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New heart attack genes discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/new-heart-attack-genes-discovered
Scientists have discovered two new genes which are associated with a person’s risk of coronary heart disease in an international collaboration involving BHF and NIHR-funded researchers. The findings could lead to new statin-like treatments to prevent heart attacks.
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Historical photo could be earliest of female geologist
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/historical-photo-could-be-earliest-of-female-geologist
An enigmatic photograph titled ‘The Geologists’ showing a lady and a gentleman in front of some rocks is believed to have been taken at Chudleigh in Devon around 1843 by the pioneer photographer William H. F. Talbot.
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Leicester climbs 32 places in global sustainability rankings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/leicester-climbs-global-sustainability-rankings
The University of Leicester has risen 32 places to 125th in the world and is now 34th in the UK, in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.
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Equality and diversity
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/about/equality-diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective students and staff.
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Postgraduate
https://le.ac.uk/geography/study/postgraduate
Geography at Leicester is widely recognised as having an established international reputation for the provision of high-quality graduate programmes. Learn more about our Masters in GIS.
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In-silico trials of targeted screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm using linked healthcare data
https://le.ac.uk/cardiovascular-sciences/research/aaa-privacy-notice
The University of Leicester research project has been funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and involves joining and analysing data from various parts of the NHS.
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The BASE Trial
https://le.ac.uk/timms/collaborations/base-trial
The BASE trial is looking at the use of sodium bicarbonate for metabolic acidosis in very preterm babies.
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Geriatric Emergency Medicine
https://le.ac.uk/gem
We have been studying acute and emergency care for older people for over ten years, and have undertaken a number of large-scale research and quality improvement projects.
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Freedom of information
https://le.ac.uk/ias/foi
See your rights to access data held by the University under the freedom of information act (2000).
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Work with us
https://le.ac.uk/jobs/work-with-us
Learn more about working with us and the facilities available to staff, both academic and professional services, at the University.