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• Research helps frail older people in hospitals

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/research-helps-frail-older-people-in-hospitals

  Researchers led by Leicester have devised a ‘risk score’ which will be used to help frail older people have better support in hospital.

• New species of rare ancient worm discovered in fossil hotspot

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-species-of-rare-ancient-worm-discovered-in-fossil-hotspot

  A team of researchers including Leicester’s Professor David Siveter have discovered a new species of lobopodian, an ancient relative of modern-day velvet worms, in 430 million-years-old Silurian rocks in Herefordshire, UK.

• Exceeding expectations Leicester shortlisted for more awards for Richard III discovery research and reinterment

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/exceeding-expectations-leicester-shortlisted-for-more-awards-for-richard-iii-discovery-research-and-reinterment

  Today is the anniversary of the announcement by the University of Leicester that it had discovered the mortal remains of Richard III – described by The Guardian as The most extraordinary press conference ever held at any UK university.

• Leading economist to address financial stability issues at international conference

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leading-economist-to-address-financial-stability-issues-at-international-conference

  A leading financial economist from our School of Business is to give a keynote speech at a major international conference in Norway. Professor Panicos Demetriades (pictured) will address the European Forum of Deposit Insurers (EFDI) on 13 September.

• Researchers identify how multiple genes impact vision development and result in rare sight disorder

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/fovea-genes

  An international team of health researchers have, for the first time, described how genetic defects influence the spectrum of vision development and cause problems in developing babies’ eyes.

• Richard III and the legacy of his re-discovery

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/richard-iii-and-the-legacy-of-his-re-discovery

  Mathew Morris (pictured), Site Director for the Grey Friars Project, University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS), has written an article for the British Academy reflecting on his time working on the discovery of Richard III.

• Suggested reading

  https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/undergraduate/suggested-reading

  Read Renfrew and Bahn: Archaeology: theories, methods and practice Alcock and Osborne: Classical Archaeology Watch Archaeology at the BBC - A collection of programmes charting the BBC's first ventures into archaeology programming.

• Gain work experience and skill development to enhance your CV

  https://le.ac.uk/career-development-service/work-experience-skills

  It's important to continue to boost your employability, CV, and confidence. Learn how to develop skills through work experience, internships, online courses and volunteering.

• New video captures seismic effects of LCFC success

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-video-captures-seismic-effects-of-lcfc-success

  If Leicester City Football Club win the Premier League title at Manchester United this Sunday shockwaves will be felt around the country.

• Sustainability in food and fashion

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/sustainability-in-food-and-fashion

  Researchers from the Departments of Management and Media and Communication will be addressing sustainability issues, including how much food and clothing are wasted each year, alongside representatives from the food and fashion industries at a workshop on 24 September.