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Leicester receives record Turing Scheme funding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/turing
Having secured its largest-ever single grant for overseas mobility in 2023, Leicester has once more successfully bid for Turing funding to support outbound student mobility.
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Genetics expert solves family mysteries for new TV series
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/dna-family-secrets
A leading genetics expert from the University of Leicester is part of team seeking to solve ‘DNA Family Secrets’ for a new primetime programme on the BBC.
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Leicester primary care diabetes doctor and researcher given prestigious award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/sam-seidu-outstanding-early-career-researcher
A primary care doctor in Leicester who has built up an international reputation for his research has been presented with a top accolade by a leading professional association.
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University of Leicester graduate-turned-diplomat returns to receive honorary award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/honorand-karen-mae-hill
A diplomat who used her degree as a springboard to a successful career has returned to the University of Leicester to receive an Honorary Doctorate.
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Metals expert at Leicester honoured with fellowship by Royal Academy of Engineering
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/rae-fellowship
An expert in the casting and welding of metals from the University of Leicester has been made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, an honour placing them among the nation’s best engineers.
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Arts Council England renews support for Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre with £210,800 annual funding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/ace-funding-attenborough-arts
Attenborough Arts Centre has its status as National Portfolio Organisation renewed by Arts Council England.
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Partners and affiliated student groups
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/community/project-light/partners
We are honoured to partner with a number of organisations serving the homeless population in Leicester.
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Colourful craters and insights into Mercury’s mysterious surface showcased by Leicester scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/18-bepicolombo-mission-at-new-scientist
University of Leicester researchers involved in upcoming BepiColombo mission to Mercury will be presenting at New Scientist Live 2018.
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Chickens to be marker of Anthropocene
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/12-chickens-to-mark-anthropocene
Chickens to be marker of Anthropocene Chicken|Consumption of chickens signals new geological epoch according to research led by the University of Leicester Modern meat chickens are a defining feature of the Anthropocene according to new research by Dr Carys Bennett and...
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University of Leicester graduates earning £3,600 more than the sector average five years into their career, analysis shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/graduates-earnings-more-sector-average
University of Leicester graduates earn more than the sector average, highlighting strong career outcomes and value of a Leicester degree.