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• Genomic sequencing confirms breast cancer link between Leicester sisters

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/27-sisters-genome

  Two Leicester sisters who had their entire genomes sequenced in the hope of finding answers to their family history of breast cancer have learnt they both carry a genetic variant that significantly increases their risk of developing the disease.

• Setting standards in stroke treatment

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/stroke-treatment

  Improving the treatment of stroke - the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the UK.

• Toys on the Table appeal breaks records

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/06-toys-on-the-table

  Christmas is here! It’s the season of giving and our generous staff and students have donated a record number of toys to the 2019 Toys on the Table appeal. Over 800 gifts have been collected so far this year - double the donations of 2018.

• Leicester recognised for innovative strategy in preparing students for work

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/leicester-recognised-for-innovative-strategy-in-preparing-students-for-work

  The Association of Graduate Recruiters have recognised the University of Leicester as the best institution in the UK for its overall strategy to prepare students for the world of work.

• Sanctuary Awards recognition for project involving University of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/sanctuary-awards-recognition-for-project-involving-university-of-leicester

  An archaeological project involving our University has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.

• Staff – Student Partnership and the European First Year Conference 2017

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2017/12/21/staff-student-partnership-and-the-european-first-year-conference-2017/

  Posted by vanderenden in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on December 21, 2017 From the 28th to 30th of June 2017 the European First Year Experience Conference (EFYE Conference 2017) took place at Birmingham City University.

• Lest We Forget: Remembering George Eades

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2025/11/28/lest-we-forget-remembering-george-eades/

  Posted by Eleanor Bloomfield in Library and Learning Services on November 28, 2025 1 On 11 th November 2025 Archives and Special Collections hosted a visit from Steve and Sheron Wilkinson.

• Leicester celebrates Knowledge Exchange Framework success

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/knowledge-exchange-framework

  The University of Leicester’s position as a leading research institution that drives innovation and growth in its local area has been recognised by Research England (RE), after the release of this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results.

• Last but by no means least graduation celebrations draw to a close

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/last-but-by-no-means-least-graduation-celebrations-draw-to-a-close

  Our week of graduation ceremonies draws to a close and for the final time this year we saw the distinctive red of Leicester’s academic dress decorating our campus.

• Mastering innovation and entrepreneurship at Hong Kongs GREAT Festival

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/mastering-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-at-hong-kong2019s-great-festival

  The University of Leicester School of Business (ULSB) is showcasing two brand new Master’s degrees: MSc Entrepreneurship and MSc Innovation Management in Organisations as one of the partners of the GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong.