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Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/ggb
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester is renowned for the discovery of the technique of DNA fingerprinting and, more recently, for the identification of the bones of Richard III.
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Trauma-informed pedagogy
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/trauma-informed-pedagogy
Check research on trauma informed pedagogy in the English classroom for refugee learners from University of Leicester Sanctuary Seekers' Unit and access free training resources or book workshop.
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Example PhD projects
https://le.ac.uk/cardiovascular-sciences/study/research-degrees/phd-md-studentships/phd-projects
Self-funding students or students seeking PhD studentship opportunities are encouraged to view the example projects offered below by supervisors in our department. If you are interested, please contact the relevant supervisor for each project.
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Developing new audiences and promoting social inclusion
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/developing-new-audiences
RCMG was pleased to work in partnership with research consultants Morris Hargreaves McIntyre on this project for Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museums Wales.
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Funding
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/healthcare-inequalities/funding
Learn about the funding package that our fellows receive from our Wellcome grant to support their PhD studies.
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Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mn3019
Module code: MN3019 Your dissertation explores the issues of independent research in international business management. A dissertation is a substantial research project addressing a relevant business question.
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Student awards and prizes
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/student-awards
The University of Leicester Geology students have been very successful in winning prizes and awards for their scientific work. Our students travel worldwide to conferences and field areas, and are in the vanguard of many research areas. Read here about some recent successes.
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Cycling study transforms heart health of dialysis patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/cycle-hd
Cycling at moderate intensity during dialysis could drastically improve the heart health of patients with kidney failure and result in significant savings for the NHS, according to new research by the University of Leicester supported by the charity Kidney Research UK and...
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School of History, Politics and International Relations
https://le.ac.uk/hypir
The School of History, Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester houses the subject areas of History, Politics and International Relations and American Studies and is also home to world-leading research clusters and centres.
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Facilities
https://le.ac.uk/research/centres/exoplanet-research/facilities
Learn about the facilities we have at Centre for Exoplanet research at the University of Leicester