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How space at Leicester offers hope to others
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/how-space-at-leicester-offers-hope-to-others
Every undergraduate student enrolling at our University will help to make an out-of-this-world difference – with space blankets as part of a...
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A-Level students apply passion for science to improve efficiency of aircraft and wind turbines
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/a-level-students-apply-passion-for-science-to-improve-efficiency-of-aircrafts-and-wind-turbines
“I can now see more clearly how my STEM subject A-level choice can add real value to other fields, such as aerodynamics and engineering” –...
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New species of rare ancient worm discovered in fossil hotspot
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-species-of-rare-ancient-worm-discovered-in-fossil-hotspot
A team of researchers including Leicester’s Professor David Siveter have discovered a new species of lobopodian, an ancient relative of modern-day...
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The biggest subject on Earth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/the-biggest-subject-on-earth
It really is the biggest subject on Earth - the story of a whole planet, what it’s made of, how it works, how it developed over 4.
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Improving diagnosis of the causes of heart failure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/improving-diagnosis-of-the-causes-of-heart-failure
A new study that could prevent missed or wrongful diagnosis of the underlying cause of heart failure has been funded by the British Heart...
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Pig spleens sourced from abattoirs could help reduce the need for live animal testing research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/pig-spleens-sourced-from-abattoirs-could-help-reduce-the-need-for-live-animal-testing-research-shows
New research published by researchers from the University of Leicester, Leicester’s Hospitals and University College London (Dr Giuseppe Ercoli,...
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Going global to support chronic lung disease sufferers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/going-global-to-support-chronic-lung-disease-sufferers
Researchers from our University and Leicester’s Hospitals are leading a £2 million project to address patients with chronic lung disease in the...
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Professional cyclist to join Ride Leicester Festival biking event to raise diabetes awareness
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/professional-cyclist-to-join-ride-leicester-festival-biking-event-to-raise-diabetes-awareness
A professional cyclist from an all-diabetes riding team is set to join Ride Leicester’s Castle Classic & Let’s Ride Leicester event.
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Leicester cardiology consultant awarded prestigious research professorship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/leicester-cardiology-consultant-awarded-prestigious-research-professorship
A cardiology consultant from Leicester has been awarded a prestigious research professorship from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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Inspirational student who twice battled sepsis receives First Class degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/inspirational-student-who-twice-battled-sepsis-receives-first-class-degree
One of our recent graduates Kishan Vithlani has twice overcome a potentially life-threatening sepsis infection and gone on to achieve a First...