived up to 4,000 years ago.
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University supports research into team-working practices
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/university-supports-research-into-team-working-practices
A new project at the University of Leicester aims to adapt team-working practices used in the aviation industry to a range of other industries in the hope of preventing avoidable accidents. The Civil Safety and Security Unit's Dr Simon Bennett has been awarded £8.
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Spring flower viewing made annual event at Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/spring-flower-viewing-made-annual-event-at-botanic-garden
The success of Crocus Weekends at the Botanic Garden has now led to it becoming an annual fixture in the Garden calendar. On Sundays 28 February and March 6, visitors can sample the delights of the flowers as well as refreshments in the 16-acre picturesque garden in Oadby.
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Leicester Law School
https://le.ac.uk/law
Leicester Law School equips future legal professionals with research-led teaching and top-tier LLB and LLM programmes.
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Jamie Brodella
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/jamie-brodella
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Brodella, a cherished member of our community and the Team Leader for Portering and Cleaning Services. Jamie passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and progressive leadership.
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Planetary Physics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/pa3606
Module code: PA3606 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in planetary physics. This module is split into three key areas, planetary and exoplanetary physics, Astrobiology and climate physics.
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Planetary Physics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa3606
Module code: PA3606 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in planetary physics. This module is split into three key areas, planetary and exoplanetary physics, Astrobiology and climate physics.
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Dr Paula Dobrowolski
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/paula-dobrowolski
Paula has worked with disabled students at the University for 28 years. From 1994 to 2000, she was the Welfare Officer for students with special needs, before establishing the AccessAbility Centre as a standalone disability service.
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Archaeologists discover rare evidence of Late Roman official in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/archaeologists-discover-rare-evidence-of-late-roman-official-in-leicester
Archaeologists from University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) have recently excavated a Late Roman cemetery at Western Road in Leicester’s West End and amongst the 83 skeletons recorded by the team, one burial is proving to be very exciting.
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Wednesday 9th Jan. 2013 Sol 153
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2013/01/14/wednesday-9th-jan-2013-sol-153/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on January 14, 2013 Another first for Curiosity’s instruments. We have deployed the brush (which is a rotating implement on the robotic arm) for the first time.