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University of Leicester experts using AI to help people with dementia remain at home
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/ai-dementia-remain-home-independent
Scientists from Leicester’s School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences are part of new £1.97 million research network
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Biggest leap in identified lung health genes paves way for personalised risk score
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/lung-health-genes
New Nature Genetics study led by Universities of Leicester and Nottingham finds over 500 genes linked to lung health, providing new targets for potential therapeutics
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Scientists cook up a green recipe for recycling lithium-ion batteries using vegetable oil
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/battery-recycling-lithium-ion-cooking-oil
Technique developed at University of Leicester enables cheaper and sustainable recycling of battery black mass and could impact lithium-ion batteries used in billions of electronics and electric vehicles worldwide
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Air pollution
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/air-pollution
The work of Dr Julie Morrissey and colleagues at the University of Leicester, involves the elucidation of how bacteria adapt to air pollution and metal stress, and how this has impact on bacterial survival in a host and in the environment, and drives antibiotic resistance.
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Alumni
https://le.ac.uk/alumni
Once you graduate, one chapter of your University of Leicester story closes but another opens. Enjoy exclusive event invitations, get University updates by email or post, and join us on social media.
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University of Leicester student honoured by Sri Lankan High Commission invitation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/university-of-leicester-student-honoured-sri-lankan-high-commission-invitation
A University of Leicester student has spoken of her pride after being invited to meet One of Sri Lanka’s most senior diplomats.
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Wellcome boost for structural biologists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/wellcome-trust-awards
Leicester researchers studying our molecular machinery have been awarded £3.89 million in research funding by the Wellcome Trust.
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New Centenary film celebrates Leicester research heroes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/november/century-change
The University of Leicester has premiered a new short film, celebrating 100 years of changing the world. Research experts from the University’s first Century feature in the film, produced to mark Leicester’s Centenary year.
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Collaborative research
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/research
The University works with all types of partners to deliver research and innovation.
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Air Quality spinout company shortlisted for Guardian University Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/april/01-air-quality-spinout-company-shortlisted-for-guardian-university-award
Air quality sensor|University partnership nominated in Business Collaboration category. A joint venture between the University of Leicester and Bluesky Ltd has been shortlisted for the Business Collaboration Award at the 2019 Guardian University Awards.