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ULTRACEPT
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/research/groups/trustworthy-autonomous-systems/ultracept
Ultra-layered perception with brain-inspired information processing for vehicle collision avoidance. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement number no 778062.
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Meet the team
https://le.ac.uk/giving/contact/meet-team
Meet the team behind philanthropy at Leicester.
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Heightened COVID-19 risk for BAME healthcare workers to be examined in major UK study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/covid-bame-risk-study
More than £2m of Government funding has been awarded to academics at the University of Leicester to investigate why people from BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds have a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, after higher proportions of associated...
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IAA funded projects (2019 - 2023)
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/expertise/social-science/esrc-impact-acceleration-account/iaa-funded-projects
Small Rapid Response Fund ESRC IAA small rapid response funds provided seed funding (up to £4,000) to support academics to develop new partnerships, fund travel to facilitate engage with project partners and end users, develop resources to support and deliver impact,...
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UK’s first clinical academic Associate Professor in Neonatal Nursing appointed in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/neonatal-nursing-leicester-appointment
The University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust are proud to announce the joint appointment of Dr Katie Gallagher as the UK’s first Clinical Associate Professor in Neonatal Nursing
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University of Leicester’s global and national reputation is recognised by QS World Rankings rise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/university-leicester-global-national-reputation-recognised-qs-world-rankings
The University of Leicester’s reputation as a leading global institution for research and teaching has been confirmed with a rise in the QS World Rankings 2027.
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Ecuador
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/latin-america-caribbean/ecuador
We welcome students from Ecuador. Find out about entry requirements, the Ecuadorean student community and other country-specific information.
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Operating Department Practice BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/operating-department-practice-bsc/2027
ODPs play a crucial role in a patient’s care – working alongside nurses, doctors and anaesthetists from the lead up to surgery right through to recovery.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 15 21 October
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-15-21-october
Dr Samantha Johnson from the Department of Health Sciences has written an article for Action Medical Research about developing a programme to help children with maths skills that are vital for their future life chances.
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Study reviews new once-weekly Type 2 diabetes drugs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/study-reviews-new-once-weekly-type-2-diabetes-drugs
Once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) differ in their efficacy and safety profiles, according to new research by researchers from the Leicester Diabetes Centre. Compared to other once-weekly GLP-1RAs which are licensed and available, dulaglutide 1.