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Leicester MP learns how city university supports communities and shapes national policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/leicester-mp-shivani-raja-visits-university
The University of Leicester welcomed one of the city’s new MPs to campus to showcase the work it does with local businesses, communities and at national policy level.
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Regular exercisers should be reassured by results of heart study, experts claim
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/august/heart-study
A study by University of Leicester researchers, investigating the belief that too much exercise can be bad for the heart has found that the heart’s structure and function does adapt to high levels of habitual physical activity but these changes stay within normal ranges
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David Wilson Library changes for 2023-24
https://le.ac.uk/library/news/david-wilson-library-changes-for-2023-24
If you're returning to the David Wilson Library for the first time since the Summer, you will notice a few changes to areas of the building for the start of the academic year.
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Breakthrough discovery in diagnostic tools that can replace commonly used and fragile antibodies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/breakthrough-discovery-in-diagnostic-tools-that-can-replace-commonly-used-and-fragile-antibodies
Experts from our Biotechnology Group led by Professor Sergey Piletsky in collaboration with the spin-off company MIP Diagnostics Ltd have announced the development of polymeric materials with molecular recognition capabilities which hold the potential to outperform natural...
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Expert opinions cover World Cancer Day Brexit and Donald Trump
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/expert-opinions-cover-world-cancer-day-brexit-and-donald-trump
Dr Leah Bassel from the School of Media, Communication and Sociology has discussed the Casey review and immigration in an article for Discover Society.
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Expert comments on Theresa Mays General Election announcement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/experts-comment-on-theresa-mays-calling-of-a-general-election-in-june
Dr Rob Dover from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing Theresa May's surprise announcement to hold a General Election in June of this year.
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Researchers explore ‘crossroads of the sea’ in Mediterranean
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/crossroads-of-the-sea
New archaeological research led by the University of Leicester is revealing secrets of ancient Mediterranean coastal life and long-distance trade, through exploring a ‘crossroads of the sea’.
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Regional awards recognise Leicester’s education heroes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/december/education-awards
Natasha Boyce is a teacher at The Winstanley School in Braunstone and picked up the evening’s top award. The citation described Natasha as ‘a true inspiration, mentor and role model for so many in the community.
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Health Matters
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/case-studies/csr/health-matters
We're proud to be funded by the Edith Murphy Foundation to deliver the George Davies Centre Community Engagement Project, Health Matters. Find out more about Health Matters.
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Students provide lifeline for local community
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/students-provide-lifeline-for-local-community
Passionate medical and allied health professional students are taking their skills to the community in a life-saving initiative they are leading in Leicester City Centre.