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Mathematics Fundamentals
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/co1103
Module code: CO1103 The main purpose of this course is to teach the basic concepts from discrete mathematics that are needed in the study of computer science.
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Live Sociology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sy2091
Module code: SY2091 Live sociology means going out into the field to experience sociology and practice sociology for yourselves, and Leicester is the perfect empirical crucible for this.
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International Migration
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sy3097
Module code: SY3097 This module analyses migration as a global phenomenon, with particular emphasis on migration to Europe. You'll consider how immigration affects receiving country societies in economic, political, and cultural terms.
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The Forensic, Archaeological and Geological Application of Microfossils
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/gl3108
Module code: GL3108 A human eye can just about discern the thickness of a hair. At this tiny scale, there is an incredible diversity of organisms. These were first seen through the 17th-century microscopes of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Robert Hooke.
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Counting sources
https://le.ac.uk/history/outreach/besh/historical-sources/counting-sources
History at the University of Leicester - Building and Enriching Shared Heritages project. This guide offers advice on undertaking quantitative analysis of historical evidence.
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Performance to explore former Russian spy murder mystery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/performance-to-explore-former-russian-spy-murder-mystery
The public inquiry about the mysterious circumstances of Alexander Litvinenko’s death has begun eight years after the former Russian spy was poisoned with a cup of tea in London in 2006.
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University recognised for innovative approach to preparing students for work
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-recognised-for-innovative-strategy-in-preparing-students-for-work
Our Career Development Service has been recognised with the award for ‘Preparation For Work by Higher Education - Single Initiative’ by The Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) for a 48 hour work-based challenge for students.
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The Bulletin - UK first heart operations using novel system at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/the-bulletin-uk-first-heart-operations-using-novel-system-at-leicester
In this episode of The Bulletin from the University of Leicester News Centre: Hear about the UK first heart operations using novel system which have been carried out thanks to University of Leicester research.
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Academic dress
https://le.ac.uk/graduation/prepare/gown-hire/academic-dress
The wearing of academic robes can be traced back to medieval Europe, when all students were in clerical orders. Today, the robes worn by graduating students, academics and dignitaries form a distinctive element of the graduation regalia.
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Expert opinions cover South African politics and cloud computing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/expert-opinions-cover-south-african-politics-and-cloud-computing
Dr James Hamill from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for The Conversation discussing how the presidency of Jacob Zuma has been an unmitigated disaster for South Africa.