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Scientists identify way to sniff ripeness of fruit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-identify-way-to-sniff-ripeness-of-fruit
For the first time, scientists have identified a way to ‘sniff’ the ripeness of mangoes. They have identified the unique chemical signature of ripening for mangoes and published their research in the academic journal Metabolomics.
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Academic develops method for synthesising more reliable drug alternative to antibodies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/academic-develops-method-for-synthesising-2018more-reliable2019-drug-alternative-to-antibodies
Professor Sergey Piletsky (pictured) from the Department of Chemistry has been instrumental in creating a new method to develop an alternative to traditional antibodies that is more reliable and can be made quicker.
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College Court shortlisted for three Leicester Mercury Business Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/22-college-court-leicester-mercury-business-awards
The University of Leicester's College Court Conference Centre and Hotel has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the Leicester Mercury Business Awards, organised by Champions UK plc.
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Up to 1 in 3 of older people with schizophrenia might have undiagnosed diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/03-diabetes-mental-health
Researchers linked with the University of Leicester have found high rates of diabetes in schizophrenia which is often overlooked.
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College Court scoop ‘Best Catering Service’ at Academic Venue Awards!
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/29-college-court-best-catering-service-academic-venue-awards
College Court staff accepting an award 2250|On Tuesday 27 November the Academic Venue Awards celebrated the best of the best by bringing the UK’s top Academic Venues together with event buyers to network, share best practice, highlight progress and celebrate successes.
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Postgraduate programmes 2025/26
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Browse the programme specifications for courses for year of entry 2025/26 at Leicester.
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Study suggests millions of modern men are descendants of 11 dynastic leaders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/genetic-study-suggests-millions-of-modern-are-descendants-of-11-asian-dynastic-leaders
A team of geneticists led by Professor Mark Jobling from the Department of Genetics has discovered that millions of modern Asian men are descended from 11 powerful dynastic leaders, including Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan, who lived up to 4,000 years ago.
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Dr Paula Dobrowolski
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/paula-dobrowolski
Paula has worked with disabled students at the University for 28 years. From 1994 to 2000, she was the Welfare Officer for students with special needs, before establishing the AccessAbility Centre as a standalone disability service.