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University of Leicester researcher joins global push to prevent type 1 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/diabetes-funding
Professor Claire Meek at the University of Leicester is leading a project that's receiving part of £1.5 million to help prevent type 1 diabetes.
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Leicester astronomer leads study of observations of Jupiter in the far-infrared
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/leicester-astronomer-leads-study-of-observations-of-jupiter
Dr Leigh Fletcher from our Department of Physics and Astronomy has lead a team that has produced far-infrared maps of Jupiter for the first time since the twin Voyager spacecraft missions in 1979 using NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA.
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Authorised absences
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/engagement-monitoring/authorised-absences
The University recognises that a student may require a short absence from their studies depending on their personal circumstances. It’s really important that you talk to your school administrative team or your personal tutor about requesting time away from your studies.
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Areas of research
https://le.ac.uk/research/centres/material-worlds-past-present/areas-of-research
Browse our research projects to get an idea of what our interests and specialities are in the Centre for for Material Worlds Past and Present at the University of Leicester.
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Global Communications and Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms7082
Module code: MS7082 During this module you’ll discuss and assess the relationship between communication and development in national and global contexts, as well as how this has changed over time.
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Global Communications and Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ms7082
Module code: MS7082 During this module you’ll discuss and assess the relationship between communication and development in national and global contexts, as well as how this has changed over time.
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Global Communications and Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ms7082
Module code: MS7082 During this module you’ll discuss and assess the relationship between communication and development in national and global contexts, as well as how this has changed over time.
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George Don Jones
https://le.ac.uk/people/george-don-jones
The academic profile of Professor George Don Jones, Professor Emeritus at University of Leicester
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Network participants
https://le.ac.uk/dons-yardies-posses/network-participants
Get more information on our network participants. Including those from within the University of Leicester and those who come from outside of the institution.
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First study examining pregnancy in the Viking Age: Pregnant women wearing martial helmets, fetuses set to avenge their fathers, but also a harsh world where not all newborns were given burial or born free
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/first-study-into-pregnancy-in-viking-age
A new, interdisciplinary study is the first focused examination of pregnancy in the Viking Age.