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New theory claims pterodactyls did not have feathers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/september/pterosaurs
The debate about when dinosaurs developed feathers has taken a new turn with a paper from the University of Leicester refuting claims that feathers were found on dinosaurs’ close relative, the flying reptiles called pterosaurs.
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Historical directories
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/explore/historical-directories
a digital collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century trade and local directories for family, local and urban historians
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BBC Radio Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/bbc-radio-leicester
Learn more about the collections about BBC Radio Leicester in the East Midlands Oral History Archive.
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BSc or MGeol?
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate/bsc-mgeol
Alongside the flexibility to change between the different degree programmes we also ensure that it is possible to transfer between the three-year (BSc) and the four-year (MGeol) degree, such that you can graduate with the qualification most appropriate for your future career.
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Nature inspired birthday parties
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/children-activities/party-information
Available themes Choose your unforgettable adventure! Forest Party with Bear Huffs Join Bear for a fantastic forest escapade! Explore the wonders of woodland wildlife and plant life in this enchanting party theme.
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Leicester research team receives 25k to continue investigations into rare disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/leicester-research-team-receives-ps25k-to-continue-investigations-into-rare-disease
A team of scientists and clinicians from the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (formerly Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit) have received a cheque for £25,000 to continue its ground breaking research into the cardiovascular disease, Spontaneous...
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Expert opinions cover Donald Trump South Africa British military Kurds and higher education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/expert-opinions-cover
In an article for The Conversation, Dr James Hamill from the School of History, Politics and International Relations discusses the current political climate in South Africa.
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University of Leicester celebrates success of ‘China Roadshow’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/china
A group of delegates from University of Leicester have completed a tour of China to inspire future student enrolment from the country. University of Leicester representatives travelled to five cities in China, engaging with an estimated 80 students over one week.
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New Fungal Spore Calendar helps allergy and asthma sufferers plan for better health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/fungal-calendar
Leicester researchers have developed England’s first comprehensive fungal spore calendar—a valuable new tool designed to help allergy and asthma patients better manage symptoms through seasonal awareness
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School stars mark University Centenary at National Space Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/schools-dinner
School leaders from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland caught a sneak peek of Space Park Leicester on Thursday as they celebrated the University of Leicester’s Centenary.