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Breakthrough genetic study points to neurological mechanisms for chronic cough
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/chronic-cough-genetic-leicester
A new genetic study by scientists at the University of Leicester has identified neurological mechanisms as key drivers of chronic cough
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SPRINT programme launched in Scotland to help SMEs develop new commercial products based on space technology and expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/20-sprint-programme-scotland-smes-commercial-products-space-technology
Launched at DATA.SPACE 2019, Scottish businesses can access funded UK university expertise to drive commercial product development.
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New Space Park Leicester CEO signals greater focus on commercial strategy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/new-space-park-leicester-ceo-focus-commercial-strategy-770
Will Wells appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Leicester’s £100 million science and innovation park, moving from role as Director of Commercialisation and Knowledge Exchange within the University’s Research and Enterprise Division
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University of Leicester contributes essentials and equipment to NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/30-equipment-for-nhs
As part of its drive to support the NHS during coronavirus pandemic, the University of Leicester has donated thousands of essential items for hospital staff, such as masks, disposable aprons, handwash, sanitiser and gloves, and lent medical equipment worth £100,000 to...
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Welcome aboard the future of the UK space industry!
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/space-industry
The University of Leicester is supporting the future of the UK’s space industry after helping to develop the standard for a new Space Engineering Technician apprenticeship – the very first of its kind to receive Government approval.
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Net zero
https://le.ac.uk/sustainability/impacts/net-zero
Learn how the University of Leicester will try to achieve the goal of being net zero by 2040.
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Pathways
https://le.ac.uk/politics/research/research-projects/previous-research-projects/pathways
PATHWAYS is an international co-operative and comparative project led by four universities, exploring ethnic diversity within European societies.
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LAMBS
https://le.ac.uk/timms/research/older-projects/lambs
Explore the research on Late And Moderate preterm Birth Study at the University of Leicester.
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Charnwood Roots
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/charnwood-roots
The Charnwood Roots project will explore the rich history of Charnwood Forest and the towns and villages that surround it. Charnwood Roots is a partnership between professional historians, archaeologists, geologists and volunteers from the local community.
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Henrietta O’Connor appointed Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/henrietta
Professor Henrietta O’Connor has been appointed Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the University of Leicester.