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Conference to explore the lasting scars of conflict
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/conference-to-explore-the-lasting-scars-of-conflict
Military welfare during the British Civil Wars and how the lasting scars of these conflicts influenced the nation for generations to come will be explored at a conference between 7-8 August at Newark Museum, Nottinghamshire, organised by the Centre for English Local History.
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Deadline to name a planet is closing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/deadline-to-name-a-planet-is-closing
The deadline for you to show your support in naming a distant planet is fast approaching. Earlier this year, the University joined forces with the Leicester Mercury to give the people of Leicester the opportunity to name their own planet.
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Leicester holds enterprise event to build links with the motor industry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/leicester-holds-enterprise-event-to-build-links-with-the-motor-industry
As part of a drive to encourage collaborations and networking between local innovation businesses and the University, the Research and Enterprise Division held a successful research collaboration event at HORIBA MIRA on 18 September 2015.
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HGV navigation app by Leicester scientists takes to the road
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/hgv-navigation-app-by-leicester-scientists-takes-to-the-road
University of Leicester scientists will demonstrate a new application to help HGV drivers find safe routes in urban areas at a roadshow showcasing new technologies that aim to minimise traffic congestion, noise and air pollution.
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Richard III landmarks ranked in Smithsonians 25 Great New Places to See list
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/richard-iii-landmarks-ranked-in-smithsonians-25-great-new-places-to-see-list
Richard III landmarks around Leicester, including Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Leicester Cathedral, have been ranked twelfth place in the Smithsonian's 'The 21st Century Life List: 25 Great New Places to See'.
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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.
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Listen to the very first episode of The Bulletin
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/listen-to-the-very-first-episode-of-the-bulletin
You can now listen to the latest news from around the university via The Bulletin, produced by the University of Leicester News Centre.
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Diabetes Distance Learning Postgraduate courses approved
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/diabetes-distance-learning-postgraduate-courses-approved
Students can now complete prestigious courses in diabetes from home or work. A Distance Learning Programme has been approved by the University of Leicester and will include Distance Learning PGCert/PGDip/MSc in diabetes.
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Planetary Science with JWST
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/projects/james-webb-space-telescope/planetary-science-with-webb
Leicester planetary scientists are leading observations of the Solar System from the James Webb Space Telescope and MIRI.
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Our films
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/our-vision/our-films
The Harms of Hate is an award-winning short film produced by the University of Leicester Centre for Hate Studies. The film showcases the stories of seven people who have been victimised for various reasons.