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New way to determine protection of Men B vaccine against different strains
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/new-way-to-determine-protection-of-men-b-vaccine-against-different-strains
Researchers at Leicester and the Meningococcal Reference Unit have developed a new approach to assess the effectiveness of the Men B vaccine, Bexsero®, against different strains that cause meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia.
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First-hand accounts of premature baby loss inspires new resource
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/first-hand-accounts-of-premature-baby-loss-inspires-new-resource
A new resource has been launched based on the first-hand experiences of parents whose baby died before, during or shortly after birth at 20 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. The resource aims to support parents, loved ones and health professionals.
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Joe Orton on the BBC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/joe-orton-on-the-bbc
Material from the University of Leicester has played a key role in the making of a new documentary on the celebrated Leicester playwright Joe Orton.
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New insights into life and death of Jumbo the elephant revealed in BBC One documentary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/new-insights-into-life-and-death-of-jumbo-the-elephant-revealed-in-bbc-one-documentary
New insights into the life and mysterious death of Jumbo the elephant – a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the film ‘Dumbo’ – will be revealed in a BBC One documentary hosted by Sir David Attenborough and featuring a University of Leicester...
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Are we doomed New online course asks how we can make the modern world sustainable
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/are-we-doomed-new-online-course-asks-how-we-can-make-the-modern-world-sustainable
A new online course, available on the FutureLearn social learning platform, will unpick the complex global challenge that is sustainability and provide a deeper understanding of what it means to be a global citizen.
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Investment in psychiatry researchers at University to enhance services for older patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/investment-in-psychiatry-researchers-at-university-to-enhance-services-for-older-patients
Patients in Leicestershire experiencing mental health issues in later life are to benefit from an investment into cutting-edge psychiatry research at our University by the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT).
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Forbes names Leicester academic in list of prodigious stars changing the world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/forbes-names-leicester-academic-in-list-of-prodigious-stars-changing-the-world
A researcher from our Department of Geology has been named to Forbes’ second annual ‘30 Under 30 Europe’ list in the Science and Healthcare Category.
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Free online course to tackle ethically unsound research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/free-online-course-to-tackle-ethically-unsound-research
A free online course offered by our University and aimed at aspiring academics hopes to help tackle issues surrounding ethically unsound research.
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Our University to offer unique esports course to help students gain experience in the video games industry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/leicester-to-offer-unique-esports-course-to-help-students-gain-experience-in-the-video-games-industry
Our University is partnering with the UK arm of global esports company ESL to develop a unique course to help students gain valuable insights into the esports industry.
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Academic publishes new book on Brexit Trump and the Media
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/academic-publishes-new-book-on-brexit-trump-and-the-media
The impact of Brexit, Donald Trump and last month’s General Election on the media are explored in a new book titled 'Brexit, Trump and the Media' edited by Tor Clark from our School of Media, Communication and Sociology.