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Awards and collaborations
https://le.ac.uk/research/centres/exoplanet-research/awards-and-collaborations
The Centre for Exoplanet research at the University of Leicester continues to form new collaborations
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Peptide from fish could help in battle against cardiovascular disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/peptide-from-fish-could-help-in-battle-against-cardiovascular-disease
A major international review of a peptide originally found in fish that could be used in the battle against cardiovascular disease has been published.
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Project to strengthen reputation with South American mining sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/project-to-strengthen-reputation-with-south-american-mining-sector
A geologist from our University has been awarded a ‘Chile Prosperity Fund’ from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, aimed at developing and delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses for the Chilean mining industry.
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Project to improve distraction burglary police detection
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/project-to-improve-distraction-burglary-police-detection
A new ‘best practice’ guide to help police forces detect cases of distraction burglary throughout the UK is being developed by our criminologists.
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New study provides insights into complexities of gender at work
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-suggests-male-workers-in-typically-female-jobs-are-not-motivated-by-money
Men in typically female-dominated occupations tend to value the social aspects of their career over financial rewards, the findings of a study by Dr Catherine Steele from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour and a team at the University of...
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University researchers contribute to major BBC documentary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-of-leicester-researchers-contribute-to-major-bbc-documentary
A team from our Department of Engineering has contributed to a major upcoming BBC documentary on sound.
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DNA, genes and chromosomes
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/dna
The study of DNA is crucial for developing new treatments and other modern day problems. Here at The University of Leicester we provide a range of information for different levels of education to aid studies.
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Postgraduate
https://le.ac.uk/ggb/study/postgraduate
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate education. Find out more about our MSc Masters courses.
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Professor Alison Snape
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/alison-snape
Professor Alison Snape is one of the elected Senate representatives on Council appointed in June 2025. Professor Snape is currently the Head of the School of Biological Sciences.
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Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ar7526
Module code: AR7526 This dissertation is an exciting opportunity for you to undertake a substantial, self-contained body of research on an approved topic of your choosing – allowing you to bring together all of the research and wider reading skills you have developed.