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About the School of Biological Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/biological-sciences/about
Learn more about the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester. This school, which is part of the College of Life Sciences, is globally recognised for excellence in genetics.
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£14 million in funding announced for five research projects into land use and Net Zero
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/lunz-hub
The Land Use for Net Zero Hub, co-led by the University of Leicester and James Hutton Institute, receives £14 million funding for five projects.
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History of the Garden
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/about-us/history-of-the-garden
Find out more about the history of the Botanic Garden at the University of Leicester.
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Analysis of coral reveals long-term climate impact in Southeast Asia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-coral-reefs
Leicester-led research into coral reefs fringing the iconic island of Borneo in Southeast Asia has revealed the impact of cyclical climate patterns on the local marine ecosystem.
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Evidence of 2,000 years of human activity found on market site in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/evidence-2000-years-human-activity-market
University of Leicester Archaeological Services carrying out excavations at the site of the city’s new market square, with discoveries including a Roman infant burial and remains of a dungeon believed to be from the 16th century
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2018 - 2019
https://le.ac.uk/iodp/expeditions/2018-19
NanTroSEIZE The Nankai Trough Seismogenic Zone Experiment (NanTroSEIZE) is a complex multi-year project that started in 2007 and that is still sailing expeditions along the southeast coast of Japan in 2019.
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Developmental genetics for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/developmental/developmental-schools-colleges
Details on developmental genetics for students in schools or colleges, provided by The University of Leicester.
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Olympus objectives
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/aif/equipment/specialised-imaging/olympus-objectives
See the objectives for the Olympus imaging equipment found in the Advanced Imaging Facility.
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Spice up your life How to tell real saffron from a fake
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/spice-up-your-life-how-to-tell-real-saffron-from-a-fake
Following the recent revival of saffron production in Spain, Professor Pat Heslop-Harrison from the Department of Genetics has outlined some of the key ways to tell real saffron from fake, with the real deal providing a unique experience for the senses.
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Gene mutations and cancer for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-mutations-and-cancer/school-and-colleges
Find out more about what the genetic mutation and cancer research centre offer and the corresponding resources for you to use in your academic studies.