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Environment scientists close in on ‘golden spike’ to define Anthropocene
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/anthropocene-berlin
Leicester researchers searching for a ‘golden spike’ to formally define humanity’s current geological period – and acknowledge human impact on our planet – have announced a major step in their analysis at an international conference today (Wednesday).
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Academics bring expertise to Brexit debate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/academics-bring-expertise-to-eu-debate
As the potentially historic EU referendum draws closer and voters consider whether Britain should leave or remain part of the European Union, academics at our University have been contributing to the public debate with opinion pieces and media comment.
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University thanks legacy donors and their families for their generous support
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/legacy-event
A special event has taken place to thank supporters and their families for pledging to leave a gift in their will.
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Shaun Cowley
https://le.ac.uk/people/shaun-cowley
The academic profile of Professor Shaun Cowley, Professor of Molecular Biology at University of Leicester
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New scientific technique helps catch wildlife criminals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/peregrine-falcon
DNA tests co-developed by scientists from the University of Leicester and Scotland’s wildlife forensic lab are helping to catch criminals involved in the illegal sale of protected bird species.
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£5 million grant for health science PhD students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/16-wellcome-grant
The University of Leicester has been awarded a Wellcome Trust grant of over £5 million. The grant will enable the University to support 40 genomic epidemiology and public health genomics PhD students beginning in the 2020/21 academic year.
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Achievements
https://le.ac.uk/lcrc/research/achievements
Each of our research themes contribute to our specialist translational research programmes which leave a lasting legacy for patient benefit.
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ULSB academic taking research to new heights
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/ulsb-academic-taking-research-to-new-heights
Dr Simon Bennett, Director of the Civil Safety and Security Unit (CSSU) at the School of Business is carrying out research at an average altitude of 32,000 feet as he investigates flight-deck coordination aboard aircraft across Europe, with a view to developing a best...
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Space Lates at National Space Centre: Spaceports UK
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/03/14/space-lates-at-national-space-centre-spaceports-uk/
National Space Centre's "Space Lates" (25 March, 18:00 - 21:00)
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DNA, genes and chromosomes for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/dna/dna-schools-and-colleges
Genes influence what we look like on the outside and how we work on the inside. Take a look at genetic research designed for schools and colleges.