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University of Leicester economics student makes history with rowing Gold
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/lauren-henry-gold
Economics student Lauren Henry wins Gold at the Games in Paris
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Decoding gigantic insect genome could help tackle devastating locust crises
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/locusts
A ‘game changing’ study deciphering the genetic material of the desert locust by researchers at the University of Leicester, could help combat the crop-ravaging behaviour of the notorious insect pest which currently exacerbates a hunger crisis across many developing countries.
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Academic staff
https://le.ac.uk/english/people/academic-staff
View the academic team working within English at Leicester. Explore staff profiles, research interests and contact details.
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Clinical Lectureship trainees
https://le.ac.uk/clinical-academic-training/lectureships/trainees
Learn more about being a Clinical Lecture trainee, including information about your supervisors, induction and funding.
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Mathematical and Computational Modelling
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/research/groups/mathematical-and-computational-modelling
The research performed in the group of Mathematical and Computational Modelling aims at creating new accurate and efficient models for simulating a variety of natural, engineered, and conceptual systems.
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Scientific Computing and Applications
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/research/groups/scientific-computing-and-applications
We develop and analyse mathematical methods that have applications in computer graphics, physics and engineering, and formulate efficient algorithms that run on modern computer architectures, from laptops to HPC facilities.
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Teacher and Adviser Conference
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/teachers/teacher-adviser-conference
Our Teacher and Advisor Conference, held at the University, will incorporate expert advice and guidance sessions and high-quality keynote speakers from the higher education sector.
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Research shows women who feel more at risk of crime also prefer physically dominant partners
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-shows-women-who-feel-more-at-risk-of-crime-also-prefer-physically-dominant-partners
Women who prefer physically formidable and dominant mates (PPFDM) tend to feel more at risk of crime regardless of the situation or risk factors present, according to researchers from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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Thousands expected to sign up for free online course in forensic science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/thousands-expected-to-sign-up-for-free-online-course-in-forensic-science
A free online course which offers members of the public the opportunity to learn about the cutting edge discipline of forensic science is expecting up to 10,000 people to sign up.
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University geneticist warns of pseudoscience in industries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-geneticist-warns-of-2018pseudoscience2019-in-industries
A University scientist has joined leading scientists from across Europe in raising an alarm over the ‘pseudoscience’ concerning regulation of compounds used in agriculture, healthcare and industry.