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Hard evidence for a human-driven Earth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/hard-evidence-for-a-human-driven-earth
The evidence for a new geological epoch which marks the impact of human activity on the Earth is now overwhelming, according to a recent paper by an international group of geoscientists.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/ggb/research
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester has an international reputation for research excellence in a broad range of topics. Find out more about our research interests.
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Student heritage collecting week 2026
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/enhance/heritage
Student heritage collecting week 2025
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Atmospheric Composition and Air Quality
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/earth-observation-science/atmospheric-composition-and-air-quality
We make extensive use of Earth observations to address issues of pressing societal need.
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Secrets of rare Iron Age cauldrons revealed through archaeological investigation and replica creation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/iron-age-cauldrons-archaeological-replica
Detailed laboratory examination and analysis of the fragile 2,400 year old cauldrons has revealed new information of their manufacture and long-term maintenance and have been used to create a full-sized replica cauldron
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The Archaeological Survey of Sudanese Nubia (ASSN) 1963-1969
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/research/diverse-heritage/the-archaeological-survey-of-sudanese-nubia-assn-1963-1969
A project page for the University of Leicester's research into the 1963-1969 archaeological survey of Sudanese Nubia
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Available PhD projects
https://le.ac.uk/ggb/study/research-degrees/phd-projects
Browse PhD projects and the supervisors who run them in the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester.
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History dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs3510
Module code: HS3510 The dissertation is an extended piece of historical research on an appropriate topic, chosen following consultation with a member of staff.
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History dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs3510
Module code: HS3510 The dissertation is an extended piece of historical research on an appropriate topic, chosen following consultation with a member of staff.
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History dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/hs3510
Module code: HS3510 The dissertation is an extended piece of historical research on an appropriate topic, chosen following consultation with a member of staff.