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New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/new-pro-vice-chancellor-research-appointed
The University of Leicester is pleased to confirm Professor Philip Baker to the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, following a formal recruitment process.
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South American Narratives of Dictatorship and Exile
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sp2071
Module code: SP2071 This module introduces and explores the social and political shifts that led to the establishment of dictatorships in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay in the 1970s and 80s, and examines the impact of these events at both individual and social levels through...
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Unique archaeological project reveals historic earthquake in Cyprus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/unique-archaeological-project-reveals-historic-earthquake-in-cyprus
A University of Leicester archaeology project has uncovered new information about an ancient, erosion-threatened port in Cyprus.
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Ethics and effectiveness of drones and remote warfare to be explored
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/the-ethics-and-effectiveness-of-drones-and-remote-warfare-to-be-explored
The evolution of war will be discussed at a free conference on Wednesday 11 February which examines the historical and contemporary issues of remote warfare.
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Leicester management researcher involved in new study of settlement system
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/leicester-management-researcher-involved-in-new-study-of-settlement-system
A University of Leicester Lecturer in Design and Innovation Management is part of a team of researchers examining the success of an innovative financial settlement system.
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Unique NHS autopsy service wins healthcare innovation award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/unique-nhs-autopsy-service-wins-prestigious-healthcare-innovation-award
The implementation of the first true NHS located Post-Mortem Computed Tomography service by Leicester forensic pathologists and radiologists has received an award for its innovative approach to improving healthcare.
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Academic receives prestigious engineering fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/academic-receives-prestigious-engineering-fellowship
Professor Stephen Garrett from the Departments of Engineering and Mathematics, is among seven researchers to have received a prestigious Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering this year.
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New study to explore actions of solidarity with asylum seekers and refugees
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/new-study-to-explore-actions-of-solidarity-with-asylum-seekers-and-refugees
A new study into collective actions in support of vulnerable groups – including asylum seekers and refugees - is being led by our University in collaboration with the Université de Nantes.
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New research compares diet and exercise in controlling diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-research-compares-diet-and-exercise-in-controlling-diabetes
Exercise is being pitted against diet in a straight contest to find out which results in better diabetes control and the effect on heart function as part of a new study.
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University celebrates prospering partnership between academia and medical practice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-celebrates-prospering-partnership-between-academia-and-medical-practice
Our University is celebrating the close collaboration between academia and medical practice by recognising, at an unprecedented scale, the outstanding contribution of healthcare professionals to the University’s academic mission.