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• Genetic properties help identify illegally traded tropical hardwood

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/genetic-properties-help-identify-illegally-traded-tropical-hardwood

  Around 30-90 percent of all tropical hardwood is logged illegally. Checks on the origin of wood, however thorough, are not particularly effective because documentation may be fraudulent.

• Childrens maths difficulties research wins top award

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/childrens-maths-difficulties-research-wins-top-award

  Leicester researchers who investigated why children who are born prematurely struggle with maths have scooped a top national award for excellence in research.

• Research uses Sir David Attenboroughs DNA to determine link between Y chromosome and surname

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-uses-sir-david-attenborough2019s-dna-to-determine-link-between-y-chromosome-and-surname

  A study carried out by Dr Turi King from the Department of Genetics used the DNA of Sir David Attenborough as part of a larger study to see if there was a link between the Y chromosome and surname, both of which are passed down the male line.

• July 1st 2013 Sol 321

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2013/07/01/july-1st-2013-sol-321/

  Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on July 1, 2013 We are continuing our work at Shaler on Mars. Meanwhile, one of the important research aspects of MSL and Mars research generally is to identify analogue sites on Earth.

• 26th May 2016 Sol 1352

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2016/05/26/26th-may-2016-sol-1352/

  Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on May 26, 2016 We are studying an area called Fracture Town. The aim is to follow up identification of opal to check the extent to which silica has been remobilised by fluids in the sediments.

• Rome and its Neighbours

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ar7008

  Module code: AR7008 In this module you’ll explore the multifaceted relationship between Rome and the provinces of the empire by looking at evidence from archaeological excavations and fieldwork, textual sources, inscriptions and other material culture.

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  We welcome students from around the world. We have specific information for many countries, so you can find out about entry requirements, national student societies and more.

• Applying to Leicester Medical School

  https://le.ac.uk/study/medicine/applying

  Find out more about how to apply to study at Leicester Medical School, including a step-by-step guide to the application process.

• Scholar spotlight

  https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/lias/people/scholar-spotlight

  Meet the newest members at the Institute for Advanced Study and discover their passion for interdisciplinary research.

• Italian Art and Architecture 1500-1700

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha2210

  Module code: HA2210 This modules examines painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries.