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• Could female traders reduce market crashes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/could-female-traders-reduce-market-crashes

  Researchers in the Department of Economics at the University of Leicester have shown that increasing the proportion of female traders makes the market more volatile, but at the same time can reduce the occurrence of the most extreme crashes.

• University of Leicester signs agreement with Shanghai Polytechnic University 

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/university-of-leicester-shanghai-polytechnic-university-partnership

  The University of Leicester has strengthened its ties with Shanghai Polytechnic University following a visit to the United Kingdom.

• Leicester’s sustainability praised in new guide

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/10-sustainability-guide-living-labs

  The University of Leicester's Living Labs approach has been showcased as an example of good practice in a guide from the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and the National Union of Students.

• Opening a UK bank account

  https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/advice/bank-account

  Information for our international students about opening a UK bank account, including guidance on necessary documents and waiting times.

• AI used in battle against asbestos-linked cancer

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/mesothelioma

  International genomics research led by the University of Leicester has used artificial intelligence (AI) to study an aggressive form of cancer, which could improve patient outcomes.

• Resources

  https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/dna/dna-higher-education/resources

  Resources on genetics for those studying to a degree level, supplied by The University of Leicester.

• Student written off after failing his ALevels starts PhD at Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/student-2018written-off2019-after-failing-his-a-levels-starts-phd-at-leicester

  Written off at 18 after failing his A-levels, Richard Evans has just embarked on a PhD course at Leicester. The 26-year-old puts his turn around in fortunes down to the support he has received while studying for a BA in Ancient History & Archaeology.

• NERC invests 8m into lowcarbon technology research

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/nerc-invests-ps8m-into-green-energy-technology-research

  NERC is investing just over £8m in research to ensure we have access to elements needed to develop a variety of low-carbon technologies.

• University urges city to stay strong as Leicester lockdown continues

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/university-urges-city-stay-strong-leicester-lockdown-continues

  President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah urges Leicester to stay strong and continue to follow Government guidelines, after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced limited relaxations to the local lockdown restrictions.

• Creative empathy

  https://le.ac.uk/empathy/study/creative-empathy

  Find out more about the teach the teachers courses as part of the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare.