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New study pinpoints arts humanities and social science graduates skills
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/new-study-pinpoints-arts-humanities-and-social-science-graduates2019-skills
A new study has defined for the first time the skills that graduates of our University develop by studying arts, humanities and social science (AHSS) degrees.
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The grass is greener where new University artwork can be found
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/the-grass-is-greener-where-new-university-artwork-can-be-found
One man went to mow, quite literally, to create a stunning new outdoor art installation for the Attenborough Arts Centre, the University of Leicester’s arts centre. During the bright days of summer, the task of mowing the lawn is considered by most to be an inevitable chore.
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Leicester among top five most affordable university cities in Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/leicester-among-top-five-most-affordable-universities-in-britain
The University of Leicester has been identified as one of the most affordable places to be a student - ranking in the top five in the country. Leicester and Lincoln are identified as the top places in the Midlands – Leicester is ranked fifth in the new table from Marbles.com.
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Research suggests greater access to Higher Education could have reversed EU referendum result
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/research-suggests-greater-access-to-higher-education-could-have-reversed-eu-referendum-result
Greater access to Higher Education could have reversed the result of the 2016 EU referendum, according to new research from our Department of Mathematics.
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Worlds biggest study of genetics of lung health and disease allows scientists to predict chance of developing COPD
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/world2019s-biggest-study-of-genetics-of-lung-health-and-disease-allows-scientists-to-predict-chance-of-developing-copd
The world’s biggest study into an individual’s genetic make-up and the risk of developing lung disease could allow scientists to more accurately ‘predict’ - based on genes and smoking - your chance of developing COPD, a deadly disease which is the third commonest cause of...
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Research reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/study-reveals-air-pollution-can-alter-the-effectiveness-of-antibiotics-and-increases-the-potential-of-disease
Researchers from the University have for the first time discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air pollution - increasing the potential for infection and changing the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment.
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Role specification
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/court/chancellor/specification
Term of office To be determined by Court on appointment, but normally a maximum period of five years. Remuneration This is an honorary position with travel and subsistence expenses paid. Role purpose The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University.
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Disorder, dissent and disruption
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/disorder-dissent-disruption
A collaboration between RCMG and the Wellcome Collection considering the challenges surrounding the embedding of disruption in permanent galleries.
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Redefining the Role of Botanic Gardens - Towards a New Social Purpose
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/redefining-role-of-botanic-gardens
The aim of this project was to examine the social role of botanic gardens in the UK.
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Teaching
https://le.ac.uk/cardiovascular-sciences/research/intervention/emergency-medicine/teaching
Undergraduate education program The Acute Care Block is led by Dr Jonny Acheson and Dr Lee Walker. Over the course of 7 weeks students rotate between the Emergency Department and the Acute Medical Unit.