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About the Institute
https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/structural-chemical-biology/about
The University of Leicester has a long history of using structural biology to answer challenging questions in biology and accelerate drug discovery. We do so using different techniques, each able to address different questions and generate 3D structures of biomolecules in detail.
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Real-world business challenges solved by adding maths students to the equation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/maths-students-industrial-placements
University of Leicester's School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences celebrates another round of successful collaborations between industrial partners and students.
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Achieving a work-life balance in the scientific field
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/achieving-a-work-life-balance-in-the-scientific-field
An upcoming debate at Leicester will see esteemed academics lead a discussion on the importance of a work-life balance, designed to illuminate the challenges faced by those who work in the scientific field, and explore how we can make it easier for everyone to improve this...
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Double Green Gown win for the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/green-gown
The University of Leicester has scooped two more prestigious Green Gown Awards for our innovative student-focussed programmes, once again demonstrating Leicester as a leader in inter- and extra-curricular Education for Sustainable Development opportunities.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/empathy/research
Learn more about the research conducted in the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare.
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Traceability in food supply chains for improved global and national competitiveness
https://le.ac.uk/research/projects/traceability-food-supply
The war in Ukraine is doing untold damage to food supply chains. Food products consumed locally and exports will be under increased scrutiny for their quality and safety due to damage to infrastructure and the environment, as well as human resources issues.
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Leicester engineers work on power systems for lunar rovers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/power-lunar-rovers
Researchers at University of Leicester and Space Park Leicester are part of a consortium developing power systems for lunar rovers that combine solar panels, batteries and radioisotope thermoelectric generators.
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Leicester invests in next generation of world-changing research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/november/100-phd
The University of Leicester has today (Thursday) announced a multimillion pound investment in the world-changing researchers of tomorrow.
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Interpreting Key Texts
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sy1008
Module code: SY1008 The aim of the module is to provide an overview of the key sociological knowledge that has shaped the research of sociologists at the University of Leicester. We will focus on around 18 key texts chosen by academic staff and researchers.
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Spacecraft Instrumentation for Space and Planetary Science
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa7015
Module code: PA7015 This module will cover instrument systems for particle detection, as well as a large part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and will provide you with a greater knowledge of the complementary nature of instruments selected for a particular mission.