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Data with dignity: University of Leicester trials new ethical surveying software
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/leicsurvey-ethical-survey
Survey software developed by University of Leicester researchers optimised for charity, hospice and heritage sectors prioritises ethical data gathering, it allows organisations to collect user data in an inclusive and accessible way
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University of Leicester gets major funding for project on early medieval manuscripts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/insular-project
The University of Leicester led INSULAR Project has been awarded €2.5m by the European Research Council
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BBC commissions Leicester artist to mark ‘Culture in Quarantine’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/spectrum-sounds-bbc-commission
Professor Hugill directs the Creative Computing programme at the University of Leicester and is an Honorary Creative Fellow at the Attenborough Arts Centre, as well as sitting on its Advisory Board. He also leads the AHRC-funded ‘Aural Diversity’ project.
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New NIHR Fellows to join leading research groups
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/nihr
Two internationally-renowned research groups at the University of Leicester are to be bolstered with a group of new researchers following Fellowship Awards of more than £2 million from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).
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Space Park Leicester featured in ESA’s new video series on the SMILE mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/smile-video
The University of Leicester and Space Park Leicester's contribution to the SMILE mission is featured in a video series from the European Space Agency.
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New evidence traces herpes virus back almost 5,000 years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/herpes-genome
Researchers have mapped the genetic structure of the herpes virus and, for the first time, traced its European origin back almost 5,000 years.
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New Medical Schools Council report highlights Leicester’s COVID-19 research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/december/msc-covid-19
The real-world impact of Leicester research into COVID-19 and its effects has been commended by the Medical Schools Council.
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University of Leicester archaeologists identify ancient Stonehenge gold digging kit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/gold
University of Leicester archaeologists have identified a 4000-year-old gold working tool kit amongst the grave goods from an important Bronze Age burial near Stonehenge.
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Leicester universities’ funding success for local improvement project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/local-acceleration-fund
The University of Leicester and De Montfort University have been awarded £171,000 for an innovative project working in partnerships with local groups to gain insight and improve services in core areas including education, health, and environmental sustainability.
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Leicester space scientists celebrate milestone moment for James Webb Space Telescope
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/miri-cooldown
The cooling down of the UK’s main contribution to the James Webb Space Telescope has been hailed as a milestone moment by its creators at the University of Leicester.