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Funding programme launched by Childrens cancer charity based at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/funding-programme-launched-by-children2019s-cancer-charity-based-at-leicester
A national childhood cancer charity based at our University is launching a new funding programme for research into rare and under-funded cancers affecting children – including the UK’s only dedicated fund to support research into the health of cancer survivors.
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Charity pays for Gazan medical students to complete their studies with the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/charity-supports-gazan-medical-students-university-leicester
A charity has stepped in to cover the living costs of two medical students displaced from war-torn Gaza, to complete their studies at the University of Leicester.
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Leaders and pioneers to be honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/leaders-and-pioneers-to-be-honoured-by-university-of-leicester
The University of Leicester will celebrate the achievements of leaders and pioneers in their fields by conferring them with honorary degrees at ceremonies this week (14-17 July).
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Leicester Abbey and the missing remains of Cardinal Wolsey righthand man to Henry VIII
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/leicester-abbey-and-the-missing-remains-of-cardinal-wolsey-right-hand-man-to-henry-viii
The discovery of Richard III and the subsequent research into his remains has helped to acquaint members of the public with the nation’s history – and now some have set their sights on the search for another lost historical figure in Leicester.
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Messages about Black History Month
https://le.ac.uk/black-history-month/statements
Hear more about Black History Month at Leicester from our Vice-Chancellor and Students' Liberation Officer.
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University announces campus closure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/20-closure
En4tUeWwXQE|The University of Leicester has announced that it is to temporarily close the University from 5.00pm on Friday 20 March, to protect and support all students and colleagues during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti: National Space Centre Live Q&A
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/11/25/esa-astronaut-samantha-cristoforetti-national-space-centre-live-qa/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 25 November 2020 Join the National Space Centre on Friday 27th November at 19:00 for a special #SciFRI, as ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti takes part in a live Q&A session.
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Colin Hyde
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/author/colin_hyde/
Colin Hyde manages the East Midlands Oral History Archive, based in Special Collections.
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Air fingerprinting expertise reveals budget manicure risks
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/air-fingerprinting-expertise-reveals-budget-manicure-risks
Chemists at the University have been involved in a BBC report into the use of a strong glue in nail salons.
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Student shortlisted for Welsh Governments highest accolade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/student-shortlisted-for-welsh-government2019s-highest-accolade
English student Mercy has been recognised by the Welsh Government for her ongoing campaigning as a young voice for people with HIV. In February, Mercy was shortlisted for a St David Award- the highest accolade that the Welsh Government can present to a civilian.