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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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2024
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024
Obituaries for members of the University community who have died in 2024.
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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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Prejudice & Pride: exploring LGBTQ lives at the National Trust
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/prejudice-and-pride
This research project enriched and informed the National Trust’s 2017 programme that marked 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.
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Information for students
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/refugeap/students
Learn more about the RefugEAP course aims, features, frequently asked questions and how to apply.
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Reflecting, Revisiting, Removing: Sophie Swithinbank discusses inhabiting Waugh’s Oxford and the imp
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/waughandwords/2019/07/03/reflecting-revisiting-removing-sophie-swithinbank-discusses-inhabiting-waughs-oxford-and-the-important-role-the-david-bradshaw-creative-writing-residency-has-had-on-her-development-as-a-pl/
Posted by gboland in Waugh and Words on July 3, 2019 Endings can be difficult. But last night’s performance at the Abingdon Arms was a jubilant, complete and perfect ending to what has been an incredible seven weeks of deep and intense focus on my writing practice.
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Museum Studies MA, MSc, PGDip, PGCert, short course, by distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/courses/museum-studies-ma-msc-dl/2026
Curate and preserve the artefacts of the past for future generations, with MA, MSc, PGDip or PGCert in Museum Studies to help you work in museums or galleries