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Trees in tropical logged forests release carbon at greater rate despite faster growth, study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/carbon-trees
University of Leicester-led research focusing on the carbon dioxide produced by tree stems shows that individual trees in tropical forests impacted by logging produce more carbon dioxide per m2 of woody stem area than those in unaffected forests
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University of Leicester provides outstanding teacher training, says Ofsted
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/teacher-training
Ofsted, the government inspector of educational institutions has concluded that University of Leicester's initial teacher training courses are of the highest standard.
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Leicester supports post-COVID regional recovery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/uuk-getting-results
The University of Leicester is working with employers, partners and local leaders to help support post-COVID regional recovery in the East Midlands, by encouraging skills growth, create jobs and help retain expertise and knowledge within the area.
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Leicester sports sociologist examines the making of British football
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/john-williams-book
The history of British football and its people is the subject of a book from University of Leicester sports sociologist, John Williams.
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Putting satellite data in farmers’ hands to improve food security
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/farming-earth-observation
PhD project at University of Leicester aims to get more farmers in Kenya and the UK using Earth Observation (E.O) data, allowing them to plan better for extreme weather, boosting climate resilience and food security
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Oadby and Wigston Growth and Innovation Programme
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/working-with-business/executive-education-programmes/oadby-and-wigston-growth-and-innovation-programme
Why join? Many business owners, managers and leaders have undertaken little or no management training and may be lacking the confidence, knowledge or skills needed to take a serious, thoughtful and informed approach to effective innovation, successful change and impactful growth.
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PhD students
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/people/phd
Browse our current PhD students in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and see their contact details.
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Business Economics BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/economics-and-business-bsc/2026
Develop your understanding of modern economic analysis and ideas, and how they apply to decision-making in the business world, with Leicester’s Business Economics degree.
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Economics and Data Analytics BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/economics-and-data-analytics-bsc/2026
With this degree from Leicester’s School of Business, you’ll study the ideas and issues central to economics applied with data analytics
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Business and Law BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/business-and-law-ba/2026
Gain a strong foundation in both business and law, combining commercial insight with legal expertise to prepare you for a career in corporate, legal, legal management and consultancy roles.