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Rapid spread of a meningitis bacteria linked to hypermutable sequences helping avoidance of the immune system
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/26-meningitis-bacteria-spread-avoidance-immune-system
An enhanced potential to avoid the human immune system has been found in recent serogroup W isolates of Neisseria meningitidis by University of Leicester researchers, which may explain in part why the strain spread so rapidly among young people in 2013.
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Business and Management MRes, by distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management-mres-dl/2026
The ability to conduct robust research and analyse data effectively is increasingly sought after in today’s competitive job market.
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Preserving the grave
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/discovery/preserving-the-grave
One problem faced by the team was, how best to preserve the grave for posterity. Under normal circumstances, the best protection is to carefully cover the archaeology with a protective membrane and rebury it.
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Space Park Leicester experts to showcase space technology at IAC 2024 in Milan
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/space-park-iac
A team of experts will be showcasing some of the instruments and technologies developed and under development at the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester contributes essentials and equipment to NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/30-equipment-for-nhs
As part of its drive to support the NHS during coronavirus pandemic, the University of Leicester has donated thousands of essential items for hospital staff, such as masks, disposable aprons, handwash, sanitiser and gloves, and lent medical equipment worth £100,000 to...
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Leicester alumnus Nick won’t rule out third Paralympic Games dream
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/paralympics
University of Leicester alumnus Nick Cummins MBE hasn’t ruled out competing for Team GB for a third Paralympic Games following a tough end to Paris 2024.
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How you can help
https://le.ac.uk/study/accommodation/information-for-parents-and-supporters/how-you-can-help
Find out how parents and supporters can help students feel comfortable and supported when moving to university.
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Celebrating six decades of research in the Adrian Building and 40 Years of Genetic Fingerprinting – Public Event, October 11th
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/genetics-adrian-richard-iii-dna
To mark the forthcoming closure of the Adrian Building, the former Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences (GGCS) is hosting a public event on Saturday, October 11th, in Lecture Theatre 2 of the Sir Bob Burgess Building, Welford Road.
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Undergraduate Delegate to the Space Generation Advisory Council
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/09/01/undergraduate-delegate-to-the-space-generation-advisory-council/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 1 September 2020 Charlie Gamblin, a recent Physics with Astrophysics Bsc graduate, talks about the Space Generation Advisory Council, and an event they held in July 2020 called SpaceGen United (SGU).
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Leicester health researchers recognised with NIHR Senior Investigator Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/nihr-investigator-awards
A pair of Leicester health researchers have been awarded prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator awards to advance their healthcare work.