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Large-scale changes in environment revealed through land cover map of the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/large-scale-changes-in-environment-revealed-through-land-cover-map-of-the-uk
Large-scale changes to the environment of the United Kingdom, including an apparent loss of habitats and agricultural land, have been revealed through an updated national map of land cover launched by Leicester researchers together with consultancy company Specto Natura.
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Space scientists to stage show about Rosetta mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/space-scientists-to-stage-show-about-rosetta-mission
Leicester space scientists are coming together with a local poet to stage a show about the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission.
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I often get into trouble with my producers for highlighting Leicester news so much
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/201ci-often-get-into-trouble-with-my-producers-for-highlighting-leicester-news-so-much
Geography graduate and news presenter Lukwesa Burak has been interviewed about her enthusiasm for hosting the Discovering Excellence Awards last month at the University, as well as her experience studying for a Master's degree at our University, and how she...
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Leicester celebrates International Womens Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-celebrates-international-womens-day-1
The University has organised a series of free events to mark International Women’s Day, which this year falls on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
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Orphan Works
https://le.ac.uk/evelyn-waugh/get-involved/orphan-works
Find out more about Orphan Works and help us reunite lost works under the Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh project with the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester to spend £1m on making research more inclusive
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/diverse-research
The University of Leicester has bolstered its commitment to inclusivity within research after securing £1m from the Wellcome Trust.
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Leicester reaches out to young people in London schools
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/leicester-reaches-out-to-young-people-in-london-schools
The University is targeting potential students living in London by forging new links with schools and colleges across the capital. The move has been prompted by an increased level of interest in Leicester from Londoners.
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Dr Rob Dover provides evidence to Parliament about domestic abuse
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/dr-rob-dover-provides-evidence-to-parliament-about-domestic-abuse
Dr Rob Dover from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has provided evidence as part of a Parliamentary inquiry into domestic abuse and how the Government can provide better support to victims.
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Forensic pathologist recounts experience investigating torture in Syria
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/confessions-of-a-torture-investigator
Dr Stuart Hamilton, a leading pathologist from the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit, is used to dealing with death and injury - in his line of work, investigating the cause of death in individuals is part of the job.
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Medieval skeletons discovered at Leicester Castle
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/medieval-skeletons-discovered-at-leicester-castle
A team of Leicester archaeologists has uncovered medieval human remains at Leicester Castle. The skeletons, discovered by builders while laying new electrical cables, have yet to be radiocarbon dated or identified but it is thought they may be six or seven centuries old.