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Forests recovering from logging act as a source of carbon
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/forests-logging-carbon
New study led by University of Leicester PhD student and Imperial College London researchers contradicts previous assumptions.
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Gene inheritance
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-inheritance
An improved understanding of genetics will raise new questions, as well as new hopes and fears. The University of Leicester is dedicated to providing a comprehensive learning experience for all.
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University of Leicester joins TechxFest in inspiring 100s of children to explore the world of technical careers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/techxfest-technicians-schools
Technical staff from Space Park Leicester and the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology attended the UK’s first event dedicated to showcasing the breadth of technical careers.
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Dogs policy
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/visitor-information/dogs-policy
We have reverted to our original policy, operational from 1947 to 2017, of banning dogs (assistance dogs excepted) from the Botanic Garden for the following reasons: Health & safety/damage. We host over 11,000 school children per year who roam over the entire garden.
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Women’s roles in peace processes
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2017/11/13/womens-roles-in-peace-processes/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on November 13, 2017 A great site from the Council on Foreign Relations which has data on female participation from 1990 onwards.
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Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/walking-speed-ageing
A new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age.
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University library feeds more than the mind thanks to free veg seed giveaway
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/university-leicester-seed-library-free-veg-giveaway
The University of Leicester’s growing reputation has been bolstered with a scheme which allows its library members to take out seeds, as well as books.
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Introduction to Plant identification,
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/adult-courses-and-workshops/plant-identification
The Plant identification course is aimed at anyone keen to develop their plant identification skills.
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Historian to take part in stand-up comedy challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/historian-to-take-part-in-stand-up-comedy-challenge
Kevin Schürer (pictured), Professor of English Local History in our School of History and lead genealogist in the discovery of King Richard III, has been announced as one of the contenders in a stand-up comedy challenge in Leicestershire.
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Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance…and practice does too!
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/careerdevelopmentservice/2015/11/13/prior-preparation-prevents-poor-performance-and-practice-does-too/
Posted by Marie Muir in Career Development Service on November 13, 2015 Here at the Career Development Service we’re all about preparation but prep can take many forms and it’s important to include include practice as part of this! Whilst you might feel like a bit of an idiot...