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Global History: Connections and Cultures in a Changing World, 1750 to the present
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs1012
Module code: HS1012 How does the story of global history differ from our own historical narrative? What are the differences and connections between our own history, and the history of the world? Where exactly do we fit in? Over the course of this module you'll...
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Global History: Connections and Cultures in a Changing World, 1750 to the present
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/hs1012
Module code: HS1012 How does the story of global history differ from our own historical narrative? What are the differences and connections between our own history, and the history of the world? Where exactly do we fit in? Over the course of this module you'll...
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Training and development
https://le.ac.uk/cse/research/facilities/advanced-microscopy-facility/training-and-development
The AMF staff train users from across the university and industry in operating the electron microscopes and sample preparation techniques.
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Kenya and gay rights
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/03/01/kenya-and-gay-rights/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 1, 2019 The Kenyan Penal code currently criminalises same sex relations in sections 162 and 165. A penalty can be 14 years in prison.
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Diaspora Mapping Toolkit
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2023/05/19/5106/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 19, 2023 Diaspora Mapping Toolkit Created by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), this toolkit sets out practical guidance on how to map diasporas in different settings.
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National planetary science conference launches in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/bpsc2024-conference
The British Planetary Science Conference 2024 launches at Space Park Leicester
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Leicester Hate Crimes Project
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2014/10/03/leicester-hate-crimes-project/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 3, 2014 Leicester Hate Crimes Project The broad aims of the Leicester Hate Crime Project were to examine people’s experiences of hate, prejudice and targeted hostility understand the physical...
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Curiosity disproves old idea of Mars as a simple basaltic planet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/curiosity-disproves-2018old-idea-of-mars-as-a-simple-basaltic-planet2019
As NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) celebrates four years on the Red Planet Leicester planetary scientist Professor John Bridges recounts the Curiosity mission’s success and explains what is next for the one-ton nuclear-powered science robot.
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Mapping Segregation: Google Maps and the Human Rights of Palestinians
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/10/05/mapping-segregation-google-maps-and-the-human-rights-of-palestinians/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 5, 2018 Interesting report by 7amleh – Arab Center for Social Media Advancement which argues that the boundaries and names used on Google Maps favour the cause of the Israeli government in the...
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Does social media make you happy or unhappy?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/03/20/does-social-media-make-you-happy-or-unhappy/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 20, 2019 This week the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Inquiry: “ Managing the Impact of Social Media on Young People’s Mental...