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Unique opportunity to learn about regeneration of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/unique-opportunity-to-learn-about-regeneration-of-leicester
Local universities will be offering a unique opportunity to learn about various aspects of the regeneration of Leicester from key people involved in the city's recent transformation on Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July.
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Leicester Criminologist invited to provide expert evidence on the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates and on combatting religious intolerance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-criminologist-invited-to-provide-expert-evidence-on-the-intimidation-of-parliamentary-candidates-and-on-combatting-religious-intolerance
Professor Neil Chakraborti (pictured), Head of the Department of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies, was invited to give expert evidence at two key events in London on the 12th and 13th September.
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National touring exhibition Lets Play Vinyl launches with public event celebrating UK sound systems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/national-touring-exhibition-let2019s-play-vinyl-launches-with-public-event-celebrating-uk-sound-systems
A free public event entitled ‘Talking Sound Systems’ will be held at Attenborough Arts Centre to launch national touring exhibition Let’s Play Vinyl on Saturday 14 October from 1.00- 2.30 pm in the Princess Diana Hall.
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Leicester and Nottingham scientists discover new gene associated with debilitating lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-and-nottingham-scientists-discover-new-gene-associated-with-debilitating-lung-disease
Health scientists at the University of Leicester and University of Nottingham have heralded the discovery of a gene associated with lung fibrosis as ‘a potential new avenue of treatment for further research into this terrible disease.
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Leicester universities work with GPs to put interprofessional care on the curriculum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-universities-work-with-gps-to-put-interprofessional-care-on-the-curriculum
University of Leicester medical academics have played a leading role in the development of a new programme that puts pharmacy students at De Montfort University (DMU) into primary care to work and learn with medical students.
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15th century Bible used during reinterment of Richard III highlights Leicesters rich heritage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/15th-century-bible-used-during-reinterment-of-richard-iii-highlights-leicester2019s-rich-heritage
The 15th century Bible used during the reinterment of Richard III is one of a number of significant historical treasures at our University being made available for the public to view as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days.
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How Grime music provides opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/how-grime-music-provides-opportunities-for-young-people-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds
The rising popularity of Grime music and how it provides opportunities for young people from less advantaged backgrounds and promotes diversity has been explored in a paper showcased by the our University.
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University of Leicester remembers playwright Joe Orton
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/university-of-leicester-remembers-playwright-joe-orton
Today is the 50th anniversary of the death of Leicester-born playwright Joe Orton and the occasion is being marked by a host of events remembering his work and involving our University. Joe Orton (1933-1967) was a leading postwar playwright.
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Leicester space scientist is the first ever graduate of astronaut training centre in Sweden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/space-scientist-dr-suzie-imber-first-ever-graduate-of-astronaut-training-centre-in-sweden
Space scientist and aspiring astronaut Dr Suzie Imber from our Department of Physics and Astronomy recently took part in QinetiQ’s Gravity Horizon training programme organised by the Flight Physiological Centre in Linkoping, Sweden, where she became the first ever graduate to...
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Leicester researcher wins Silver Award in House of Commons competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-researcher-wins-silver-award-in-house-of-commons-competition
Riya George, a researcher at University of Leicester won Silver at a competition in the House of Commons, for the excellence of her biology research, walking away with a £2,000 prize.