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All rise! Height-adjustable desks can reduce workplace sitting by over an hour a day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/standing-desk-research
Researchers have developed a programme that, when paired with a height-adjustable desk, can reduce the time people spend sitting by over an hour.
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Leicester experts contribute to House of Lords report on premature baby care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/premature-babies
Experts from the University of Leicester have given evidence into the prevalence and impact of preterm birth as part of a report to be published by the House of Lords.
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Internationally respected doctor and disability advocate to take part in empathic healthcare event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/disability-advocate-empathic-healthcare
Respected Australian medical doctor, lawyer, researcher and disability advocate to take part in a ground-breaking course on empathic healthcare for clinicians and educators
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PhD students
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/people/phd-students
The PhD students of the Centre for Urban History at The University of Leicester.
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Leicester retains the HR Excellence in Research Award after four-year audit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/leicester-retains-the-hr-excellence-in-research-award-after-four-year-audit
Leicester signed up to the Concordat for the Career Development of Researchers in 2011.
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New research explores how experiences of medical students may affect choosing careers in general practice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/new-research-explores-how-medical-students-experiences-may-affect-choosing-careers-in-general-practice
New research to better understand how medical students’ perceptions of their experiences of their undergraduate curriculum may affect choosing general practice as a career has been published in the British Journal of General Practice.
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Leicester finalist in annual eco-friendly competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-finalist-in-annual-eco-friendly-competition
Our University has been shortlisted in the Green Gown Awards 2016, which recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives undertaken by universities and colleges.
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Ukraine support
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/ukraine
Check University of Leicester support for Ukrainians affected by the war, university twinning, fundraising, and welcome through Homes for Ukraine.
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Athena SWAN
https://le.ac.uk/law/about/athena-swan
Leicester Law School is committed to providing a good working environment for its staff and is working towards applying for an Athena SWAN award.
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Yunci Cai
https://le.ac.uk/people/yunci-cai
The academic profile of Dr Yunci Cai, Associate Professor in Museum and Heritage Studies at University of Leicester