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Local research study contributes to global findings which pinpoint genes for depression across ethnicities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/exceed
A University of Leicester study has contributed to the world’s largest and most diverse genetic study ever into major depression, helping to reveal nearly 300 previously unknown genetic links to the condition
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Fold-out solar blankets to power satellites receives £1 million boost
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/fold-out-solar-blankets-power-satellites
A new concept for a solar blanket to power satellites that can be folded away will be developed with engineering expertise from the University of Leicester thanks to new funding.
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Jonathon Willets
https://le.ac.uk/people/jonathon-willets
The academic profile of Dr Jonathon Willets, Associate Professor at University of Leicester
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Journalism and English BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/journalism-and-english-ba/2026
The BA in Journalism and English offers you the best of old and new: a grounding in the cornerstones of English literature and the ability to reflect on the place of digital and social media in the 21st century media ecosystem and apply this knowledge to your future career.
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng
https://le.ac.uk/courses/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-beng/2026
The University of Leicester's Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng delivers expertise in programming, software, practical and design skills using industry-standard tools.
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Film and Media Studies BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/film-and-media-studies-ba/2026
Gain knowledge of film, print and broadcast media and learn practical skills in the University of Leicester Film and Media Studies degree.
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Mathematics BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-ba-bsc/2026
Challenging. Exciting. Beautiful. Mathematics can be described in many ways – perhaps due to its astonishing uses in our modern world. This degree gives you the full rundown, setting you up to work in fields as far-reaching as high-energy physics and economic forecasting.
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Mathematics MMath
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-mmath/2026
This four-year degree expands on the Mathematics BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into relevant professions. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research.
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Politics BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/politics-ba/2026
We’ve taught Politics at Leicester for over 80 years. You’ll benefit from the expertise and diverse interests of our lecturers and guest speakers, and the flexibility to choose the areas that interest you.
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Overview of the genetics and genealogical techniques used to identify the remains
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/genetics/overview
The vast majority of our DNA is a very complex mixture of DNA passed down to us from our ancestors.