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University marks 20th anniversary of founding of University of Leicester Archaeological Services
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/university-marks-20th-anniversary-of-founding-of-university-of-leicester-archaeological-services
1st July sees the 20th anniversary for the founding of ULAS (University of Leicester Archaeological Services).
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Sofa generation causing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/sofa-generation-causing-epidemic-of-type-2-diabetes-researchers-suggest
The nation’s lack of physical activity is leading to a new “sofa generation” at risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to Professor Melanie Davies (pictured), an internationally renowned expert in Type 2 diabetes and Co-Director of the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
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Iconic sculpture to be unveiled at Highcross
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/iconic-sculpture-to-be-unveiled-by-at-highcross
A sculpture by an internationally recognised artist is set to be unveiled by the University at Highcross next week as the symbol for the Centre for Medicine Appeal.
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New observations reveal Jupiters Great Red Spot as mysterious energy source
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/new-observations-reveal-jupiter2019s-great-red-spot-as-mysterious-energy-source
Researchers from the University of Leicester and Boston University’s (BU) Center for Space Physics report today in Nature that Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may provide the mysterious source of energy required to heat the planet’s upper atmosphere to the unusually high values...
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University of Leicester signs agreement with Shanghai Polytechnic University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/university-of-leicester-shanghai-polytechnic-university-partnership
The University of Leicester has strengthened its ties with Shanghai Polytechnic University following a visit to the United Kingdom.
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New learning resources
https://le.ac.uk/library/news/new-learning-resources
Browse all new learning resources that University of Leicester Library offers
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New research on the Caribbeans largest concentration of indigenous preColumbian rock art
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/artists-before-columbus-new-research-on-the-caribbean2019s-largest-concentration-of-indigenous-pre-columbian-rock-art
New research by academics from our university and the British Museum working with colleagues from the British Geological Survey and Cambridge University outlines the science behind the largest concentration of indigenous pre-Columbian rock art in the Caribbean.
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Alumna wins top science writers award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/alumna-wins-top-science-writers-award
A Leicester graduate has won an Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) award for 'Best News Item' for her story about an ancient shipwreck victim.
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Learning impact research project
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/learning-impact-research-project
RCMG was commissioned to work on the development of Inspiring Learning for All, a vision for accessible learning in museums.