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Prestigious scholarship for talented student with passion for engineering
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/prestigious-scholarship-for-talented-student-with-passion-for-engineering
Our University is celebrating future leaders and the benefits of pursuing a career in engineering by supporting young students with a passion for the field.
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Molecules in processed foods could unlock key to healthier diets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/molecules-in-processed-foods-could-unlock-key-to-healthier-diets
Our favourite foods could be made healthier thanks to a new technique developed by researchers from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences which has identified harmful bacterial molecules in certain processed foods such as burgers and ready meals.
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May Day early 19th century traditions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/may-day-early-19th-century-traditions
This article, written by Sarah Wood, was originally written for the Special Collections blog here Whilst many associate traditional celebrations of May Day with may poles and morris dancers, the University's Special Collections archive has been...
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 7 13 January
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-7-13-january
In an article for University Business, Professor Paul Boyle, President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on his first year in post and ambitious plans for the future.
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Historian to speak at Holocaust events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/historian-to-speak-at-holocaust-events
The Holocaust and its legacy will be explored at three events in the city and county Professor Aubrey Newman, Emeritus Professor in the School of History.
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Scientists explore the latest developments in brain research with a free event as part of Brain Awareness Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/scientists-explore-the-latest-developments-in-brain-research-with-a-free-event-as-part-of-brain-awareness-day
Our University is to host a free event which coincides with a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of neurological research. Academics will mark Brain Awareness Week 2016 for a fifth year with a programme of events on Wednesday 16 March.
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Leicester shortlisted for Guardian University Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/leicester-shortlisted-for-guardian-university-awards
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted for two categories in the prestigious Guardian University Awards 2016.
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University of Leicester inspires new HeForShe video by Barclays
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-of-leicester-inspires-barclayss-heforshe-video
Our fellow 10x10x10 IMPACT Champion, Barclays has replicated our film concept for their own HeForShe campaign video. The video shows Barclays CEOs pledging their commitment to HeForShe - the U.N.
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Lifting and Heaving An Easter Custom
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/lifting-and-heaving-an-easter-custom
Easter is a time where we typically gift one another chocolate rabbits, embark on intrepid Easter egg hunts - and some celebrate the religious significance of the occasion.
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New heart attack genes discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/new-heart-attack-genes-discovered
Scientists have discovered two new genes which are associated with a person’s risk of coronary heart disease in an international collaboration involving BHF and NIHR-funded researchers. The findings could lead to new statin-like treatments to prevent heart attacks.