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Leicester scientists to promote food security in Kenya
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Our University, in partnership with University of Nairobi in Kenya, has secured funding from the British Council’s Newton-Utafiti Fund for an...
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Beautiful 19th century images of Egyptian monuments shed light on rediscovery of Ancient Egypt
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The rediscovery of Ancient Egyptian monuments, temples and tombs during the 19th century by pioneering adventurers will be charted as part of a...
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Range of events taking place to celebrate Black History Month
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October 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in the UK- a time to celebrate black history, arts and culture.
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Leicester academics explore possible BAME and COVID-19 link
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In a new paper published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), academics at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ highlighted possible reasons why people...
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Moonstruck Exhibition eclipses expectations
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Record numbers of visitors attended Leicester Cathedral for a University-sponsored British Science Week Festival event in the city.
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Leicester plays part in modernisation of Saudi education system
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) recently welcomed a group of 26 teachers from Saudi Arabia on a year long...
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Using behavioural science to target prolific criminals
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The use of behavioural science in the investigation, detection and prosecution of offenders is to be probed at a conference co-organised by a...
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Competition winners to receive photographs signed by Tim Peake
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Children will be awarded their chosen photographs taken by astronauts at a ceremony at the National Space Centre this week.
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Expert opinions cover Airbnb and Rio the Turkish coup Jupiters Great Red Spot the refugee crisis and consumer justice
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Henrik Melin from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has written a Staff Blog discussing the upper atmosphere of Jupiter.
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Muslim integration and refugee experiences to be discussed by leading historians
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The experiences of refugees and migrants in twentieth century Britain and Europe, and the challenges still faced by governments and individuals...