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Leicester academics argue sexualised drinks advertising undermines anti-rape campaigns
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/leicester-academics-argue-sexualised-drinks-advertising-undermines-anti-rape-campaigns
Environments which incite narratives of loss of control and hypersexuality compromise the ability to counter sexual offending, research suggests.
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Celebrating graduation photos videos and more online
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/celebrating-graduation-photos-videos-and-more-online
Congratulations to all of the students who have graduated last week and to the distinguished leaders who received honorary degrees from the University at our degree ceremonies from 11 - 14 July.
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Leicester scientists welcome completion of air quality monitoring satellite
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/leicester-scientists-welcome-completion-of-air-quality-monitoring-satellite
The National Centre of Earth Observation (NCEO) at our University has welcomed the completion of Sentinel 5-Precursor for launch this year.
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Effects of alcohol on memory while providing testimony explored by Leicester researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/effects-of-alcohol-on-memory-while-providing-testimony-explored-by-leicester-researchers
Leading research into the effects of alcohol on memory and guidance on how police officers can interview rape complainants who were intoxicated at the time of assault was presented last month by experts from our University.
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Our Vice-Chancellor champions HeForShe at global platform
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/our-vice-chancellor-champions-heforshe-at-global-platform
30 Global Leaders have unveiled their ground-breaking solutions for gender equality as part of UN Women's HeForShe movement.
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Leicester is top in the country for student affordability
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-is-top-in-the-country-for-student-affordability
Leicester has been identified as the cheapest UK city for students – this is the third survey this year that has placed Leicester in the UK top 10.
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Universities spearhead event to encourage more medical students from non-traditional backgrounds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/universities-spearhead-event-to-encourage-more-medical-students-from-non-traditional-backgrounds
Young people from any secondary school can become a doctor: that’s the message that a conference organised by the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham aims to instil in sixth form students in Lincolnshire and beyond.
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Research suggests controversial test could be leading to unnecessary open heart operations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/research-suggests-controversial-test-could-be-leading-to-unnecessary-open-heart-operations
An approved international test to check whether people need open heart surgery could be sending twice as many people under the knife unnecessarily, at a cost of nearly £75m, research by our University has suggested.
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University investment in research talent at the cutting edge of science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-investment-in-research-talent-at-the-cutting-edge-of-science
Fresh investment into postgraduate research at the University of Leicester will nurture a cohort of scientists with expert knowledge and advanced skills, developed through investigating current problems and new developments in science and technology.
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Leicester leads study pointing to postcode lottery in aneurysm care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-leads-study-pointing-to-postcode-lottery-in-aneurysm-care
A postcode lottery in access to treatment means people suffering from thoracic aortic diseases are up to four times more likely to receive treatment in some parts of the UK compared to others, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and led by...