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New exercise programme to reduce heart disease risk in kidney transplant patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/new-exercise-programme-to-reduce-heart-disease-risk-in-kidney-transplant-patients
A new exercise programme is being developed by researchers at our University, working with Loughborough University and Leicester’s Hospitals, to reduce the risk of heart disease in people who have had a kidney transplant.
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Plaque to mark Barwell Christmas Eve meteorite unveiled
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/green-plaque-to-mark-barwell-meteorite-which-landed-in-1965-unveiled
A green plaque marking the surprise arrival of a large meteorite in the village of Barwell on Christmas Eve in 1965 has been unveiled at the junction of Chapel Street and Dawson's Lane - close to the site of the meteorite fall.
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Academic develops method for synthesising more reliable drug alternative to antibodies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/academic-develops-method-for-synthesising-2018more-reliable2019-drug-alternative-to-antibodies
Professor Sergey Piletsky (pictured) from the Department of Chemistry has been instrumental in creating a new method to develop an alternative to traditional antibodies that is more reliable and can be made quicker.
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History on the Box project sees students analyse and discuss TV and radio programmes from the past
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/history-on-the-box-project-sees-students-analyse-and-discuss-tv-and-radio-programmes-from-the-past
A new blog launched in the School of History sees postgraduate students analyse and discuss TV and radio programmes from the past.
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Obituary: Emeritus Professor Eric Dunning
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/15-obituary-emeritus-professor-eric-dunning
It was with great sadness that the University has learned of the death of Emeritus Professor Eric Dunning. Eric was a pioneer in the sociology of sport and the founder, with Patrick Murphy and John Williams, of the Sir Norman Chester Centre for Football Research.
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Up to 1 in 3 of older people with schizophrenia might have undiagnosed diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/03-diabetes-mental-health
Researchers linked with the University of Leicester have found high rates of diabetes in schizophrenia which is often overlooked.
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Juno Mission
https://le.ac.uk/juno/juno-mission
Find out more about the Juno Mission at the University of Leicester.
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College Court win team award at miaList 2018
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/27-college-court-win-team-award-at-mialist-2018
College Court staff showing off their award 2000|Conference Centre and Hotel is awarded 'Best Team' in the Academic and Independent sector at the MIA Awards On Friday 2nd November individuals and teams from all areas of the meetings, hospitality and events industry...
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College Court scoop ‘Best Catering Service’ at Academic Venue Awards!
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/29-college-court-best-catering-service-academic-venue-awards
College Court staff accepting an award 2250|On Tuesday 27 November the Academic Venue Awards celebrated the best of the best by bringing the UK’s top Academic Venues together with event buyers to network, share best practice, highlight progress and celebrate successes.
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Term and semester dates
https://le.ac.uk/about/info/term-semester-dates
Key information on the University’s academic term and semester dates for the forthcoming years.