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From black holes to ancient fossils innovative images highlight University research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/from-black-holes-to-ancient-fossils-innovative-images-highlight-university-research
The winners of this year’s Images of Research exhibition have been announced, highlighting some of the key research innovations currently taking place from across our academic departments.
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Professor JHWG Liebeschuetz
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/wolf-liebeschuetz
It is with great sadness that the family of Professor John Hugo Wolfgang Gideon Liebeschuetz announces his passing, after a brief illness, on 12 July 2022 at the age of 95. We have lost a much-loved family member, friend to many, and a highly respected scholar of history.
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Minister meets life science and space businesses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/18-minister-visit
Minister meets life science and space businesses Cabinet Minister Brandon Lewis meets students and staff from the University 600|Cabinet Minister Brandon Lewis, was in Leicester today (Thursday 18 October) visiting the University of Leicester and the National Space Centre,...
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New heart attack genes discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/new-heart-attack-genes-discovered
Scientists have discovered two new genes which are associated with a person’s risk of coronary heart disease in an international collaboration involving BHF and NIHR-funded researchers. The findings could lead to new statin-like treatments to prevent heart attacks.
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New community counting materials for children launched
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/new-community-counting-materials-for-children-launched
Maths materials featuring local schoolchildren, adults and celebrities will be launched at an event at the University of Leicester on Tuesday 4 July.
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Journeys festival makes a stop off at Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/journeys-festival-makes-a-stop-at-attenborough-arts-centre
The Attenborough Arts Centre is hosting an event as part of the ArtReach's 'Journeys' festival, which celebrates the artistic talents of refugee and asylum seeker artists, sharing refugee stories through great art and culture.
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Leicester academic co-authors new book on young people and the anti-apartheid protest
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-academic-co-authors-new-book-on-young-people-and-the-anti-apartheid-protest
Dr Gavin Brown, Associate Professor in Human Geography, has co-written a book about young people's involvement with the anti-apartheid movement.
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15m contemporary art gallery launch announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/ps1-5m-contemporary-art-gallery-launch-announced
The University has begun work to create one of the largest dedicated contemporary gallery spaces in the East Midlands, due to be completed in Autumn 2015. Work began on Monday 5 January at the Richard Attenborough Centre for the £1.5 million new gallery and courtyard.
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Study seeking to find first medication for Long COVID welcomes first participant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/covid-medication
Researchers in Leicester have welcomed the first patient living with inflammatory Long COVID onto a study testing the effectiveness of tocilizumab at relieving their symptoms.
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University of Leicester marks anniversary of arrival of Ugandan Asians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/uganda-lecture
University of Leicester will host a public lecture to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Ugandan Asians to the city. The lecture, Migration and the making of Leicester will take place on Thursday, 15 September at 6.