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                    University of Leicester sees boost in student numbers as widening participation strategy bears fruithttps://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-of-leicester-sees-boost-in-student-numbers-as-widening-participation-strategy-bears-fruit Undergraduate registrations at the University of Leicester increased by almost 10 per cent last year and applications for this year are also on the rise, bucking the national trend, the latest figures from UCAS show. 
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                    Diabetes 'tidal wave' imminent for young people, says global experthttps://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/diabetes-tidal-wave-young-people-report-melanie-davies The increased time young people are spending on digital channels, such as TV subscription services and gaming, is creating a new culture of “sedentary children”, with a leading professor calling for urgent action to “change mindsets” on diabetes following the publication of a... 
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                    NASA Mars Rover set for touchdown on Red Planethttps://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/mars-rover Space scientists around the world will hold their breath on Thursday as NASA’s latest mission to Mars attempts a daring landing on the Red Planet. 
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                    Address misinformation and mistrust to help tackle COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in healthcare workers, study suggestshttps://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/uk-reach-vaccine-hesitancy Addressing misinformation and mistrust, inclusive communication, involving healthcare workers in the vaccine rollout, and promoting vaccination through trusted networks could play an important role in helping to tackle vaccine hesitancy amongst healthcare workers from ethnic... 
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                    New insight into frictionless surfaces is slippery slope to energy-efficient technologyhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/superlubricity-friction Scientists led by the University of Leicester have made an insight into superlubricity, revealing that friction is reduced further at lower temperatures 
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                    Children exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in womb or as newborns may face increased social and respiratory problems, new study findshttps://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/covid-children University of Leicester researcher contributes to study on SARS-CoV-2 exposure during pregnancy and impact on child development and respiratory health 
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                    Sanctuary Scholarshipshttps://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/sanctuary-scholarships Help reduce the barriers to participation in HE faced by those seeking asylum in the UK. Tuition fee waiver, contribution to living costs and tailored personal support. 
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                    Careers: Work experience with the SAPPHIRE research group – Aisha Seedathttps://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/sapphire/2018/06/22/careers-work-experience-with-the-sapphire-research-group-aisha-seedat/ Posted by Sophie Dumville in SAPPHIRE (Social science APPlied to Healthcare Improvement REsearch) on June 22, 2018 SAPPHIRE recently had the opportunity to have a Health Studies undergraduate student, Aisha Seedat, do a work experience placement with us. 
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                    Equality and diversityhttps://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/about/equality-diversity Find out how Museum Studies at the University of Leicester is committed to equality and diversity, fostering an inclusive enviroment for staff and students. 
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                    Sue Townsend’s Fan Mailhttps://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2019/01/24/sue-townsends-fan-mail/ Posted by Sarah Wood in Library Special Collections on January 24, 2019 Guest Post from Helen Ward, Library Assistant in Archives and Special Collections.