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Expert comment Terror attack in France
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-comment-terror-attack-in-france
Dr Simon Bennett (pictured) from the University of Leicester Civil Safety and Security Unit has commented on the recent terror attack in Nice, France. He said: “In recent months there have been several attacks against aviation interests, including airports.
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Researcher examines impact of slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/researcher-examines-impact-of-2018slum-tourism2019
New research from Dr Fabian Frenzel from the School of Management examines whether slums across the world have become ‘cool’ as more and more tourists discover favelas, ghettos, townships and barrios on leisurely visits.
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University showcases new approach to fight wildlife crime through portable DNA analysis tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-showcases-new-approach-to-fight-wildlife-crime-through-portable-dna-analysis-tool
Leicester researchers will be presenting to government officials on Thursday 2 June on a prize-winning innovation to tackle wildlife crime using a novel DNA sequencer at an event in Washington D.C. The U.S.
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Keeping our data safe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/keeping-our-data-safe
The shape of the next generation of data-driven technologies will depend upon how we address concerns about the security and integrity of data today, a University of Leicester scientist will argue at the GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong.
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Discovering a King
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/natural-heritage/king-richard-iii
Dr Turi King led the genetic investigation to establish the identity of King Richard III.
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Arts Council England visits Leicester to discuss University’s sector leadership in arts, culture and heritage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/arts-council-england-leicester-university-sector-leadership-arts-culture-and-heritage
Senior leaders from Arts Council England joined University of Leicester colleagues to discuss the future needs and opportunities for strategic partnerships between Higher Education and the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector.
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History PGCE
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/courses/history
History is one of the oldest subjects in the school curriculum and has undergone something of a transformation in recent decades. We are committed to History being taught as a lively, thought-provoking subject.
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Royal Thai Government's programme to boost digital workforce sees 50 students study overseas with Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/thai-prime-minister-boost-digital-workforce-students-university-leicester
Thai students spent six weeks studying in the United Kingdom as part of the Thailand government’s plan to equip young people with the skills to thrive in a digital economy.
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University of Leicester outlines next steps in Strategic Review
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/university-leicester-next-steps-strategic-review
The University of Leicester has launched a formal consultation on proposals aimed at strengthening its financial sustainability and future success.
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University of Leicester and University of Western Macedonia sign strategic partnership agreement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/leicester-university-western-macedonia-strategic-partnership-agreement
The University of Leicester has marked the start of a strategic partnership with the University of Western Macedonia (UoWM) which will see the development of a joint Master’s programme in Welding Engineering and Non-Destructive Testing and pave the way for further...