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Pioneering study identifies over 100 genes linked to thyroid hormone levels
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/thyroid
A new study has identified over 100 genes linked to thyroid hormone levels, shedding light on the causes of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism (underactive and overactive thyroid).
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Accessible accommodation
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/room-types/accessible-accommodation
The University of Leicester is committed to providing accommodation to suit everyone’s needs and have accessible accommodation at all our sites.
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Leicester universities urging students to call out harassment in new campaign
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/youre-right
Universities in Leicester are giving students the confidence to tackle harassment towards women as part of a new campaign.
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BBCs Crimewatch Roadshow comes to Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/bbcs-crimewatch-roadshow-comes-to-leicester
The University will feature in an upcoming episode of BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow, which is due to be aired on Friday 23 June 2017.
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Leicester geneticists to present at Who Do You Think You Are Live
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-geneticists-to-present-at-who-do-you-think-you-are-live
Geneticists from the University of Leicester will discuss the discovery of Richard III and genealogical research in presentations at Who Do You Think You Are? Live at the NEC Birmingham on Thursday 6 April and Friday 7 April.
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Leicester academic explores unanswered questions about Easter
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-academic-explores-unanswered-questions-about-easter
Dr Philip Shaw, from the University of Leicester, will explore the pagan origins of Easter in a free public event on 6 April.
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Unique archaeological project reveals historic earthquake in Cyprus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/unique-archaeological-project-reveals-historic-earthquake-in-cyprus
A University of Leicester archaeology project has uncovered new information about an ancient, erosion-threatened port in Cyprus.
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Scientists discover prehistoric Kite Runner
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/scientists-discover-prehistoric-2018kite-runner2019
Scientists have discovered an ancient animal that carried its young in pouches or capsules tethered to the parent’s body like tiny, swirling kites. The miniscule creature, Aquilonifer spinosus, was an arthropod that lived about 430 million years ago.
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Student raises over 12000 for The Myton Hospices in memory of her mum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/student-raises-over-ps12-000-for-the-myton-hospices-in-memory-of-her-mum
A tenacious student from our University has spent the last year working tirelessly to raise money for The Myton Hospices as thanks for the fantastic support they gave her mum during her final days in their care.
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Whats in a name
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/whats-in-a-name
A senior lecturer from the University of Leicester has discussed ‘the politics of naming’ in a debate with the editor of The Independent over the city name: Mumbai or Bombay.