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King’s Birthday Honour recognises researcher’s dedication to saving peatlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/kings-birthday-honour-recognises-researchers-dedication-saving-peatlands
A University of Leicester geographer who has dedicated her career to preserving the world’s peatlands has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Leicester research is cover story of science journal
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-research-is-cover-story-of-science-journal
A study led by scientists at our University is featured on the cover of an online science journal.
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Environmental Sustainability, Social Value and SME-Friendly Procurement
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/professional-services/finance/working/sustainability
The University of Leicester will ensure that its procurement processes do not create unnecessary barriers for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Find out more about our SME friendly procurement policy.
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Leicester’s role in historic Mars mission revealed 20 years on
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/beagle-2-talk
The history of the Beagle 2 mission to mars is recounted by the University of Leicester's Professor Mark Sims, who served as Mission Manager
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Celebrating Leicester and Leicestershire as a prime destination for international students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/up-space
International partners from across the world gathered in Leicester this week to hear first-hand from regional leaders about why the county is one of the most attractive destinations for international students in the country.
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New training set to support more children born prematurely and their families
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/premature-birth-training-smallest-things
A new online module created with the help of Leicester experts, ‘Supporting children and families in the pre-school’ years, has been released to increase awareness and understanding within early years staff of the impact of premature birth on children and their families.
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University of Leicester sees boost in student numbers as widening participation strategy bears fruit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-of-leicester-sees-boost-in-student-numbers-as-widening-participation-strategy-bears-fruit
Undergraduate registrations at the University of Leicester increased by almost 10 per cent last year and applications for this year are also on the rise, bucking the national trend, the latest figures from UCAS show.
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Diabetes 'tidal wave' imminent for young people, says global expert
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/diabetes-tidal-wave-young-people-report-melanie-davies
The increased time young people are spending on digital channels, such as TV subscription services and gaming, is creating a new culture of “sedentary children”, with a leading professor calling for urgent action to “change mindsets” on diabetes following the publication of a...
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Sanctuary Scholarships
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/sanctuary-scholarships
Help reduce the barriers to participation in HE faced by those seeking asylum in the UK. Tuition fee waiver, contribution to living costs and tailored personal support.
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Emeritus and honorary staff
https://le.ac.uk/psychology-vision-sciences/people/emeritus
The School of Psychology and Vision Sciences works with a number of Emeritus Professors and Honorary visiting staff. Browse a list of our current visiting staff and find ways to contact them via telephone or email.