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Philippa Lambden
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/philippa-lambden
The University has learned with sadness of the death of Philippa Lambden, former manager of Stanhope House Day Nursery. This facility on Regent Road was once owned by the University and was used by many staff.
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New research could help detect early signs of heart failure in diabetic patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/diabetes-heart-failure
New research in Leicester, which has been funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), could help understand how heart failure can develop in people living with Type 2 diabetes. An estimated 3.7 million people in the UK are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
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New booklet gives advice on Mental Capacity Act
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/new-booklet-gives-advice-on-mental-capacity-act
A new guide is available to help people plan for the future and make informed decisions about their personal welfare, property and financial affairs.
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Research shows women who feel more at risk of crime also prefer physically dominant partners
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-shows-women-who-feel-more-at-risk-of-crime-also-prefer-physically-dominant-partners
Women who prefer physically formidable and dominant mates (PPFDM) tend to feel more at risk of crime regardless of the situation or risk factors present, according to researchers from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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Oral history projects in Northamptonshire
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/what-is-oral-history/directory-of-oral-history/east-midlands/northamptonshire
Browse projects and oral history materials from Northamptonshire, including Black History project, which was a project aiming to record and promote stories of the Northamptonshire's black communities over the past 500 years.
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Film screening to focus on migration and borders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/film-focus-on-migration
The Leicester Migration Network is screening and hosting a free public discussion of ‘Everyday Borders’ on Wednesday October 28 at 6pm in the Attenborough Building, Room 206.
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Leicester receives world-class bioscience investment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/leicester-receives-world-class-bioscience-investment
Our University has been awarded over £1.5million in order to advance knowledge and understanding in three key areas that impact on health.
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University to support gifted mathematics students throughout East Midlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/our-university-to-support-gifted-mathematics-students-throughout-east-midlands
Our University has been awarded a grant from the Department of Education to support the academic development of gifted sixth form students studying mathematics throughout the East Midlands.
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Expert opinions cover magic glass Obamas nuclear policy Kenya and banning the burquini
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-magic-glass-obamas-nuclear-policy-kenya-and-banning-the-burquini
Margaret Maclean from the Special Collections has written a Staff Blog discussing the cast of impossibly colourful characters in the collection of Victor Neuburg.
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New academy aims to change nature of health care for older people
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-academy-aims-to-change-nature-of-health-care-for-older-people
A new academy has been set up in Leicester that hopes to tackle the challenges of ageing and change the nature of health care for older people.