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• Exhibition on life of diarist John Evelyn showcases exceptional collection of books and prints

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/exhibition-on-life-of-diarist-john-evelyn-showcases-exceptional-collection-of-books-and-prints

  A new exhibition in the Special Collections highlights an ‘exceptional’ collection of rare books and prints from the life of 17th century diarist and writer John Evelyn, who lived and documented major events during his lifetime – including the last epidemic of the bubonic...

• Antarcticas volcanoes a song of ice and fire

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/antarcticas-volcanoes-a-song-of-ice-and-fire

  Antarctica is a vast icy wasteland covered by the world’s largest ice sheet. This ice sheet contains about 90% of fresh water on the planet. It acts as a massive heat sink and its meltwater drives the world’s oceanic circulation.

• American History since 1877

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/hs1014

  Module code: HS1014  This module will survey the history of the United States since 1877, introducing students to key events, issues and themes as a basis for further specialised study in American history.

• Wildfire map reveals European countries most at risk of catastrophic fire damage

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/wildfire-map-reveals-european-countries-most-at-risk-of-catastrophic-fire-damage

  Cities and tourist areas such as Catalonia, Madrid and Valencia are among those most at risk of catastrophic damage from wildfires in Europe, according to research led by the University's Centre for Landscape and Climate Research.

• NHS funding fosters health inequalities

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/24-nhs-funding-fosters-health-inequalities

  Poverty and deprivation are strongly associated with poor health outcomes, including higher levels of multimorbidity and mortality, resulting in greatly increased workloads for general practitioners working in deprived areas.

• Multiple long-term conditions affect more than 14 per cent of English population, research finds

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/multiple-conditions

  Imperial College London and University of Leicester researchers have been involved in the largest ever study on multiple long-term conditions which has found that nearly 15 per cent of people in England are currently living with two or more health disorders.

• Viking grave discovery suggests warrior of high status was buried at Scottish site

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/viking-grave-discovery-suggests-warrior-of-high-status-was-buried-at-scottish-site

  New light has been shed on a 10th century Viking boat burial site at Swordle Bay in western Scotland, which was discovered by University researchers in 2011.

• Urban Conservation MA, by distance learning

  https://le.ac.uk/courses/urban-conservation-ma-dl/2026

  Study Urban Conservation MA, by distance learning 2 years part-time at the University of Leicester

• Teachers and careers advisers

  https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/teachers

  The Future Students Office provides expert information, advice and guidance to students, parents and teachers, wherever you are in the world.

• Writing ‘learning outcomes’ is only the first step: points to consider in how teachers and students

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/loproject/2014/11/07/beyondwriting/

  The 'Learning Outcomes Project' at the University of Leicester. Writing 'learning outcomes' is only the first step: points to consider in how teachers and students work with them.