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Nixon Court building works
https://le.ac.uk/study/accommodation/faqs/nixon-court-building-works
Learn more about building works taking place throughout Nixon Court during the academic year to refresh the exterior of the buildings.
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Student projects
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/services-for-business/student-projects
Find out about how students in the Department of Informatics at the University of Leicester can aid external clients on projects, providing a unique opportunity for companies to access the expertise of students and staff while getting some real work done.
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The economy will suffer Demetriades on Brexit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/the-economy-will-suffer-demetriades-on-brexit
Given that a poll published in May showed than 88% of economists feared a long term fall in GDP if the UK left the single market, it's difficult to find anyone in the field of economics who believes that Britain leaving the EU will have an economic benefit.
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New report demonstrates impact of programme preparing refugees for academic life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/report-impact-programme-preparing-refugees-academic-life
The RefugEAP Programme supports refugee-background students aspiring to university in developing their English for academic settings using a trauma-informed approach, run as a unique joint collaboration between the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds
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Awards
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/edi/awards
The University of Leicester is proud to have achieved external recognition for our commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion through the following charter marks and accreditations.
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The role of a lay member in AWERB
https://le.ac.uk/dbs/animal-welfare/awerb/role-of-lay-members-in-the-awerb
The University of Leicester's AWERB includes the roles of lay members to ensure fairness and independent perspectives on the use of animals in research.
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PhD researcher developing technique to estimate biomass and carbon more efficiently
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/phd-researcher-to-further-develop-technique-to-estimate-biomass-and-carbon-more-efficiently
With climate change a pressing issue, measuring carbon in forests and understanding how efficiently carbon is stored is increasingly vital.
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Ethnography Symposium
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/research-events/ethnography-symposium
18th Annual Ethnography Symposium (online only), Living with failure all around: hope in the midst of despair? 27 — 29 August 2025 All around us, we find failure. Most immediately, higher education is in crisis.
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Night-time noise linked to restless nights for airport neighbours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/aircraft-noise
University of Leicester team combined measurements from activity monitors and questionnaires for the first time for the largest study of impact of aircraft noise on sleep
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University of Leicester and Sporting Equals address lack of diversity in sports leadership
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/leaderboard
A programme designed to support and prepare people from minority ethnic backgrounds for future governance and leadership roles in UK sport has completed its fourth year.