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University reaction to Brexit result
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-reaction-to-brexit-result
As the result of the UK's referendum on whether to remain or leave the European Union has finally been announced, academics and staff at Leicester have been giving their reaction to what is undoubtedly an historic decision for the United Kingdom and the EU.
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IAA funded projects (2019 - 2023)
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/expertise/social-science/esrc-impact-acceleration-account/iaa-funded-projects
Small Rapid Response Fund ESRC IAA small rapid response funds provided seed funding (up to £4,000) to support academics to develop new partnerships, fund travel to facilitate engage with project partners and end users, develop resources to support and deliver impact,...
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University of Leicester historian bestowed British Academy honour
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/clare-anderson
A University of Leicester expert on imperial and global history has been recognised for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
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Our space research highlights
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/space-power/space-research
Our researchers are reaching for the stars when it comes to space research, our work in this area is also helping inform the way we live and adapt to our planet.
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History MRes
https://le.ac.uk/courses/history-mres/2026
This is for you if... you want to develop advanced skills in historical research methods and apply these to an extended piece of independent research.
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New research shows increasing numbers of people in England with a common mental health condition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/adult-psychiatric-survey-leicester
Figures from Part I of the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS), show an increase in poor mental health, up from 17.6% in 2007 to 22.6% in 2023/24 according to the University of Leicester
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Jurassic calamari: amazing fossil proves that flying reptiles preyed on squid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/27-pterosaur-vs-squid
Rhamphorhynchus muensteri, flying close to the water surface to grab soft-bodied cephalopods such as Plesioteuthis subovata. Artwork by C Klug and Beat Scheffold.|An incredible fossil brought to light in a new research paper reveals the feeding habits of extinct flying reptiles.
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/health-sciences/study/research-degrees
We offer numerous opportunities for postgraduate research, leading to the award of MD, MPhil and PhD degrees both by full- and part-time study. Find out about our various areas of research.
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Research highlights incredible insects during National Insect Week
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/2018national-insect-week2019-creeps-up-on-us-once-more
The feature, revisiting four occasions where insects played an instrumental role in University research, can be found here Insects, bugs, creepy-crawlies - there are some who say they are not always the cutest critters, but they can certainly be one of the most useful and...
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Increased activity during the summer caused by genes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/increased-activity-during-the-summer-caused-by-genes
The warm temperature on a summer’s day is often a time for relaxing, but researchers from the Department of Genetics have suggested that a ‘thermosensory’ gene could be responsible for changes in behaviour in different climates.