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Dataset will help advance research into neuro-degenerative diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/epnd-neuro-degenerative-diseases-leicester
A platform set up to help researchers look into the causes and treatments for neuro-degenerative diseases has released its first biomarker dataset with the help of experts from the University of Leicester
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Laurian Williamson
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/author/laurian_williamson/
Interested in all things library research services and support and open research.
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May Day: early 19th century traditions
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2016/04/29/may-day-early-19th-century-traditions/
Posted by Sarah Wood in Library Special Collections on April 29, 2016 Laying May branches Whilst many associate traditional celebrations of May Day with maypoles and Morris dancers, one early nineteenth century custom featured ‘Mayers’ (those included in May Day...
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Plays
https://le.ac.uk/joe-orton/plays
We celebrated three of Joe Orton's plays on their 50th anniversaries: Loot, Entertaining Mr Sloane and What the Butler Saw. Find out more.
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Our current exhibition ‘Joe Orton in 1964’
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2014/06/03/our-current-exhibition-joe-orton-in-1964/
Posted by Margaret Maclean in Library Special Collections on June 3, 2014 When Joe Orton’s play Entertaining Mr Sloane was performed in the West End in 1964, it provoked both virulent criticism and glowing praise – he enjoyed both in equal measure. The critic W.
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Lifting: An Easter Custom
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2016/03/21/lifting-and-heaving-an-easter-custom/
Posted by Simon Dixon in Library Special Collections on March 21, 2016 Lifting – an Easter Custom from William Hone, The Every-Day Book (London, 1826), vol. 1, p.
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Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt3003
Module code: NT3003 An important part of being a scientist (as well as many other professions) is the ability to make connections between the vast quantity of information you have at your command, and being able to utilise the knowledge and techniques you have previously...
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The Medieval Natural World
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs3696
Module code:HS3696 Our idea of the natural world is in inextricably linked to our material one, and our attempt to order and control nature – this has been one of humanity’s greatest intellectual challenges.
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Cultures of Struggle and Liberation: Twentieth Century Southern Africa
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs3774
Module code: HS3774 This module will introduce you to a period of profound transformation in the history of southern Africa.
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The Medieval Natural World
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs3696
Module code:HS3696 Our idea of the natural world is in inextricably linked to our material one, and our attempt to order and control nature – this has been one of humanity’s greatest intellectual challenges.