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Research opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/space/opportunities
The Space Sector is growing significantly, both nationally and globally. Crucially the role played by the Space Sector in driving other parts of the economy (such as finance, logistics and agriculture) is also set to grow substantially from the circa 15% of GDP today.
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School of Biological Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/biological-sciences
The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester is globally recognised for excellence in genetics.
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Scientists home in on a potential Anthropocene Golden Spike in new research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/scientists-home-in-on-a-potential-anthropocene-2018golden-spike2019-in-new-research
The international working group, which includes geologists Jan Zalasiewicz, Mark Williams and Colin Waters, from our School of Geography, Geology and the Environment and archaeologist Matt Edgeworth has, since 2009, been analysing the case for formalisation of the...
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Leicester doctor recognised for his commitment to empathy education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/august/andy-ward
A doctor who has spent decades helping medical students and healthcare professionals to develop strong empathy skills has been recognised for his commitment to high quality learning.
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Leicester-led study to explore mental health and drug use in colonial and post-colonial prisons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/leicester-study-mental-health-drug-prisons
The University of Leicester has been awarded £3.3m to research drugs and mental health in prison settings globally.
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Open access deal with Springer Nature
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2023/07/21/open-access-deal-with-springer-nature/
Announcement of open access deal between University of Leicester and Springer Nature
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Research Methods and Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mn7063
Module code: MN7063 The aim of a dissertation is to produce an original piece of research using primary or secondary data, together with an appropriate methodology and data analysis framework.
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Research Methods and Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/af7063
Module code: AF7063 The aim of a dissertation is to produce an original piece of research using primary or secondary data, together with an appropriate methodology and data analysis framework.
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Research Methods and Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/af7063
Module code: AF7063 The aim of a dissertation is to produce an original piece of research using primary or secondary data, together with an appropriate methodology and data analysis framework.
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Crime, Risk and Security
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/cr3024
Module code: CR3024 Issues around crime and security have come to be more prominent within criminology and the broader notion of risk society. Society faces many challenges through new forms of crime, posing threats to security at a local, national and international level.