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Type 2 diabetes risk score translated into south Asian languages
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/type-2-diabetes-risk-score-translated-into-south-asian-languages
A risk score to identify people who are likely to develop Type 2 diabetes has been translated into two further languages. The part NIHR-funded Leicester Risk Score – which is recommended by health watchdog NICE, used by Diabetes UK and has attracted more than 1.
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Research uses Sir David Attenboroughs DNA to determine link between Y chromosome and surname
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-uses-sir-david-attenborough2019s-dna-to-determine-link-between-y-chromosome-and-surname
A study carried out by Dr Turi King from the Department of Genetics used the DNA of Sir David Attenborough as part of a larger study to see if there was a link between the Y chromosome and surname, both of which are passed down the male line.
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Leicester Criminologist invited to provide expert evidence on the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates and on combatting religious intolerance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-criminologist-invited-to-provide-expert-evidence-on-the-intimidation-of-parliamentary-candidates-and-on-combatting-religious-intolerance
Professor Neil Chakraborti (pictured), Head of the Department of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies, was invited to give expert evidence at two key events in London on the 12th and 13th September.
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MappAir nationwide air pollution map updated
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/mappair-nationwide-air-pollution-map-updated
MappAir – the first ever high resolution nationwide map of air pollution – has been updated to include small atmospheric particles that can get into the lungs causing serious health problems.
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Medicine Offer Holder Day
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/offer-holders/medicine
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Festive stories from Leicesters past
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/festive-christmas-stories-from-leicesters-past
Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat, so the popular rhyme goes - although for many it will be a plump turkey sitting upon the table during Christmas lunch.
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Independent Research Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha2222
Module code: HA2222 This module provides the opportunity to write an essay focused on an art work of your choice. Guidance will be provided through sessions on research and writing skills, and through a supervisor who you will meet in one-to-one tutorials.
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Health in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/lw7297
Module code: LW7297 This module focuses on the legal context of health in the workplace, with seminars on the legal framework for health in the workplace, as well as ‘applied’ seminars in which the law relating to health in the workplace will be discussed thematically.
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Health in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/lw7297
Module code: LW7297 This module focuses on the legal context of health in the workplace, with seminars on the legal framework for health in the workplace, as well as ‘applied’ seminars in which the law relating to health in the workplace will be discussed thematically.
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Health in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/lw7297
Module code: LW7297 This module focuses on the legal context of health in the workplace, with seminars on the legal framework for health in the workplace, as well as ‘applied’ seminars in which the law relating to health in the workplace will be discussed thematically.