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British Romany Project
https://le.ac.uk/impact-of-diasporas/related-research/british-romany-project
This University of Leicester study was carried out by Matt Sears who was studying for a PhD in the Centre for Regional and Local History. Matt was responsible for all the historical and genealogical research.
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Leicester and Nottingham scientists discover new gene associated with debilitating lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-and-nottingham-scientists-discover-new-gene-associated-with-debilitating-lung-disease
Health scientists at the University of Leicester and University of Nottingham have heralded the discovery of a gene associated with lung fibrosis as ‘a potential new avenue of treatment for further research into this terrible disease.
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Historian reveals Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard III are cousins
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/historian-reveals-benedict-cumberbatch-and-richard-iii-are-cousins
Leading historian and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Schürer, whose genealogy research helped to confirm the identity of King Richard III, has now discovered a link between Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch and the King.
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Leicester graduate excels in International Hackathon promoting women in computer science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/university-of-leicester-graduate-excels-in-international-hackathon-promoting-women-in-computer-science
When it comes to paving out a career post-university, Software and Electronics Engineering graduate Oishi Deb is showing everyone how it’s done. Rather than kicking back and relaxing over the summer, Oishi jetted off to Barcelona to take part in WomENcourage 2017.
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Uranus aurora discovery offers clues to habitable icy worlds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/uranus-aurora
University of Leicester astronomers confirm the existence of an infrared (IR) aurora on Uranus, providing insights into how magnetic field on ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune behave.
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How to apply
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/how-to-apply
Step-by-step guidance on how to apply for our postgraduate courses, including guidance on necessary supporting documents and filling out your application form.
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Richard Tapp
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/richard-tapp
Richard Tapp is a Solicitor and Chartered Governance Professional.
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Sounds Familiar – a busy winter
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2021/05/04/sounds-familiar/
What the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project has been doing during the winter of 2021
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Ed Coates
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2021/ed-coates
It is with sadness that we learnt the loss of Ed Coates, who worked as a Facilities Assistant within PACS.
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Exploring our Digital Planet
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gy1423
Module code: GY1423 Geographers are renowned for their map creation skills. This skill has not changed over the centuries.