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Leicester and Leicestershire schools and colleges receive 240000 boost
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/leicester-and-leicestershire-schools-and-colleges-receive-ps240-000-boost
The work of local educators across Leicester and Leicestershire to encourage young people to progress to higher education has received a boost today after it was announced that the local REACH Partnership, based at the University of Leicester, will over the next two...
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Leading engineer to discuss steps towards a silent aircraft
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/leading-engineer-to-speak-on-the-next-generation-of-silent-aircraft
Ways in which disruptive noise is being reduced by the next generation of aircrafts will be discussed by Professor Dame Ann Dowling CBE (pictured), President of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cambridge during the...
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Healthy eating and respiratory irritants from 400000 years ago revealed through ancient dental plaque
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/healthy-eating-and-respiratory-irritants-from-400-000-years-ago-revealed-through-ancient-dental-plaque
The University of Leicester is involved in new research conducted by archaeologists from the University of York and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, in collaboration with members of Tel Aviv University, that reveals striking insights into the living conditions...
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Innovative pathology tests to help patients receive better treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/innovative-pathology-tests-to-help-patients-receive-better-treatment
The Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have made a joint award of £16m to develop molecular pathology tests to help deliver stratified medicine in a wide range of disease areas.
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Study finds accuracy of sexual assault testimonies is not affected by alcohol intoxication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/study-finds-accuracy-of-sexual-assault-testimonies-is-not-affected-by-alcohol-intoxication
People are often concerned about the accuracy of testimony given by victims who were intoxicated during a sexual assault – but a new study by Leicester researchers has found that while alcohol intoxicated participants report fewer pieces of information about an assault,...
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Leicester scientists identify novel approach to treat and prevent global health threat
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-scientists-identify-novel-approach-to-treat-and-prevent-global-health-threat
Leicester scientists have previously identified the potential of using a bacteriophage cocktail to eradicate Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and in this research, using an insect model, they show that their prophylactic use can prevent infection forming in the first...
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Psychiatrist to travel the globe to help child victims of conflict
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/psychiatrist-to-travel-the-globe-to-help-child-victims-of-conflict
A child psychiatrist from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour will be embarking on a global mission to raise awareness about child victims of trauma and build models of support to help them.
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New exhibition showcases vast range of scrapbook uses throughout history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/new-exhibition-showcases-vast-range-of-scrapbook-uses-throughout-history
A new exhibition at our University demonstrates the vast range of uses for scrapbooks throughout the centuries – from capturing information to containing an assortment of colourful pictures.
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New way of screening toxic chemicals mimics mammal senses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/new-way-of-screening-toxic-chemicals-mimics-mammal-senses
Researchers from our University have developed a new approach for analysing toxic chemicals in complex samples that mimics the way mammals smell and taste. The technique could reduce the need for laboratory animals in biomedical research and other areas of chemical testing.
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Our University marks Black History Month
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/our-university-marks-black-history-month-1
Our University has marked Black History Month 2016 with exhibitions, talks, theatre and film showings.