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The Boy Who Lived Students put the science of Harry Potters universe to the test
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/students-put-the-science-of-harry-potter2019s-universe-to-the-test
In the world of Harry Potter the young wizard undergoes two magical biological transformations: eating Gillyweed to grow gills in order to breathe underwater and drinking Skele-Gro to repair broken bones.
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Research to improve welding process for manufacturing industries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/16-welding-improvement
Research to improve welding process for manufacturing industries abstract image of person welding|New research, led by the University of Leicester, will optimise the welding and additive and manufacturing process.
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Modelling reveals new insight into the electrical conductivity of ionic liquids
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/06-ionic-liquids-relay-race
A collaborative investigation has revealed new insight into how room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) conduct electricity, which may have a great potential impact for the future of energy storage.
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Over £20 million government award marks Midlands’ bio-economy strengths
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/24-bbsrc-dtps
A consortium of Midlands research-active universities, including the University of Leicester, has just been awarded research studentships worth over £20 million to build on the Midlands’ already significant bio-economy and success in life sciences and agricultural research.
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Investigative journalist who identified Salisbury poisoners receives University of Leicester honour
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/eliot-higgins
The founder of an award-winning investigative journalism collective which identified the Salisbury poisoners has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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Leicester researchers develop lifesaving kits for women in Asia at risk from post-abortion complications
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/leicester-lifesaving-abortion-kits-women-asia
University of Leicester researchers are behind a drive to provide lifesaving kits for women in India and Bangladesh who are at risk from complications following unsafe abortions during disasters.
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Marking Armed Forces Day at the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/armed-forces-day
An Army veteran who went on to join the University of Leicester is marking Armed Forces Day by highlighting the University’s support for the Armed Forces community.
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Cutting edge Nottingham company welcomes University of Leicester chemistry alumnus to its R&D team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/promethean-chemistry-alumnus
University of Leicester chemistry graduate Kale Cooke has joined a spin-out company tackling global issues associated with climate change with sustainable chemistry
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Sir David Attenborough
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/attenboroughs/david
Our special connection with Sir David Attenborough began when he lived on campus as a boy. He has since visited campus several times and been awarded a Distinguished Honorary Fellowship.
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Goal 4: Quality Education
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/sdgs/quality-education
The fourth Sustainable Development Goal is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all