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University of Leicester and NHS collaborate on young peoples awareness of urgent care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/university-of-leicester-and-nhs-collaborate-on-young-people2019s-awareness-of-urgent-care
A collaborative project between the University of Leicester and NHS organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and Derbyshire Health United has tested young people’s (18 – 25 year olds) awareness of NHS Urgent care services.
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Prehistoric penis worms shed light on ocean ecology half a billion years ago
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/prehistoric-2018penis-worms2019-shed-light-on-ocean-ecology-half-a-billion-years-ago
Dr Tom Harvey from the Department of Geology has been involved in a study along with researchers at the University of Cambridge into Ottoia, a type of phallic-shaped ‘penis worm’ – and has helped to identify that the creature used a bizarre set of teeth to drag itself across...
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Vice-President of the European Commission returns to Leicester to receive honorary degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/vice-president-of-the-european-commission-returns-to-leicester-to-receive-honorary-degree
A former student who rose to become Prime Minister of Finland and Vice-President of the European Commission has recalled his happy time at Leicester as an Erasmus student as he returned to the campus to receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
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Ichthyosaur skull in Leicester museum reveals Jurassic secrets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/12-ichthyosaur
A new scientific study has re-examined a series of fossil skulls from the UK, providing new insights into two species of extinct marine reptiles.
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Inspirational men and women to be honoured with degrees from the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/15-men-women-honoured-with-degrees-from-university
The University of Leicester is to celebrate the achievements of three individuals who have excelled in their fields at its winter graduation ceremonies this week.
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Groundbreaking new approach to mathematical theory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/20-category-theory-mathematics
New research from Dr Simona Paoli from the University of Leicester’s Department of Mathematics introduces a new approach to higher categorical structures. The new research constitutes a foundational and groundbreaking contribution to the field.
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Two Leicester professors join prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/08-academy-medical-sciences-fellows
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Leicester’s Professor Chris Brightling and Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga to their esteemed Fellowship, as announced today, Wednesday 8 May.
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Centre for Hate Studies launches new suite of digital training on hate and extremism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/24-hate-studies-digital-training-extremism
The Centre for Hate Studies at the University of Leicester has developed a new, free-of-charge suite of digital training modules on hate and extremism.
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Learn some showstopper science with Bake Off stars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/josh-webinar
Dr Josh Smalley is joined by 2022 Great British Bake Off winner Dr Syabira Yusoff for an online event on 11 February that will explore the science behind their bakes
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University of Leicester Announces Exciting Summer Events Programme in Partnership with Attenborough Arts Centre and Oadby & Wigston Borough Council
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/attenborough-arts-summer-events
The University of Leicester is delighted to unveil its 2025 Summer events programme, delivered with Attenborough Arts Centre, in partnership with Oadby & Wigston Borough Council.