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New clues about why non-smokers, as well as smokers, develop chronic lung disease revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/25-copd
Researchers reveal findings that explain why some people who have never smoked develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Changing the world, one story at a time. Humanitarian Society scoops two awards for groundbreaking journalism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/humanitarian-society
A newsletter produced by University of Leicester's Humanitarian Society has been recognised by the Student Publication Association.
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Leicester and Nottingham scientists discover new gene associated with debilitating lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-and-nottingham-scientists-discover-new-gene-associated-with-debilitating-lung-disease
Health scientists at the University of Leicester and University of Nottingham have heralded the discovery of a gene associated with lung fibrosis...
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Workshop to foster international links with reading researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/workshop-to-foster-international-links-with-reading-researchers
A psychologist at our University has received funding to establish research links between the UK and China to help combat poor literacy in those...
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Leicester Professor co-chairs expert panel behind new recommendations for type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/5-melanie-davies-co-chairs-expert-panel
Leicester researcher co-chairs expert panel behind new EASD-ADA consensus guidelines on managing hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes.
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Talk by Riders Chairman offers insights into running a top-flight basketball team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/20-riders-talk
A public lecture at the University of Leicester on 27 November offers a unique insight into the management of Leicester’s legendary basketball...
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Professor Mick Peake awarded OBE
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/professor-mick-peake-awarded-obe
Professor Michael (Mick) Peake has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to medicine.
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Preterm birth linked with lower mathematics abilities and less wealth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/preterm-birth-linked-with-lower-math-abilities-and-less-wealth
People who are born premature tend to accumulate less wealth as adults, and a new study suggests that this may be due to lower mathematics abilities.
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Teaching meets the Gold standard at University of Leicester in national ratings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/tef-gold
University of Leicester is delighted to receive an overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, which means the student...
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Professor Carlo Panara appointed Head of Leicester Law School
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/carlo-panara
University of Leicester has announced that Professor Carlo Panara has been appointed as Head of Leicester Law School.