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Heritage and Culture
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/natural-heritage
From arts and culture to life-changing global events, our researchers examine what has shaped our society as we know it.
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New approach to coronavirus testing could curb spread of virus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/28-coronavirus-masks
Coronavirus masks man in white coat in a lab holding a mask|A new approach to testing for coronavirus (COVID19) is to be trialled by researchers here at the University of Leicester, which could determine whether a person is infectious or not – even before symptoms are present.
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Study suggests seated upper body physical activity can reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes made worse by sitting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/study-suggests-seated-upper-body-physical-activity-can-reduce-risk-of-heart-disease-and-type-2-diabetes-made-worse-by-sitting
A new study conducted at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), including researchers from our University, has found that breaking up prolonged bouts of restful sitting with short, frequent bouts of simple seated arm exercises can benefit obese patients at high...
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Leicester academic provides expertise in Richard III-inspired design challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/leicester-academic-provides-expertise-in-richard-iii-inspired-design-challenge
Professor Sarah Hainsworth (pictured) from the Department of Engineering has provided architecture students at De Montfort University with her expertise to help them compete in a challenge to design a travelling exhibition space to tell the story of Richard III.
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European Art 1890-1940
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha2217
Module code: HA2217 This module will provide a comprehensive overview of the developments in Modernism from the turn of the twentieth century to the outbreak of the Second World War.
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Media, Celebrity and Fan Culture
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ms3009
Module code: MS3009 In recent years, celebrity culture appears to have invaded every aspect of daily life, dominating domains such as the showbiz industry, sports, marketing and politics.
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Media, Celebrity and Fan Culture
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms3009
Module code: MS3009 In recent years, celebrity culture appears to have invaded every aspect of daily life, dominating domains such as the showbiz industry, sports, marketing and politics.
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Communication and Concurrency
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/co3007
Module code: CO3007 A concurrent system is a system consisting of several components such that each component acts concurrently with, and independently of, the other components, and the components can also communicate (or interact) with each other to synchronise their...
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Media, Celebrity and Fan Culture
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ms3009
Module code: MS3009 In recent years, celebrity culture appears to have invaded every aspect of daily life, dominating domains such as the showbiz industry, sports, marketing and politics.
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Crime, Justice and Psychology MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/crime-justice-and-psychology-msc/2026
This is for you if... you want to examine the relationship between crime, mental health and the law; in particular the relationship between mental disorder and offending.