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University of Leicester’s global approach leads to QS World Rankings rise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/qs-rankings
The University of Leicester’s reputation as a leading global institution for research and teaching has been reaffirmed after a rise in the QS World Rankings 2024.
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Prehistoric penis worms shed light on ocean ecology half a billion years ago
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/prehistoric-2018penis-worms2019-shed-light-on-ocean-ecology-half-a-billion-years-ago
Dr Tom Harvey from the Department of Geology has been involved in a study along with researchers at the University of Cambridge into Ottoia, a type of phallic-shaped ‘penis worm’ – and has helped to identify that the creature used a bizarre set of teeth to drag itself across...
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College House
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/campus-history/college-house
College House was built in 1872, and is perhaps most famous for being the childhood home of Sir David and Richard Attenborough. Find out more about its history.
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‘Are Your Legs Killing You?’ – Vascular Research Team introduces new public health campaign
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/vascular-research-campaign-health
Vascular researchers at the University of Leicester will be rolling out a new campaign in August 2025 to shine a spotlight on the long-term impact of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
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Researchers make sand that flows uphill
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/sand-microrollers
Paper published in 'Nature Communications' details how applying magnetic forces to individual 'microroller' particles spurs collective motion—with counterintuitive results
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Double distinction for Leicester’s ‘Mr Antarctic Volcano’ in New Year Honours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/john-smellie-polar-medal
University of Leicester volcanologist Professor John Smellie receives Polar Medal for the second time, from second monarch.
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Gamma-ray burst is ‘Rosetta Stone’ for finding neutron star collisions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/gamma-ray-burst-neutron-star
A highly unusual blast of high-energy light from a nearby galaxy has been linked by a team of scientists including astronomers at the University of Leicester to a neutron star merger.
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Rome and its Neighbours
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ar7008
Module code: AR7008 In this module you’ll explore the multifaceted relationship between Rome and the provinces of the empire by looking at evidence from archaeological excavations and fieldwork, textual sources, inscriptions and other material culture.
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International Banking Law
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/lw7116
Module code: LW7116 International Banking will examine the law relating to business banker-customer relationships.
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Health
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/themes/leicestershire-villages/health
Find a range of interviews from residents from Leicestershire in regards to health and healthcare as part of the Leicestershire Villages project.