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Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/weight-loss-social-media-health-advice
People using weight-loss drugs are more likely to seek advice from social media than healthcare professionals, a study involving University of...
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Leicester improves UK position in 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/2026-academic-ranking-of-world-universities
ShanghaiRanking releases latest Academic Ranking of World Universities with Leicester ranked 26–31st in the UK and in the 301–400th rank globally
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Leicester-led research reveals long COVID’s lasting impact on healthcare workers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/long-covid-health-workers-leicester-study
Major research has found that long COVID continues to affect a substantial proportion of healthcare workers, with serious consequences for their...
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Leicester records its highest position in the Daily Mail University Guide rankings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/leicester-records-its-highest-position-in-the-daily-mail-university-guide-rankings
Leicester has recorded its highest-ever position in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027, rising seven places to 27th= out of 128 UK universities.
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Leicester welcomes Henan University delegation for discussions on future partnership plans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/leicester-henan-university-delegation-future-partnership-plans
The University of Leicester has strengthened its links with Henan University after welcoming a senior delegation from the Chinese institution.
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Find out how a Foundation Year turned into First-Class success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/clearing-leicester-student-foundation-year
If you think your grades might not quite be good enough then take a look a Foundation Year options like Jesse Gyamfi at the University of Leicester
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Landmark Leicester study seeks volunteers to discover whether ditching meat could improve our health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/landmark-leicester-study-volunteers-ditching-meat-improve-health
Researchers at the University of Leicester are looking for 450 people willing to ditch meat in 2026 as they explore how vegetarian and vegan diets...
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University researcher scoops prestigious award from Huntington’s Disease Association
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/huntingtons-disease-association-award-leicester
Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sarah Gunn from the University of Leicester has received a prestigious award from the Huntington’s Disease Association.
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Clearing helps student find new passion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/clearing-leicester-student-university
Nabeela Hazim dreamt of studying medicine in Bulgaria when her path changed course – quite literally.
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Leicester wasn't on Rosie's list a week before she had a place here
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/clearing-rosie-law
Rosie Lane only considered the University of Leicester the day before receiving her A-level results.