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Research suggests controversial test could be leading to unnecessary open heart operations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/research-suggests-controversial-test-could-be-leading-to-unnecessary-open-heart-operations
An approved international test to check whether people need open heart surgery could be sending twice as many people under the knife unnecessarily, at a cost of nearly £75m, research by our University has suggested.
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Engineering student shortlisted for prestigious awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/engineering-student-oishi-deb-shortlisted-for-the-stem-awards-2017
Oishi Deb (pictured) has been nominated in the ‘Power Systems’ category, which is sponsored by Rolls-Royce.
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Research suggests bowel cancer medication could help combat earlyonset Parkinsons disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/research-suggests-bowel-cancer-medication-could-help-combat-early-onset-parkinson2019s-disease
People with certain forms of early-onset Parkinson’s disease could potentially benefit from taking a medication used to treat certain forms of cancer, according to new research by Leicester scientists and funded by the Medical Research Council.
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Exhibition to shed light on important moments in our lives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/exhibition-to-shed-light-on-important-moments-in-our-lives
A free public exhibition combining poetry and images organised by our University and Leicester Cathedral will be running from 25 May to 10 June at Leicester Cathedral.
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Nikon C1Si Confocal microscope
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/aif/equipment/laser-microscopes/nikon-c1si
Find out more about the Nikon C1Si Confocal microscope we have in the Advanced Imaging Facility.
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Species and statistics
https://le.ac.uk/dbs/legislative-responsibilities/species-statistics
Browse the statistics relating to the animals used and bred in our research facility.
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Introduction to Functional Data Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma4202
Module code: MA4202 This module introduces methods for Functional Data Analysis (FDA) with an emphasis on practical issues and applications. It introduces to students the concept of functional data and the methodologies for analysing such data.
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Introduction to Functional Data Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma7202
Module code: MA7202 This module introduces methods for Functional Data Analysis (FDA) with an emphasis on practical issues and applications. It introduces to students the concept of functional data and the methodologies for analysing such data.
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Overview of Data Science Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma7441
Module code: MA7441 Data science is the process of extracting reliable insights and conclusions from data.
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Expert opinions cover magic glass Obamas nuclear policy Kenya and banning the burquini
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-magic-glass-obamas-nuclear-policy-kenya-and-banning-the-burquini
Margaret Maclean from the Special Collections has written a Staff Blog discussing the cast of impossibly colourful characters in the collection of Victor Neuburg.