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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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Alternative beer label artwork by Leicester researchers featured in new exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/alternative-beer-label-artwork-by-leicester-researchers-featured-in-new-exhibition
Artwork by Leicester researchers is to be featured in a new exhibition exploring gender relations in night life drinking spaces.
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Professor Kamlesh Khunti ranked as one of UKs most influential GPs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/professor-kamlesh-khunti-ranked-as-one-of-uks-most-influential-gps
Professor Kamlesh Khunti (pictured), professor of primary care diabetes and vascular medicine, has been ranked as one of the most influential GPs in the UK by Pulse's Power 50 list.
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One hundred Leicester academics writing articles for The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/one-hundred-leicester-academics-now-writing-articles-for-the-conversation
One hundred academics from across our University have written more than 180 articles for The Conversation, applying their research expertise to comment on topical news events.
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Times Higher Education World University Rankings confirm Leicesters place among top 1 of universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/times-higher-education-world-university-rankings-confirms-leicesters-place-in-top-1-of-universities
A definitive table of world University rankings has seen the University of Leicester maintain its rank among the top 1 per cent of universities in the world.
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Gallery extension at Attenborough Arts Centre in the running for national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/gallery-extension-at-attenborough-arts-centre-in-the-running-for-national-award
The new gallery at our Attenborough Arts Centre, opened in January by Sir David Attenborough, is in the running for Best Inclusive Building at the national Local Authority Building Control Awards 2016 Grand Finals, alongside projects that include the Olympic Stadium in...
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University in new agreement with Japanese University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/university-in-new-agreement-with-japanese-university
The University of Leicester has forged a new partnership with the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), paving the way for the two institutions to work more closely together.
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SCAD research study featured in national press
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/scad-research-study-featured-in-national-press
The Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) study featured in the national press today, including coverage on ITV News. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is rare, yet devastating condition, which predominantly affects young, healthy women.
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Wildfire map reveals European countries most at risk of catastrophic fire damage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/wildfire-map-reveals-european-countries-most-at-risk-of-catastrophic-fire-damage
Cities and tourist areas such as Catalonia, Madrid and Valencia are among those most at risk of catastrophic damage from wildfires in Europe, according to research led by the University's Centre for Landscape and Climate Research.
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University mathematicians calculate how Foxes won the English Premier League
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-mathematicians-calculate-how-foxes-won-the-english-premier-league
Mathematicians at the University have generated the perfect formula to describe the historic achievement of Leicester City Football Club who won the English Premier League with 5000-1 odds at the start of the season.