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University programme recognised for work helping Leicestershire businesses reach Net Zero
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/green-gowns
A University of Leicester programme has been commended by the Higher Education sector’s most prestigious awards for sustainability in the UK.
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Distance learning opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/distance-learning
HyPIR’s DL Master’s sanctuary scholarships were also the subject of doctoral research carried out by Dr Gabi Witthaus, and a corresponding paper entitled 'Refugees and Online Engagement in Higher Education: A Capabilitarian Model'.
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Observatory that will find the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe will carry instrumentation co-developed by our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/james-webb-space-telescope-one-step-closer-to-launch-with-move-to-california
An observatory that will find the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe, connecting the Big Bang to our own Milky Way Galaxy, is one step closer to launch.
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Academic to share research on violence and harassment in the digital economy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/academic-to-share-research-on-violence-and-harassment-in-the-digital-economy
The International Labour Organization’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) and the University will launch a new research on psychosocial risks, violence and harassment that workers face in digitalised working environments.
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Diabetes action plan to tackle huge rise in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/diabetes-2018action-plan2019-to-tackle-huge-rise-in-leicester
Leicester has become the first UK city to launch a dedicated diabetes action plan as part of a global drive to combat an alarming rise in diagnoses of the condition.
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International recognition for world-first virtual autopsy courses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/21-recognition-for-virtual-autopsy-courses
Forensic imaging courses from the East Midlands Pathology Unit are first to be accredited by international professional body.
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University pays tribute following Leicester City Football Club tragedy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/29-lcfc
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, receiving his honorary degree in January 2016 25|Staff and students at the University of Leicester are in shock following the tragic incident at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening, which claimed the lives of 5 people.
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Authorised absences
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/engagement-monitoring/authorised-absences
The University recognises that a student may require a short absence from their studies depending on their personal circumstances. It’s really important that you talk to your school administrative team or your personal tutor about requesting time away from your studies.
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Professor Shigang Yue
https://le.ac.uk/people/shigang-yue
The academic profile of Professor Shigang Yue, Professor of Computer Science at University of Leicester, research interests include AI, robotics, neural networks, bio-inspired neural networks, bio-inspired robotics, bio-inspired systems, vehicle collision detection, collision...
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College of Science and Engineering (CSE)
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/people/college-of-science-and-engineering
LeMID (Leicester Microbial Sciences and Infectious Disease) academic staff members from the College of Science and Engineering (CSE).