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Ever wondered why laughter is good for you?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/sluckin-lecture-psychology-vision
World-leading neuroscientist and stand-up comedian, Professor Sophie Scott, CBE (University College London), is bringing her unique perspective on the science of humour to Leicester this month (May).
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Leicester’s global standing recognised by rise in world university rankings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/the-world-rankings
The University of Leicester has been ranked in the top 200 universities in the world following a rigorous assessment by Times Higher Education.
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Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/ggb
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester is renowned for the discovery of the technique of DNA fingerprinting and, more recently, for the identification of the bones of Richard III.
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Hockey star to compete at international level
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/hockey-star-to-compete-at-international-level
A student is seeing out her final year at Leicester representing university sporting excellence as part of the 20-strong England Universities women’s hockey team.
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Recognising international talent
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/recognising-international-talent
An international student will be embarking upon a new journey at our University as an ambassador for international investment in women scholars.
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New honorary professor appointed to Department of Physics and Astronomy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/06-dr-chris-mutlow-honorary-professor-physics-astronomy
The University of Leicester’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Leicester Institute of Space and Earth Observation (LISEO) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Chris Mutlow as an Honorary Professor.
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The Village
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/oadby
With its buzzing social life and wide choice of accommodation, The Village is very popular with freshers. It’s an excellent place to settle into University life and make new friends.
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UCAS applications
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/how-to-apply/applications
Applications to UK universities must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for entry to full-time undergraduate degrees. All available courses from all universities are listed on the UCAS website. Find out more about how to apply.
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Steering Committee (including members of Executive Group)
https://le.ac.uk/bhf-accelerator/people/steering-group
Steering Committee oversee the whole initiative
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Career opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/history/study/undergraduate/careers
There are numerous careers for students who come to university to study for a degree in history. History and joint degree graduates of the University of Leicester are highly skilled and readily employable. Find out more about our graduate destinations and skills gained.