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Geologist to monitor effects of controlled demolition near former city council HQ
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/geologist-to-monitor-effects-of-controlled-demolition-near-former-city-council-hq
University geologist Dr David Hawthorn will be setting up equipment near the former city council HQ to record the effects of the controlled demolition of the site planned for this weekend. Dr David Hawthorn is a seismologist in our Department of Geology.
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Study finds accuracy of sexual assault testimonies is not affected by alcohol intoxication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/study-finds-accuracy-of-sexual-assault-testimonies-is-not-affected-by-alcohol-intoxication
People are often concerned about the accuracy of testimony given by victims who were intoxicated during a sexual assault – but a new study by Leicester researchers has found that while alcohol intoxicated participants report fewer pieces of information about an assault,...
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Leicester DNA and Forensic Science Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/leicester-dna-and-forensic-science-centre
Inspirational world-class research from the University is inspiring a third proposed visitor attraction in Leicester.
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University saves 150-year-old brass band facing closure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/enderby-brass-band
The University of Leicester has helped a 150-year-old brass band find a new home, after its future was threatened due to losing its rehearsal base.
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Distance learning opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/distance-learning
HyPIR’s DL Master’s sanctuary scholarships were also the subject of doctoral research carried out by Dr Gabi Witthaus, and a corresponding paper entitled 'Refugees and Online Engagement in Higher Education: A Capabilitarian Model'.
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Spend DNA Day with a strawberry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/spend-dna-day-with-a-strawberry
During the 4 minute video, Professor Turi King, Reader in Genetics and Archaeology takes you through a step-by-step guide, making the experiment easy and straightforward enough to replicate at home and celebrate the day with us.
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How to apply
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation/how-to-apply
Information on how to apply for your postgraduate accommodation using our online application system, as well as information on summer vacations and absence for research.
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Charity Status
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/documents/charity-status
See the details of our status as an exempt charity within the meaning of Schedule 2 of the Charities Act 1993.
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Leicester experts discuss Brexit in new programme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-experts-discuss-brexit-in-new-programme
With less than a month to go until the EU Referendum, European Union experts from across the university have been giving their views on whether Britain would be better in or out.
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Sanctuary scholarships provide Ukraine students with extended stay in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/ukraine-students
Four Ukrainian students who found sanctuary at the University of Leicester have extended their UK stay after receiving scholarships.