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Proteins: Structure and Bioinformatics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs7102
Module code: BS7102 In this module you will study the basic features of three-dimensional protein structures and the tools available to determine, visualise and analyse them.
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Linear Algebra
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ma1114
Module code: MA1114 Linear Algebra is an essential prerequisite for nearly all other areas of mathematics, from pure mathematical areas including algebra, geometry and analysis, via probability and statistics, and applied mathematics such as solving differential...
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Geological Society of London honour for geology professor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/geological-society-of-london-honour-for-geology-professor
Jan Zalasiewicz (pictured), Professor of Palaeobiology at our School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, has been awarded the Prestwich Medal for 2018 by the Geological Society of London.
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Our cancer researchers feature in new publication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/our-cancer-researchers-feature-in-new-publication
The work of our University’s cancer researchers features in a new special issue of ecancermedicalscience It provides a special focus on three areas: biomarkers, screening and prevention.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 19 25 November
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-19-25-november
Dr Daniel Ladley from the Department of Economics has written an article for The Conversation discussing how cooperative groups work better than competitive groups.
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Compost mentis new demonstration site at Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/compost-mentis-new-demonstration-site-at-botanic-garden
Green fingered visitors are invited to learn more about the art of composting at a new site at our Botanic Garden.
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The Bulletin - Leicester receives funding for ground-breaking research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/the-bulletin-leicester-receives-funding-for-ground-breaking-research
In this episode of The Bulletin from the University of Leicester News Centre: Hear why the university is receiving funding for groundbreaking research in global health and development. Find out why students must register to vote by 7 June to make their voice heard.
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Tracking alien invaders
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/natural-heritage/invasive-species
Professor Mark Williams and PhD Students Stephen Himson and Rachael Holmes explain the influence of non-native plants and animals on the biosphere, and how humans can make a positive difference on the world.
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Environmental sustainability
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/expertise/medicine-science-technology/environmental-sustainability
Environmental sustainability examines the interaction between people and their surroundings. The challenge is to make use of natural resources whilst safeguarding their future availability.
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Hours of driving and watching TV lower IQ scores research suggests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/hours-of-driving-and-watching-tv-lower-iq-scores
A doctoral student from our University has commanded global media coverage for a study that found that driving for more than two hours a day appears to steadily reduce intelligence.