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What is saffron
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/what-is-saffron
Did you know that you need to collect about 200,000 flowers to produce just one kilo of saffron? The labour needed to produce it is just one of the many reasons that make the spice the world's most expensive agricultural product.
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Leicester ranked in Europe’s top 100 innovative universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/03-reuters-top-100
The University of Leicester is ranked 76th in Reuters Europe’s Most Innovative Universities Ranking, equivalent to 16th in the UK.
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Genetic switch discovery could help to prevent symptoms of Parkinsons disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/genetic-switch-discovery-could-help-to-prevent-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease
A genetic ‘switch’ has been discovered by MRC researchers at our University which could help to prevent or delay the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Crystallisation robots
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/about/facilities-and-services/biophysical-instrumentation-and-anaerobic-facilities/crystallisation-robots
Learn about the crystallisation robots in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Leicester.
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Business Taxation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/af2085
Module code: AF2085/AF3085 This module provides an introduction to the key UK business taxes, and is one of two accredited modules which together give exemption from the basic taxation exams for the ICAEW, ICAS and ACCA professional bodies.
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Political Communication
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ms7034
Module code: MS7034 Who are the key actors, institutions and what are the issues in political communication? How are they relevant on an international context? In this module you will discover varying responses to these key questions, before using your knowledge to critically...
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Thesis submission
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-9/appendix-1/thesis-submission
Thesis submission (1)9.
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Business and Management MRes, by distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management-mres-dl/2025
The ability to conduct robust research and analyse data effectively is increasingly sought after in today’s competitive job market.
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Business and Management MRes, by distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management-mres-dl/2026
The ability to conduct robust research and analyse data effectively is increasingly sought after in today’s competitive job market.
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Biggest leap in identified lung health genes paves way for personalised risk score
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/lung-health-genes
New Nature Genetics study led by Universities of Leicester and Nottingham finds over 500 genes linked to lung health, providing new targets for potential therapeutics