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Research suggests controversial test could be leading to unnecessary open heart operations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/research-suggests-controversial-test-could-be-leading-to-unnecessary-open-heart-operations
An approved international test to check whether people need open heart surgery could be sending twice as many people under the knife unnecessarily, at a cost of nearly £75m, research by our University has suggested.
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Leicester remembers honorary graduate Tim Pigott-Smith
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-remembers-honorary-graduate-tim-pigott-smith
The University was saddened to learn on 7 April of the death of Tim Pigott-Smith, noted actor and and honorary graduate of the University of Leicester.
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Dr Claire Smith
https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/alumni/claire-smith
Find out more about Dr Claire Smith, alumna of the University of Leicester Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. She is Lecturer in Child Health at University College London.
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Introduction to Functional Data Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma4202
Module code: MA4202 This module introduces methods for Functional Data Analysis (FDA) with an emphasis on practical issues and applications. It introduces to students the concept of functional data and the methodologies for analysing such data.
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Introduction to Functional Data Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma7202
Module code: MA7202 This module introduces methods for Functional Data Analysis (FDA) with an emphasis on practical issues and applications. It introduces to students the concept of functional data and the methodologies for analysing such data.
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Overview of Data Science Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma7441
Module code: MA7441 Data science is the process of extracting reliable insights and conclusions from data.
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Differential Geometry
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma4152
Module code: MA4152 Geometry is one of the oldest scientific disciplines. An understanding of the shape and size of objects has been, and continues to be, fundamental for advances in technologies and civilisation.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 20 26 August
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-20-26-august
Professor Martin Parker from the School of Management had written an article for The Conversation discussing the work practices of global company Amazon and its plans for expansion.
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Early Christian Europe
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ar3012
Module code: AR3012 How quickly did Christianity spread in the Roman world? How visible is late Roman Christianity in Britain? What is the archaeology of missionary activity? What types of monasteries existed? What can early Christian art tell us of...
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£1.3 Million Research Fellowship for Leicester Stroke Consultant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/fellowship
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust announces that stroke specialist, Dr Jatinder Minhas, has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).