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University Criminologist to lead plenary session at international justice conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-criminologist-to-lead-plenary-session-at-international-justice-conference
Professor Neil Chakraborti (pictured) – Head of the Department of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies – has been invited to deliver a plenary paper as part of an international justice conference held to mark the Howard League for Penal Reform’s 150th birthday.
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Research Innovation expertise featured at major business innovation event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/research-innovation-expertise-featured-at-major-business-innovation-event
For the second year running, our University is a regional partner in Venturefest East Midlands – an event driven by Innovate UK and KTN (Knowledge Transfer Network) to boost innovation and drive business growth across the region and nationally.
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Leicester fans produce biggest Vardyquake
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-fans-produce-biggest-vardyquake
Fans at Leicester City's final home game of the season against Everton caused the biggest earth tremors recorded at the ground.
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Eddie Izzard brings Stand up for Europe campaign to campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/eddie-izzard-brings-stand-up-for-europe-campaign-to-campus
This event has been cancelled. See here for information. Eddie Izzard today (Monday 23rd May) kicked off a new campaign to visit 31 cities in the next 31 days in a bid to get young people to register for the referendum and vote to stay in Europe.
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Asthma pill could reduce symptoms in severe sufferers research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/asthma-pill-could-reduce-symptoms-in-severe-sufferers-research-shows
The first new asthma pill for nearly 20 years has the power to significantly reduce the severity of the condition, a study led by our University has found.
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Fay Weldon among speakers at Literary Leicester Festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/fay-weldon-among-speakers-at-literary-leicester-festival
The prolific feminist author and playwright Fay Weldon will be one of the highlights of this year’s Literary Leicester festival when she appears on stage to talk about the changing landscape of contemporary women’s writing.
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Japanese Princess attends graduation ceremony
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/japanese-princess-to-attend-graduation-ceremony
Our University is delighted to announce that Princess Mako of Akishino is returning to Leicester in order to be awarded her postgraduate degree in Museum Studies.
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New report shows drivers are unaware of the serious consequences of failing to stop after an accident
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/new-report-shows-drivers-are-unaware-of-the-serious-consequences-of-failing-to-stop-after-an-accident
A new report by our Department of Criminology provides insight into the reasons why drivers fail to stop after an accident.
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Professor Natalie Armstrong appointed to UK National Screening Committee Adult Reference Group
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/professor-natalie-armstrong-appointed-to-uk-national-screening-committee-adult-reference-group
Professor Natalie Armstrong (pictured) from the Department of Health Sciences and Social Science APPlied to Healthcare Improvement Research (SAPPHIRE) group has been appointed to the UK National Screening Committee’s (UK NSC) newly formed Adult Reference Group...
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Winners of postgraduate presentation competition announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/winners-of-postgraduate-presentation-competition-announced
The two winners of a competition that challenged postgraduate students to present their research in just three minutes have been announced.