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Leicester featured in Telegraphs nicest things to have happened in 2016 list
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-featured-in-telegraphs-nicest-things-to-have-happened-in-2016-list
The University has featured in a list of the 12 nicest things to happen so far in 2016, compiled by The Telegraph.
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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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East Midlands pioneered health innovation shortlisted for national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/east-midlands-pioneered-health-innovation-shortlisted-for-national-award
A ground-breaking intervention to improve junior doctors’ performance – designed in Leicester and developed in Lincolnshire – is attracting global interest and has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
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Universitys MRC Toxicology Unit to present interactive exhibition at Highcross Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university2019s-mrc-toxicology-unit-to-present-interactive-exhibition-at-highcross-leicester
Researchers from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Toxicology Unit at the University of Leicester will be presenting an interactive exhibition at Highcross Leicester on 25 and 26 June.
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New research finds singing at work reduces stress and loneliness
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/15-singing-work-reduces-stress-loneliness
New research led by Dr Catherine Steele and Joanna Foster from our Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has revealed that belting out a tune in a choir at work can help to reduce workplace stress and feelings of social isolation.
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Leicester named ‘Leader in Openness’ by Understanding Animal Research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/30-openness-award-animal-research
The University of Leicester has received a Leader in Openness Award for the period 2019-2022 from Understanding Animal Research. The award was presented on Monday 20 May 2019 during the Concordat on Openness Workshop.
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Before you arrive
https://le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-next-steps
Checklists for what to bring to university – your accommodation, how to register, getting to Leicester, budgeting, and starting your studies.
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Histology facility
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/histology
Get more information on the Histology facility, based in the Core Biotechnology Services at Leicester.
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Fahad Sadah
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2019/fahad-sadah
The University has learned with sadness of the death of one of our undergraduate students, Fahad Sadah. Fahad joined the University family in 2017, studying on the MComp in Computer Science.
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Engineering Building takes pride of place in East Midlands fbe Awards 2017
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/engineering-building-takes-pride-of-place-in-east-midlands-fbe-awards-2017
The refurbishment of the Engineering Building roof at our University has been crowned the overall winner at the East Midlands fbe Awards 2017.