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Space images confirm England’s drought areas correlate with high land surface temperatures

Earth Observation (EO) experts from the University of Leicester have highlighted the correlation between land surface temperatures and...

All rise! Height-adjustable desks can reduce workplace sitting by over an hour a day

Researchers have developed a programme that, when paired with a height-adjustable desk, can reduce the time people spend sitting by over an hour.

Do winners cheat more? New research refutes previous high-profile study

New large-scale research led by the University of Leicester shows that winning does not cause people to cheat, in stark contrast to a previous...

Autumn attractions for all in arts centre’s 25th year

A family rave, punk cabaret and a jaw dropping textiles installation are just some of the highlights of a very special autumn programme from a...

BBC Book of the Week author set to inspire our English students

The author of this week’s BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week will be inspiring students on the University of Leicester’s English course, from September.

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