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New report demonstrates impact of programme preparing refugees for academic life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/report-impact-programme-preparing-refugees-academic-life
The RefugEAP Programme supports refugee-background students aspiring to university in developing their English for academic settings using a trauma-informed approach, run as a unique joint collaboration between the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds
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Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/space-worms-launch-microscopic-moon-missions
A ‘Petri Pod’ designed and built at Space Park Leicester and launched last weekend will allow scientists on Earth led from the University of Exeter to study worms in space
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New poll reveals 8 out of 10 students rate university ‘learning experience’ as most important
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/post-covid-survey
New research commissioned by the University of Leicester has revealed how post-COVID, ‘learning experience’ matters most to students (82%), followed by ‘gaining independence’ (78%), green open spaces (78%), and mental health and wellbeing (64%).
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What Sir Alec did next
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/what-sir-alec-did-next
DNA fingerprinting is just one facet of Sir Alec's work - learn more about what has preoccupied him since his revolutionary discovery at Leicester.
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Viking grave discovery suggests warrior of high status was buried at Scottish site
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/viking-grave-discovery-suggests-warrior-of-high-status-was-buried-at-scottish-site
New light has been shed on a 10th century Viking boat burial site at Swordle Bay in western Scotland, which was discovered by University researchers in 2011.
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John Coffey
https://le.ac.uk/people/john-coffey
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Patient and Carer Group
https://le.ac.uk/cls/study/patient-carer-group
The Patient and Carer Group, housed in the School of Medicine at Leicester, is a way for students to bridge the cap between the theory and practice of patient care.
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Affiliations
https://le.ac.uk/english-local-history/about/affiliations
The Centre for English Local History has strong links with various organisations, trusts and centres; alongside hosting a number of resources. Learn more about our affiliations.
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Jingzhe Pan
https://le.ac.uk/people/jingzhe-pan
The academic profile of Professor Jingzhe Pan, Chair in Mechanics of Materials; Head of Mechanics of Materials Group at the School of Engineering, University of Leicester
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Leicester ranks in top 10 UK universities for cheapest living costs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-ranks-in-top-10-uk-universities-for-cheapest-living-costs
Our University has been ranked in the top 10 UK universities for cheapest living costs by credit card company Marbles.com. The ranking calculates the 50 most affordable universities to study at in the UK by compiling a number of independent lists.