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One in three people with Type 2 diabetes fail to take their medication research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/more-than-one-in-three-people-with-type-2-diabetes-fail-to-take-their-medication-research-shows
More than one in three people with Type 2 diabetes fail to take their medication, according to a new study by researchers from the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
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Seeds from Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor tree take root in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/seeds-hiroshima-atomic-bomb-survivor-tree-take-root-leicester
Seeds from trees which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima have taken root in Leicester in time for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/walking-speed-ageing
A new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age.
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Students Union to bust stress with petting zoo laser tag and crazy golf on campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/students2019-union-to-bust-stress-with-petting-zoo-laser-tag-and-crazy-golf
Laser tag, crazy golf and adorable animals are just three ways the Students’ Union is helping students tackle exam stress this summer as part of our University’s commitment to offering support for those dealing with the challenges of stress and mental health.
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Leicester Cathedral dig finds coffin of asylum surgeon
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/cathedral-dig-surgeon
University of Leicester archaeologists have found the coffin of the first resident medical officer for the Leicestershire and Rutland County Lunatic Asylum in 1836.
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Geology at Leicester news
https://le.ac.uk/geology/news/geology-news
Browse news stories published directly by our team in Geology at Leicester.
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Openness in animal research among UK’s best
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/leader-in-openness
The University of Leicester has once again been named as one of the UK’s ‘Leaders in Openness’ by national body Understanding Animal Research.
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Real-time Simulation for Industry 4.0
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/eg4231
Module code: EG4231 Are you ready to revolutionise how industries operate in the era of Industry 4.0? Are you interested in manufacturing in the near future with full assistance from robots and automation lines? The Real-time Simulation for Industry 4.
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Real Time Simulation for Industry 4.0
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/eg7231
Module code: EG7231 Are you ready to revolutionise how industries operate in the era of Industry 4.0? Are you interested in manufacturing in the near future with full assistance from robots and automation lines? The Real-time Simulation for Industry 4.
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Space and Planetary Environment, Planetary Surfaces
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa7014
Module code: PA7014 This module will give you the chance to tackle and explore the design challenges posed by the space environment, we will also focus on the specific challenges of getting to, and onto the surface of planets and planetary satellites.