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• Prolonged periods of sedentary time strongly associated with amount of fat around internal organs

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/prolonged-periods-of-sedentary-time-strongly-associated-with-amount-of-fat-around-internal-organs

  A team of researchers from the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, our University and Loughborough University - has found new evidence to suggest that longer periods of sedentary time (defined as any sitting/reclining...

• Urgent action needed to tackle racial harassment in universities

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/racial-harrassment

  Urgent action is needed to tackle racial harassment in universities because students are being let down, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah has said.

• Study suggests seated upper body physical activity can reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes made worse by sitting

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/study-suggests-seated-upper-body-physical-activity-can-reduce-risk-of-heart-disease-and-type-2-diabetes-made-worse-by-sitting

  A new study conducted at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), including researchers from our University, has found that breaking up prolonged bouts of restful sitting with short, frequent bouts of simple seated arm exercises can benefit obese patients at high...

• How much comfort can you get from a chocolate bar

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/how-much-comfort-can-you-get-from-a-chocolate-bar

  Chocolate is often the go-to food when people are in need of a pick-me-up, providing consumers with a comforting experience that lifts the mood.

• By women, for women – University of Leicester unveils transformative leadership programme

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/beyond-boundaries

  Women who want to break new ground in their professional lives are being encouraged to sign up for a leadership programme from the University of Leicester.

• European law expert to present lecture on post-Brexit UK democratic challenges

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/celi

  Leading barrister Tom de la Mare KC will give this year’s Centre for European Law and Internationalisation Annual Lecture at University of Leicester.

• Seminars and events

  https://le.ac.uk/lemid/seminars-and-events

  LeMID host a range of seminars and events with internal and external professionals, presenting a variety of ground-breaking research.

• Registering with a doctor

  https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/advice/registering

  Useful information for our international students on how to register with a doctor in the UK and, if necessary, how to register with the police.

• Colombia

  https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/latin-america-caribbean/colombia

  We welcome students from Colombia. Find out about entry requirements, the Colombian student community and other country-specific information.

• Peru

  https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/latin-america-caribbean/peru

  We welcome students from Peru. Find out about entry requirements, the Peruvian student community and other country-specific information.