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Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics: new study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/microplastic-colours
Study led by University of Leicester concludes that colourants in plastic can affect the rate at which it breaks down and can lead to more harmful microplastics released into the environment
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Air quality can be better for active commuters than drivers, research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/commute-air-quality
Their findings show that NO2 concentrations can be higher in car cabins (even electric car cabins) than alongside the road where people are walking and cycling. Some PM2.5 can be removed, for example by pollen filters, meaning PM2.
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Publications
https://le.ac.uk/perform/publications
Browse PERFORM study publications, including media interest for the trial.
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Mamalian expression
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/facilities-and-technologies/protex/available-vectors/mamalian-expression
vectors available for protein expression in mammalian cells
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Contextual offers
https://le.ac.uk/policies/admissions/after-applying/undergraduates/your-offer/contextual
With our commitment to equal opportunities, a contextual offer means that Leicester will take into consideration contextual data in your application to fully understand your academic potential.
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Leicester’s free legal advice clinic receives Home Office funding to help Windrush victims
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/windrush-compensation-scheme-free-legal-advice-clinic
The University of Leicester's free Legal Advice Clinic has been awarded £40,000 by the Home Office as part of the Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund.
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Funding
https://le.ac.uk/celi/funding
Details on the alternative sources of funding available for research projects.
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Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt2005
Module code: NT2005 This module will provide an introduction to cellular and systems physiology of the human body with an emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms.
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Advanced Topics in Cancer Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs4004
Module code: BS4004 This module comprises a series of lectures which provide a background to the molecular and cellular basis of cancer.
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Mandarin Chinese Beginners Fast Track (Level 1)
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/chinese/fast-track-level-1
Fast Track Chinese (Mandarin) course for beginners at Leicester University