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Researchers launch hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/researchers-launch-hunt-to-find-the-most-accurate-physical-activity-tracker
Researchers from the Diabetes Research Centre have launched a hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker. Fitbit, Jawbone, Garmin, Polar Loop and some cheaper devices are all going head-to-head in the study.
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Events to discuss Brexit and the law
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/events-to-discuss-brexit-and-the-law
Fifty years of legal education in Leicester are being celebrated with public events this week showcasing aspects of Brexit and the Law.
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A first for Leicester for environmental impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/a-first-for-leicester-for-environmental-impact
Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a ‘First Class’ rating.
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Successful BME women to celebrate diversity and breaking down barriers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/successful-bme-women-to-celebrate-diversity-and-breaking-down-barriers
Successful local women will be leading a discussion on celebrating the achievements of women from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds and breaking down barriers during a free public event on Thursday 11 February.
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Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.
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Survey ranks Leicester among most cost effective universities at which to study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/survey-ranks-leicester-among-most-cost-effective-universities-to-study-at
A new survey that compares study-related expenses at universities includes the University of Leicester among the fifteen least expensive universities. The Daily Telegraph has reported on research conducted by the comparison website GoCompare.
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Type 2 diabetes could overwhelm NHS unless changes are made Leicester experts warn
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/type-2-diabetes-could-overwhelm-nhs-unless-changes-are-made-leicester-experts-warn
Melanie Davies CBE (pictured), a Professor of Diabetes Medicine at our University and the Leicester Diabetes Centre, has commented on the rise in people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
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Partnership between Leicester Riders and our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-riders-partner-with-our-university
Our University is partnering with The Leicester Riders- national champions in British Club basketball.
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Study Abroad Unit
https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit
The Study Abroad unit is part of the Centre for International Training and Education (CITE). It is responsible for student and staff exchanges and study abroad links with universities worldwide.
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Global Partnerships
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/global-partnerships
Information about our partnerships across the world.