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Academics pipe up with a new interpretation of history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/pipes
The historic misuse of the humble smoker’s pipe has led to two University of Leicester academics’ realisation that we might be missing a trick when it comes to interpreting history.
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Ground-breaking discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/cholesterol-cells-stroke-cardiovascular
Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells
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The project team
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/consuming-authenticities/the-project-team
The project draws on academic expertise from several disciplines, including history, post-colonial literature, linguistics and anthropology, and a key partner, the People’s Collection Wales.
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Beagle 2 lander found on Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/beagle-2-lander-found-on-mars
The UK-led Beagle 2 was due to land on Mars on 25 December 2003. The spacecraft was ejected from Mars Express on 19 December 2003. Nothing had been heard from Beagle 2 and the mission was presumed lost. Until now.
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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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Study of freelance workers examines link between hours worked and their well-being
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/study-of-freelance-workers-examines-link-between-hours-worked-and-their-well-being
A new study of freelance workers has discovered key factors that affect their well-being – either making them happier or increasing anxiety and risking depression.
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New website highlights our local impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/new-csr-website-highlights-universitys-local-impact
The University of Leicester contributes significantly to the city of Leicester, the surrounding county of Leicestershire and further afield.
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Funding boost for sports at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/25-funding-boost-for-sports-at-leicester
Sports funding womens lacrosse|Funding boost for sports at Leicester The University of Leicester has been granted around £17,000 to support new sporting initiatives.
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Developers of the world’s first interactive space suit make Space Park Leicester their first UK base
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/world-first-interactive-space-suit-space-park-leicester-uk-base
Innovative company Spacewear joins the University of Leicester’s £100 million science and innovation park
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New partnership will drive forward UK space technology development
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/sidereus-partnership-space-technology-development
Space Park Leicester and spin-out Perpetual Atomics have signed Memoranda of Understanding with Sidereus Space Dynamics