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Exercise shown to improve symptoms of patients with chronic kidney disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/exercise-shown-to-improve-symptoms-of-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease
Just 12 weeks of aerobic and strength-based exercise reduces symptoms and levels of fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease, Leicester researchers have shown.
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Honorary graduates January 2018 Patrick Harris
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/honorary-graduates-january-2018-patrick-harris
Dedicated outreach worker Patrick Harris, whose work with homeless charity The Bridge stands as an exemplar of its good work, Patrick Harris was born in Leicester and grew up in Highfields along with five siblings.
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Written in the stars TV and radio science presenter Professor Jim AlKhalili to discuss the role of determinism in our universe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/written-in-the-stars-tv-and-radio-science-presenter-professor-jim-al-khalili-to-discuss-the-role-of-determinism-in-our-universe
Do you consider your actions the result of free will, or of a preordained path we are destined to follow? At the Institute of Physics 2018 Prestige Lecture, hosted at our University, physicist and presenter Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE will lead a whistle-stop tour of modern...
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SAPPHIRE group is partner in 42m new research institute to boost evidence on improving care in the NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/sapphire-group-is-partner-in-ps42m-new-research-institute-to-boost-evidence-on-improving-care-in-the-nhs
A new research institute led by the University of Cambridge is seeking to create a world-leading asset for the NHS by improving the science behind healthcare organisation and delivery, and the University of Leicester’s Social Science Applied to Healthcare Improvement Research...
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Project examining poverty throughout England and Wales in Victorian times awarded over 800000
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/joint-project-examining-poverty-throughout-england-and-wales-in-victorian-times-award-over-ps800-000
The National Archives and our University have been awarded a grant of £820,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to undertake a three year research project examining poverty across England and Wales in Victorian times.
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Researchers develop pioneering X-ray technique to analyse ancient artefacts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/researchers-develop-pioneering-x-ray-technique-to-analyse-ancient-artefacts
A pioneering X-ray technique that can analyse artefacts of any shape or texture in a non-destructive way has been developed by an international team of researchers led by our University.
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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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New video features student effort to develop eco-friendly technologies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/new-video-features-student-effort-to-develop-eco-friendly-technologies
A PhD student from our Department of Chemistry has participated in a new video that promotes his environmental research – and highlights opportunities for fellow researchers.
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A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/a-brace-of-times-higher-education-awards-nominations-for-leicester
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s prestigious Times Higher Education Awards. Our work with the University of Kufa Medical School in Southern Iraq is up for the ‘International Impact Award’.
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Project to explore how survival of British hedgehogs is affected by changing climate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/project-to-explore-how-survival-of-british-hedgehogs-is-affected-by-changing-climate
Researchers from our University will be exploring how the UK’s changing climate could be affecting the survival of British hedgehogs as part of a new project to protect endangered animal species.