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Partnership between Leicester Riders and our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-riders-partner-with-our-university
Our University is partnering with The Leicester Riders- national champions in British Club basketball.
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Leicester academics among worlds most influential
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-academics-among-2018world2019s-most-influential2019
Two academics from our College of Life Sciences have been cited in a list of ‘the world’s most influential scientific minds’.
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Star Wars: A Cultural History
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ha3488
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Was the Force behind Leicester's football success? Students explore the secrets of Yoda's Force power
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/was-the-force-behind-leicester2019s-football-success-students-explore-the-secrets-of-yoda2019s-force-power
For many fans around the world May 4th is Star Wars Day, playing on the popular phrase ‘May the Force Be With You’ uttered by many characters in the films including Luke Skywalker’s mentor, Yoda.
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Net Zero Plus
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/climate-change/net-zero/plus
The University of Leicester is committed to achieving net zero.
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How sexual violence in conflict can be combatted through new forensic DNA collecting methods
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/how-sexual-violence-in-conflict-can-be-combatted-through-new-methods-for-collecting-forensic-dna
Dr Lisa Smith (pictured) from the Department of Criminology has launched a new project to investigate alternative ways of collecting DNA evidence from victims of sexual violence in conflict zones and displaced communities, including refugee camps.
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Nine Leicester academics appointed to Research Excellence Framework 2029 roles
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/leicester-academics-appointed-research-excellence-framework-2029
Research England has appointed nine academics from the University of Leicester to serve as expert panellists in the next Research Excellence Framework (REF2029).
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Saïd Foundation Scholarship Programme
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding/scholarships-discounts/said-foundation
The Saïd Foundation Scholarship Programme is open to Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian or Palestinian students undertaking postgraduate study at Leicester.
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Literature Review Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa4440
Module code: PA4440 In this module you will delve into the scientific literature to research a topic – in an area of physics, space science, astrophysics, or a related field – guided by regular supervision meetings with academic staff.
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Teacher Education
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ed7505
Module code: ED7505 This module aims to introduce you to some core considerations in Second Language Teacher Education.