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The Aesthetics of Authenticity in the Modern Chain Pub – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/02/13/the-aesthetics-of-authenticity-in-the-modern-chain-pub/
Discussion of a book chapter about the "Pub Authenticity-Value Aesthetic" in relation to the JD Wetherspoon pub chain, recently published in an edited volume Biographies of Drink (CSP, 2015)
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150-million-year post-mortem reveals baby pterosaurs perished in a violent storm
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/150-million-year-post-mortem-baby-pterosaurs-storm
University of Leicester scientists have identified two extraordinary new fossils - tiny prehistoric flying reptiles, pterosaurs, with broken wings
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Senate regulation 1: Regulations governing minimum entry qualifications and language requirements for taught programmes of study
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-1
Downloadable version of Senate Regulation 1 (PDF, 231KB) General entrance requirements for undergraduate programmes of study 1.
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Matter detected falling into a black hole at 30 percent of the speed of light
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/21-matter-falling-into-a-black-hole
A team of astronomers led by our Department of Physics and Astronomy report the first detection of matter falling into a black hole at 30% of the speed of light, located in the a distant galaxy.
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Blog
https://le.ac.uk/miv/minimal-surfaces-artists-views/blog
Our blog details the process of finding our artists for the minimal surfaces artists' views project.
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Card play and art reveals children’s views of surrogacy for first time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/children-voices-surrogacy
Children born from or with experience of surrogacy were asked for their views in a study led by University of Leicester that marks the first time children’s voices will be included in surrogacy law reform.
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Inspiring University of Leicester alumni shine at glittering awards ceremony
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/awards
A women’s football pioneer, a student who overcame a life-changing illness and a prime minister’s aide were all recognised at a ceremony to celebrate the achievements of inspirational University of Leicester graduates.
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Sarah Wood
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/author/sarah_wood/
Assistant Archivist
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Political Ideas
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pl2011
Module code: PL2011 Where do political ideas come from? What are the key concepts and developments behind the most important theories of our time? How do the original texts line up with academic literature? You'll explore these issues, and many others, in this module.
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Punishment and Rehabilitation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/cr2008
Module code: CR2008 (double module) Many different approaches to punishment can be seen across the globe from the death penalty or life imprisonment, to yoga in prison and unpaid work. Each of these approaches can be justified in their own way.