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ITVs Code of a Killer concludes tonight
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/itv2019s-2018code-of-a-killer2019-concludes-tonight
The concluding episode of the two-part ITV fictional drama ‘Code of a Killer’, based on Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys’s discovery of DNA fingerprinting at the University of Leicester and its first use in a murder enquiry, will air tonight (13 April) from 9pm.
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Focus on Medicine event to inspire tomorrows doctors
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/2018focus-on-medicine2019-event-to-inspire-tomorrow2019s-doctors
Students interested in studying medicine, and their families, are invited to the University's ‘Focus on Medicine Day’ on Saturday 20 June, which will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University’s unique medical facilities – including its new...
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Exceeding expectations Leicester shortlisted for more awards for Richard III discovery research and reinterment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/exceeding-expectations-leicester-shortlisted-for-more-awards-for-richard-iii-discovery-research-and-reinterment
Today is the anniversary of the announcement by the University of Leicester that it had discovered the mortal remains of Richard III – described by The Guardian as The most extraordinary press conference ever held at any UK university.
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Backing the Blues sends waves through University campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/backing-the-blues-sends-waves-through-university-campus
The cheers from Leicester City Football Club fans rang out across the campus today as they danced in support of Backing the Blues Day – to the cameras of national and international media.
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Highlights from Sir David Attenboroughs visit to the University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/highlights-from-sir-david-attenboroughs-visit-to-the-university
Sir David Attenborough's lecture on 'Beauty in Nature' on Thursday 28 January saw De Montfort Hall packed with audience members eager to hear the renowned broadcaster discuss his experiences with the natural world.
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Beehold our hivestar bumble abode
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/bee-hold-our-hive-star-bumble-abode
Ahead of World Environment Day on Sunday 5 June, students at the University are helping to build replicas of insect natural habitats in two new locations in Leicester.
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Policymakers discuss key issues during Leicester visit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/dept-for-education
The University was delighted to host a programme of policy discussions with colleagues from the Department for Education and Department for Science Innovation and Technology.
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Philip Hammersley CBE
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2021/philip-hammersley
We have learned with regret of the death of Mr Philip Hammersley CBE, a long-time supporter of the University who served on Council from 1991 to 2004.
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Leicester spin-out continues to grow
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/leicester-spin-out-continues-to-grow
MIP Diagnostics Ltd, a Midlands-based life sciences start-up that develops 'plastic antibodies' for a variety of applications has received £300,000 of follow-on funding from Mercia Fund Management for working capital growth.
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New video features student effort to develop eco-friendly technologies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/new-video-features-student-effort-to-develop-eco-friendly-technologies
A PhD student from our Department of Chemistry has participated in a new video that promotes his environmental research – and highlights opportunities for fellow researchers.