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Ambitious new UK project to transform human disease modelling
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/cancer-therapies-leicester-research-models
A major new initiative involving University of Leicester experts aims to redefine human-based research models for greater understanding of disease and the acceleration of new medicines
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PhD student works with Syrian refugee children to examine impact of trauma on mental health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/phd-student-works-with-syrian-refugee-children-to-examine-impact-of-trauma-on-mental-health
A PhD student from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has described their journey to study at Leicester and how our University has provided opportunities for them to conduct research to help child victims of the Syrian Civil War.
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University involved in new trial to fight cancer caused by asbestos
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/university-involved-in-new-trial-to-fight-cancer-caused-by-asbestos
Patients with a hard-to-treat type of cancer are being given new hope in a ground-breaking clinical trial.
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Space scientist to give talk on space exploration as Tim Peake embarks on his first spacewalk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/space-scientist-to-give-talk-on-space-exploration-as-tim-peake-embarks-on-his-first-spacewalk
As British astronaut Tim Peake takes his first steps outside the International Space Station, enthusiasts are invited to watch the historic event and listen to a talk by Professor John Bridges (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the...
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What do social science graduates do?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/11/01/what-do-social-science-graduates-do/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on November 1, 2013 A report by the Campaign for Social Science, October 2013 http://campaignforsocialscience.org.
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History (Holocaust and Genocide Studies) MA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/history-holocaust-and-genocide-studies-ma/2026
This is for you if... you want to explore the cultural history and memory of crimes against humanity.
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Leading thinker on female homosexuality in Muslim communities to give public talk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/leading-thinker-on-female-homosexuality-in-islam-to-give-public-talk
The latest trends in the study of homosexuality and migration will be explored in a free lecture taking place on 25 November between 5.30 and 7pm in Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3.
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Crisis Management
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mn3165
Module code: MN3165 Gain the knowledge and skills to comprehend and effectively manage global crises with MN3165. Explore the complicated nature of disasters and gain the expertise to effectively address the challenges in a society.
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Crisis Management
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mk3165
Module code: MK3165 Gain the knowledge and skills to comprehend and effectively manage global crises with MN3165. Explore the complicated nature of disasters and gain the expertise to effectively address the challenges in a society.
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Beyond the Three Age System
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/research/new-approaches-to-the-material-world/beyond-the-three-age-system
Mapping a history of materials from 3000 – 600 BC A Leverhulme Trust-funded project aiming to transform how we think about the role of material things in the past Divides have consequences.