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Survival Models
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ma2414
Module code: MA2414 The module provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of mortality modelling that Actuaries use in their day-to-day work. The appropriate terminology is firstly introduced then the four basic models of mortality are explained.
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Madeleine Chalmers
https://le.ac.uk/people/madeleine-chalmers
The academic profile of Dr Madeleine Chalmers, Lecturer in French Studies at University of Leicester
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What is a systematic review?
https://le.ac.uk/library/research-support/systematic-reviews
An introduction to systematic literature reviews including definition and process
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Football and Society
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sy3057
Module code: SY3057 As the world's most popular sport, football plays a significant role in global society. Its stars are global celebrities who earn millions from their clubs and endorsements.
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Religion in the Roman World
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ah2041
Module code: AH2041 How did Romans conceptualise their own religion (and those of non-Romans)? How were rituals like sacrifice, augury, divination, processions and dedications carried out? How did religion overlap with politics under the Republic and...
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Study on dopamine neurons could improve mobility and neurological disorder research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/study-on-dopamine-neurons-could-improve-mobility-and-neurological-disorder-research
A research team from the Department of Biology has discovered for the first time both when and why the particular cells in the brain that affect movement are active - after examining transparent zebrafish.
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Life-changing results of world first blood cancer drug trial revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/life-changing-results-of-world-first-blood-cancer-drug-trial-revealed
Researchers from the University and Leicester’s Hospitals have announced a breakthrough advance in the results of the world-first clinical trial with actual patients of a new drug to treat particular blood cancers.
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Getting the measure of Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/getting-the-measure-of-mars
The research of Dr Ian Hutchinson from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been mentioned in an article for Chemistry World which explores the potential hospitability of Mars.
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Type 2 diabetes weight loss treatment breakthrough
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/type-2-diabetes-weight-loss-treatment-2018breakthrough2019
A study showing how a newly approved obesity treatment can help shed the pounds in people with Type 2 diabetes represents a breakthrough in weight loss management, according to leading diabetes researcher Professor Melanie Davies (pictured), Professor of Diabetes Medicine at...
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Using behavioural science to target prolific criminals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/using-behavioural-science-to-target-prolific-criminals
The use of behavioural science in the investigation, detection and prosecution of offenders is to be probed at a conference co-organised by a Leicester criminologist.