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Dataset will help advance research into neuro-degenerative diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/epnd-neuro-degenerative-diseases-leicester
A platform set up to help researchers look into the causes and treatments for neuro-degenerative diseases has released its first biomarker dataset with the help of experts from the University of Leicester
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Leicester tops UK ranking for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals category
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/the-impact-rankings
New rankings have put the University of Leicester at the top of the UK tree for higher education (HE) institutions committed to working towards peace, justice and strong institutions.
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History of Sex and Crime in Wales
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/research-stories/history-of-sex-and-crime-in-wales
History of sex and crime in eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Wales
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Carbon monitoring mission using Leicester expertise ready for launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/microcarb
National Centre for Earth Observation scientists based at University of Leicester and University of Edinburgh are leading the UK science for European mission MicroCarb, which has completed assembly and qualification in the UK.
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Diabetes 'tidal wave' imminent for young people, says global expert
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/diabetes-tidal-wave-young-people-report-melanie-davies
The increased time young people are spending on digital channels, such as TV subscription services and gaming, is creating a new culture of “sedentary children”, with a leading professor calling for urgent action to “change mindsets” on diabetes following the publication of a...
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Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed in new study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/brain-health
Many people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 continue to have cognitive and psychiatric problems even two to three years post-infection, according to a new study published by researchers from the University of Leicester
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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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Prison noise examined in new book from Leicester alumnus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/prison-study
A researcher has used her time spent behind bars while at the University of Leicester as the basis for a book on the effect of sound in prisons.
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New insight into frictionless surfaces is slippery slope to energy-efficient technology
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/superlubricity-friction
Scientists led by the University of Leicester have made an insight into superlubricity, revealing that friction is reduced further at lower temperatures
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Leicester scientists contribute to latest climate satellite mission EarthCARE
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/earthcare-nceo
National Centre for Earth Observation) at the Universities of Leicester plays a key role in a new mission to understand how clouds and aerosol particles affect weather and climate