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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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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.
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Painting the campus blue to show support for Leicester City Football Club
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/showing-support-for-leicester-city-football-club-by-painting-the-campus-blue
With Leicester City Football Club just one win away from the Premier League title, our University will be turning its campus blue to show support for the local football heroes.
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Expert opinions cover asylum laws Evelyn Waugh EU students digital activism cancer and broadcasting inequality
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/expert-opinions-cover-asylum-laws-evelyn-waugh-and-eu-students
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle has written an article for the Leicester Mercury on how membership of the EU is good for universities and society at large.
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Academic cited among Britains most influential people
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/academic-cited-among-britains-most-influential-people
Professor Helen Atkinson CBE (pictured), Head of the Department of Engineering, has been cited among the Debrett’s 500 most influential people in Britain.
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Hard evidence for a human-driven Earth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/hard-evidence-for-a-human-driven-earth
The evidence for a new geological epoch which marks the impact of human activity on the Earth is now overwhelming, according to a recent paper by an international group of geoscientists.
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Students lightbulb moment helps capture stunning images at supersonic speeds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/student2019s-lightbulb-moment-helps-capture-stunning-images-at-supersonic-speeds
A Leicester Engineering student has taken his handyman skills to a new level by repairing a piece of legacy teaching equipment using materials sourced at his local DIY store.
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University Criminologist to lead plenary session at international justice conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-criminologist-to-lead-plenary-session-at-international-justice-conference
Professor Neil Chakraborti (pictured) – Head of the Department of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies – has been invited to deliver a plenary paper as part of an international justice conference held to mark the Howard League for Penal Reform’s 150th birthday.
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New research project to compare experiences of violence homicide and mental health among sex workers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/new-research-project-to-compare-experiences-of-violence-homicide-and-mental-health-among-sex-workers
Professor Teela Sanders and Dr Rosie Campbell OBE from the Department of Criminology have written an article for Think: Leicester discussing their new research project and the significance of International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, which...